I can't believe how many times I go back and watch Martin and Joanne's videos. His videos are the best, I have no doubt when something comes up on our motorhome that I need to address, that I can look at rv street play list and he has covered that
YOU, Martin are one of my favorite dudes. :) I watched this video, and took 3 pages of notes (like I've done before). I love your attention to detail to keep your RV looking immaculate; I aspire to do the same. It's fantastic to have you as a resource & teacher. I will use your Amazon store, & shop with a smile. I not only enjoy watching you both, but respect your service to the Greatest Nation on earth. Sincerely, Me...Navy Chief, Retired! :)
There are so many things in an RV that need constant attention to keep them operating right and make them last. Applying the right Lubes, Sealants and Protectants takes no more time than applying the wrong products. In my world, when I tackle any job, I want to do it right and do it often. By doing it often, you prevent unnecessary wear and breakdowns. I highly encourage you-if you haven’t already-get a plastic bin, or a box, or something and populate it with the correct Lubes, Sealants and Protectants for your RV. That way they’ll all be there in one place, you’ll have easy access to them any time and it will encourage you to use them often. Whether it’s a slide lubricant, lubricating your Kwikee steps, taking care of all your slide rubber seals, sealing your roof seams, sealing a leaking window or what have you, get into the habit of using them often. Some TPO or EPDM roofs are attached differently than my fiberglass roof. But, if your roof curves down and around and is held in place with the gutter like mine is then you can use the same sealant I use for those areas. Silicone usually does not have UV protection. But even if you find a Silicone product that does have UV protection properties, once Silicone has been applied to ANYTHING and now you come back later to do any repairs, it's nearly impossible to remove it all off to reapply new material. There's always some residual Silicone left behind on the old surface which makes adhering new Silicone-or any other sealant product for that matter-unable to adhere properly. Silicone won't even adhere to itself. It’s just a pain to use Silicone and there are so many other, better sealants out there for specific jobs.
❤❤ I think I told you a year or two ago about the video I saw where a guy swore he will never have to change another fan belt because he soaks it in 303 first then dried it off. He said he has over 100,000 miles on it and it looks and feels like new. I think you said you would not use it on belts. Try looking for a video, I think it's called never change a belt again. I did save this video to my library. Cobalt tools are made by the same company as snap-on. They also have a lifetime replacement guarantee on there hand tools. Snap-on tools are farmed out to China but built to very high standards that must meet there specifications. Thanks for all the great info. Your rig has a great finish to it as well.👍👍
Hey Joe, Yep I remember your comment about the 303 on the main drive belt that you referred to about that guys video and I still stand by my reply. I would NEVER apply any kind of conditioner or belt dressing to any drive belt. It can hide or camouflage other problems that may arise in the future as other parts wear. I have a lot of experience with belt driven mechanical things and this is not a good practice. People can do whatever they want. Everyone has to make their own choices but that's not a choice or PM item I'll ever make.
Hi Martin and Joanie! Loved the video. Just wanted to quickly mention that we sold our black Winnebago Vista last month and are now preparing for our next phase of retirement. Pilar and I are so blessed to have met both of you. We shall remain dedicated fans of your amazing RUclips channel for life! Thanks and please take care always.
Thank you Martin. I appreciate what you do. Just ordered a couple of things through the store. I know it probably doesn't amount to much, but wanted to pay you back. God Bless!
Thank you John so much. Whenever any of my fans uses my Amazon store whether it's big or small purchase.......AND whether it's RV related or not.....like you said.....it's a great way to pay me back OR like the way i like to say it, it's a great way to say thank you for taking the time to help the RV community. It all adds up to support Joanie & I. 🙏 💕
We are not newbies at camping but we are newbies with a RV. We just purchased a 2001 Rexhall Airbus. Before we even take it out we are watching you and trying to figure out things on our rig. You are terrific, please keep it up as we are learning so much from you!
Dude, I've binge watched about 10 of your videos. You're crazy about maintenance just like me. I clean my leveling jacks like you. you have me beat tho because I don't (prob will now) clean electrical connections. Awesome video
Thanks for this video. I use Deoxit 5 for electrical connections. Not a grease- just a spray liquid. It's a little different in the application area in that you generally don't use it as you would a typical dielectric grease where you might use on a ground lug or union of different conductors. I use it to spray into plug receptacles, trailer connectors, etc.
Great video and a ton of good suggestions Martin! On my most recent trip I noticed the manufacturer didn't seal the bottom on my shower. I remembered a few of your videos where you said no silicone... Went to the local hardware store and asked if they had something without silicone to seal the bath... He said you want silicone, not saying I argued with him, but in the end I bought a small tube of silicone to seal up my shower. :)
Ya, in the past when I said never use silicone I meant anywhere outside. But ya, in the shower use silicone. I totally forgot about that one purpose until preparing for this video. 😝
Was at a seminar on the Diamond Shield that is on the front of many Class A’s. They said Rainx was no bueno as if it got on the Diamond Shield it would eat it. Be careful. I use Rejex and only Rejex.
Martin, I love your videos. Can you comment on the various covers and/or shelters or garages for protecting RV's and the reasons why protecting the rv is important?
Great video! I pretty much have about 75% of this on board. I had to laugh though, yet admire your success with stowage. I can barely get my tools and sealants and lubes into 2 full sized compartments! I'd never get them into one LOL! The one tool I wish I could bring, is my pneumatic caulk gun. But only have a compressor with no air tank on the rig. That gun makes application of stuff in the tubes so much easier. So I pretty much have to do all my sealing at home and not on the road.
Great video Martin, but a little fast. I know you had a lot of info to cover, but a few of the items I did not get the name of and am going to have to see what the first one was
Martin, you need to do up a Catalytic converter video next, $3,500 out the door for us. Tow+parts/labor. $500 ins. deductible. We had in outdoor storage w/cameras/gated/lighted. All repaired now but invested in CatStrap.
Ya, cutting out CAT's is a real growing problem and especially in outside storage lots. I've always encourage folks to keep their RV in a an enclosed, locked space. Everyone needs to recognize all of these products-including the CatStrap-are deterrents and have no guarantee that the parts won’t get stolen and can still cause a lot of damage trying to remove or get by the deterrent. If they want it bad enough they can steal the entire vehicle. I've studied this problem a lot, and have looked at all these different products. Every one one of them has problems or gaps that can be compromised. In a motorhome situation, a thief could simply go all the way forward to the engine bay and cut the pipe off from the exhaust manifold, and then go back further to the other end of the exhaust and cut it there and lift the whole entire thing out. Cutting the pipe off from the manifold....now you really have expensive problems. It is definitely is a real problem.
can you use 303 on your seals around your slides instead of the seal protectant? just trying to one less thing in the rv. Love your videos, we have learned so much!!
Good morning, I’m think I’m being challenged this morning…. I can’t seem to find your Amazon store. We are wanting to start purchasing the recommended products you use. Btw… your videos are very helpful to us. Thank you for teaching us all… 💓💓
Hi Kat, Thank you so much for wanting to support Joanie & I. It means a lot 💗 Here's the link to our Amazon Store: www.amazon.com/shop/rvstreet Once there just bookmark it. That way you won't have to look for it ANYTIME you shop for ANYTHING on Amazon. Watch this video I did awhile ago. It will really help you navigate around youtube. ruclips.net/video/bprAsHO7-F8/видео.html
@RVstreet I'm so sorry for your loss. He has taught me a great deal and I think about him often. He gave a great gift to the world with this channel. Thank you for keeping it up and replying to comments.
Nope. Tried in once long time ago but didn't turn out so well. But I did get a small chip on our toad coming down to RGV for the winter. Took it to a guy at the flea market and you can't even tell there was a chip. Beautiful job $40, 20 minutes.
No, not a special soap but a good soap. Using a good soap like what I use-not only on my roof but the whole RV-is a smart thing to do. When you wash your roof with the wrong soap, it can streak or remove your wax on the sides of the RV as you wash and rinse. You don't want a soap that strips wax. So use a good soap that won't do this, like the one in my Amazon Store in the "Washing, Detailing, Outside Care" category: www.amazon.com/shop/rvstreet You could watch my washing video that will explain everything how to wash your RV the right way: ruclips.net/video/7KmgneT3HPs/видео.html As far as how you determine what type of roof you have, your manual will tell you. If you don't have a manual, find it on the web and download it. Thanks Bernard for watching and posting your questions 🔧
Can you recommend a product to use to liven up the plastic parts on the outside of the RV ? We have black plastic fenders and they are all streaky and no amount of washing helps.
Martin, we had to wait a long time before we got the "DOWN THERE" instructions.......was getting worried it wasn't gonna happen! 😁 You make the best videos, thank you!! I am considering using Rustoleum's peel off primer to paint my decals. I have watch your video on painting decals, and thought I test one of my decals with this method just to see how it works. Any comments?
Thank you Larry🔧 Not sure about the peel off primer. No experience with that. Watch this video I did. You'll probably learn even more about navigating around my channel: ruclips.net/video/bprAsHO7-F8/видео.html Also, here's all my videos if you haven't found this area yet: ruclips.net/user/RVstreetplaylists
I’m curious Martin do you carry pex tools and fittings in the event there of? I’ve bought some of your lubes you specifically use from previous videos and they’re spot on. I bought a pex kit plus some spare fittings. A little pricey but no harm no foul, I got them if I need them or a fellow rv’er maybe. Sure don’t need it in my house.
I don't as of yet but am going to have to get them. I think I'm going to have to change out my diverter valve in my wet bay. If so, I'll need them to do that job. I could rent them for that job, but like you said, I'd rather have them on hand for any further jobs or fixes or to help someone else.
Martin i was interested in the Rejex protectent. You said it was ok for our graphics and decals but I thought products with petroleum distillates was not good for the graphics. I see the actual product indicates it is safe for rv decals. I just wanted to check before I purchase and try it.
Yes it is totally safe for RV decals. That's why I use it. RejeX provides a protective barrier from the suns UV rays. You don't apply it like you would wax. You apply a thin, light coat, with the buffer, let it sit for about 10 minutes and then either wipe it off with a good microfiber cloth-like the ones in my Amazon Store-OR a very soft pad on the buffer to speed things up and then gently come back with the microfiber cloth.
Martin- fantastic! I have become a Martinite! Following your lead. One question, when storing my Class A for any extended period of time, are you to leave the jacks up or down (taking some pressure off the tires)? Thanks!
*Martin- fantastic! I have become a Martinite!* I like that 👏 Well it depends on what your definition is of "extended period of time" is, the weather conditions, is it stored inside or outside and the type of surface the RV is being parked on. Lots of opinions on this subject. But remember they are only opinions including mine. Different manufacturers of leveling systems have different recommendations and even they will change with different models of leveling jacks and this even includes whether to lube the pistons or not. It’s crazy actually. Here’s some food for thought and as far as I'm concerned, smart practices for long extended periods of time in storage which I’ll define as several months. 1) When the jacks are down the piston surfaces are exposed to possible corrosion, pitting and added pressure on the seals along with having the jack springs over extended for long periods of time which will weaken them over time to retract the jacks 2) The remedy for #1 is: Raise the RV manually on thick wooden blocks like I have so your jacks don’t have to come down very far to kiss the blocks and just raise the coach a couple of inches to take the load off the tires, suspension and leaf springs. If outside, cover tires to protect them for the suns UV rays. Spray and wipe the small area of your pistons that are exposed with my 3M silicone lube to protect them. This will also keep your tires from developing flat spots. It also helps the leaf springs from being compressed and weaken over time from just sitting 3) When storing the tires on concrete, you should put a vapor barrier under the tires (plastic, plywood, etc) If parking on asphalt also put 1/2’ plywood under each tire to prevent chemicals leaching into the tires. Don’t park on grassy areas, because when it rains not only could you sink, but the area under the RV will always stay wet and cause rust on the under chassis over time 4) Jacks down in salty environments-like within 60 miles of the coast-can cause corrosion on the pistons, other areas under the chassis and it’s really bad for all the outside electrics too 5) If your going to leave the jacks up, inflate all tires to maximum sidewall pressure to prevent flat spots and protect the sidewalls. When your ready to pull the RV out of storage, inflate your tires to the proper PSI according to your weight
Yikes Martin😱 It’s me again. No way I have space for all these lubes and sealants. I’ve got maybe 5 of them… If you were going to use one for slides, steps, hinges, etc. Which would it be?
Martin thank you for the great info ,,, doing a roof inspection the other day I noticed a couple of screws were missing from the railing brackets on the roof, I recently had some work done on the roof and the service guy filled the screw holes with some sealant but must have run out of screws ,,, I have some screws but should I put some sealant on the threads before I screw them into the bracket .. if yes what do you reccomend ... thanks db
Nope, it's just temporarily out of stock. It's in high demand and sells out quickly. Best stuff ever. It will be back in stock soon in my Amazon store in the "Sealants, Lubes and Protectants" category. Check weekly. www.amazon.com/shop/rvstreet thx IW for chiming in 👍
I can't believe how many times I go back and watch Martin and Joanne's videos. His videos are the best, I have no doubt when something comes up on our motorhome that I need to address, that I can look at rv street play list and he has covered that
YOU, Martin are one of my favorite dudes. :) I watched this video, and took 3 pages of notes (like I've done before). I love your attention to detail to keep your RV looking immaculate; I aspire to do the same. It's fantastic to have you as a resource & teacher. I will use your Amazon store, & shop with a smile. I not only enjoy watching you both, but respect your service to the Greatest Nation on earth. Sincerely, Me...Navy Chief, Retired! :)
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There are so many things in an RV that need constant attention to keep them operating right and make them last. Applying the right Lubes, Sealants and Protectants takes no more time than applying the wrong products. In my world, when I tackle any job, I want to do it right and do it often. By doing it often, you prevent unnecessary wear and breakdowns. I highly encourage you-if you haven’t already-get a plastic bin, or a box, or something and populate it with the correct Lubes, Sealants and Protectants for your RV. That way they’ll all be there in one place, you’ll have easy access to them any time and it will encourage you to use them often. Whether it’s a slide lubricant, lubricating your Kwikee steps, taking care of all your slide rubber seals, sealing your roof seams, sealing a leaking window or what have you, get into the habit of using them often.
Some TPO or EPDM roofs are attached differently than my fiberglass roof. But, if your roof curves down and around and is held in place with the gutter like mine is then you can use the same sealant I use for those areas. Silicone usually does not have UV protection. But even if you find a Silicone product that does have UV protection properties, once Silicone has been applied to ANYTHING and now you come back later to do any repairs, it's nearly impossible to remove it all off to reapply new material. There's always some residual Silicone left behind on the old surface which makes adhering new Silicone-or any other sealant product for that matter-unable to adhere properly. Silicone won't even adhere to itself. It’s just a pain to use Silicone and there are so many other, better sealants out there for specific jobs.
You are a walking RV book of knowledge. Awesome tips! 👌
Man you're extremely helpful!!! Thank you for everything you do! I will definitely start using your Amazon store!
Thank you brother! 🍻🇺🇲
I'm glad the videos are helpful and thank you for your support
❤❤ I think I told you a year or two ago about the video I saw where a guy swore he will never have to change another fan belt because he soaks it in 303 first then dried it off. He said he has over 100,000 miles on it and it looks and feels like new.
I think you said you would not use it on belts. Try looking for a video, I think it's called never change a belt again.
I did save this video to my library.
Cobalt tools are made by the same company as snap-on.
They also have a lifetime replacement guarantee on there hand tools. Snap-on tools are farmed out to China but built to very high standards that must meet there specifications.
Thanks for all the great info.
Your rig has a great finish to it as well.👍👍
Hey Joe,
Yep I remember your comment about the 303 on the main drive belt that you referred to about that guys video and I still stand by my reply. I would NEVER apply any kind of conditioner or belt dressing to any drive belt. It can hide or camouflage other problems that may arise in the future as other parts wear. I have a lot of experience with belt driven mechanical things and this is not a good practice. People can do whatever they want. Everyone has to make their own choices but that's not a choice or PM item I'll ever make.
Hi Martin and Joanie! Loved the video. Just wanted to quickly mention that we sold our black Winnebago Vista last month and are now preparing for our next phase of retirement. Pilar and I are so blessed to have met both of you. We shall remain dedicated fans of your amazing RUclips channel for life! Thanks and please take care always.
Hey you two,
WOW....moving on to the next phase. I wonder what that is..........hum...............😢
Thank you Martin. I appreciate what you do. Just ordered a couple of things through the store. I know it probably doesn't amount to much, but wanted to pay you back. God Bless!
Thank you John so much. Whenever any of my fans uses my Amazon store whether it's big or small purchase.......AND whether it's RV related or not.....like you said.....it's a great way to pay me back OR like the way i like to say it, it's a great way to say thank you for taking the time to help the RV community. It all adds up to support Joanie & I. 🙏 💕
We are not newbies at camping but we are newbies with a RV. We just purchased a 2001 Rexhall Airbus. Before we even take it out we are watching you and trying to figure out things on our rig. You are terrific, please keep it up as we are learning so much from you!
Dude, I've binge watched about 10 of your videos. You're crazy about maintenance just like me. I clean my leveling jacks like you. you have me beat tho because I don't (prob will now) clean electrical connections. Awesome video
Thanks for this video. I use Deoxit 5 for electrical connections. Not a grease- just a spray liquid. It's a little different in the application area in that you generally don't use it as you would a typical dielectric grease where you might use on a ground lug or union of different conductors. I use it to spray into plug receptacles, trailer connectors, etc.
As always Martin ' another awesome video ' with a welth of information.thank you.
My main go to video most used. Thanks!!
Thank you for watching 👍
Anther great video Martin can always use a refresher that’s for sure! Thank You
Great video. Love the summary. Thanks Martin
Great video and a ton of good suggestions Martin! On my most recent trip I noticed the manufacturer didn't seal the bottom on my shower. I remembered a few of your videos where you said no silicone... Went to the local hardware store and asked if they had something without silicone to seal the bath... He said you want silicone, not saying I argued with him, but in the end I bought a small tube of silicone to seal up my shower. :)
Ya, in the past when I said never use silicone I meant anywhere outside. But ya, in the shower use silicone. I totally forgot about that one purpose until preparing for this video. 😝
Was at a seminar on the Diamond Shield that is on the front of many Class A’s. They said Rainx was no bueno as if it got on the Diamond Shield it would eat it. Be careful. I use Rejex and only Rejex.
Great info. Thanks Martín!
Martin, I love your videos. Can you comment on the various covers and/or shelters or garages for protecting RV's and the reasons why protecting the rv is important?
Great video! I pretty much have about 75% of this on board. I had to laugh though, yet admire your success with stowage. I can barely get my tools and sealants and lubes into 2 full sized compartments! I'd never get them into one LOL! The one tool I wish I could bring, is my pneumatic caulk gun. But only have a compressor with no air tank on the rig. That gun makes application of stuff in the tubes so much easier. So I pretty much have to do all my sealing at home and not on the road.
Great video Martin, but a little fast. I know you had a lot of info to cover, but a few of the items I did not get the name of and am going to have to see what the first one was
Martin, you need to do up a Catalytic converter video next, $3,500 out the door for us. Tow+parts/labor. $500 ins. deductible. We had in outdoor storage w/cameras/gated/lighted. All repaired now but invested in CatStrap.
Ya, cutting out CAT's is a real growing problem and especially in outside storage lots. I've always encourage folks to keep their RV in a an enclosed, locked space. Everyone needs to recognize all of these products-including the CatStrap-are deterrents and have no guarantee that the parts won’t get stolen and can still cause a lot of damage trying to remove or get by the deterrent. If they want it bad enough they can steal the entire vehicle.
I've studied this problem a lot, and have looked at all these different products. Every one one of them has problems or gaps that can be compromised. In a motorhome situation, a thief could simply go all the way forward to the engine bay and cut the pipe off from the exhaust manifold, and then go back further to the other end of the exhaust and cut it there and lift the whole entire thing out. Cutting the pipe off from the manifold....now you really have expensive problems.
It is definitely is a real problem.
Minute 9:37 what is it? Looked in your store. Trouble finding. Green can?
can you use 303 on your seals around your slides instead of the seal protectant? just trying to one less thing in the rv. Love your videos, we have learned so much!!
Great video! I will share this with my sister who has a RV.
Thank you! I've been "Martinizing" for a while now! I get my cardboard out and I look at the RV differently because of all of your advice.
Way to go Brendan. It doesn't take much time to check everything out and then if you find something....fix right then.
Really enjoying your channel
Awesome, thank you!
Good morning, I’m think I’m being challenged this morning…. I can’t seem to find your Amazon store. We are wanting to start purchasing the recommended products you use.
Btw… your videos are very helpful to us. Thank you for teaching us all… 💓💓
Hi Kat,
Thank you so much for wanting to support Joanie & I. It means a lot 💗
Here's the link to our Amazon Store: www.amazon.com/shop/rvstreet
Once there just bookmark it. That way you won't have to look for it ANYTIME you shop for ANYTHING on Amazon.
Watch this video I did awhile ago. It will really help you navigate around youtube.
ruclips.net/video/bprAsHO7-F8/видео.html
We have the 2013 Vista 35B Same colors as yours
This is such great information !
Dielectric grease is an insulator, no? Do you apply it to make the electrical seals more weather resistant? Best to keep off the actual conductors.
I am sad to say that Martin has passed away and I don't have the answer to your question. Sorry
@RVstreet I'm so sorry for your loss. He has taught me a great deal and I think about him often. He gave a great gift to the world with this channel. Thank you for keeping it up and replying to comments.
Thank you Martin. 😎👍
Great video! Thanks. Have you repaired a very small windshield chip? What did you use?
Nope. Tried in once long time ago but didn't turn out so well. But I did get a small chip on our toad coming down to RGV for the winter. Took it to a guy at the flea market and you can't even tell there was a chip. Beautiful job $40, 20 minutes.
Great ideas, and presentation… appreciate your time and insights!
Any cleaner/protectant you would recommend for the roof sealant? My obsessive edge doesn’t like the brownish caulk around a nice white rooftop.
I’m due to do George’s rubber seals. Guess I’ll do them in Missouri 😀
Is there a special type of washing soap for different roofs?
How does one determine what type roof is on thr RV?
No, not a special soap but a good soap. Using a good soap like what I use-not only on my roof but the whole RV-is a smart thing to do. When you wash your roof with the wrong soap, it can streak or remove your wax on the sides of the RV as you wash and rinse. You don't want a soap that strips wax. So use a good soap that won't do this, like the one in my Amazon Store in the "Washing, Detailing, Outside Care" category: www.amazon.com/shop/rvstreet
You could watch my washing video that will explain everything how to wash your RV the right way: ruclips.net/video/7KmgneT3HPs/видео.html
As far as how you determine what type of roof you have, your manual will tell you. If you don't have a manual, find it on the web and download it.
Thanks Bernard for watching and posting your questions 🔧
Thank you.
Can you recommend a product to use to liven up the plastic parts on the outside of the RV ? We have black plastic fenders and they are all streaky and no amount of washing helps.
I would try a product called Back to Black. You can pretty much get it at any auto parts store or even some Walmarts
@@RVstreet thank you!
Martin, we had to wait a long time before we got the "DOWN THERE" instructions.......was getting worried it wasn't gonna happen! 😁 You make the best videos, thank you!! I am considering using Rustoleum's peel off primer to paint my decals. I have watch your video on painting decals, and thought I test one of my decals with this method just to see how it works. Any comments?
Thank you Larry🔧
Not sure about the peel off primer. No experience with that.
Watch this video I did. You'll probably learn even more about navigating around my channel:
ruclips.net/video/bprAsHO7-F8/видео.html
Also, here's all my videos if you haven't found this area yet:
ruclips.net/user/RVstreetplaylists
Great information thank you ... which Rejex product do you recommend ?
It's in my Amazon Store in the "Compound, Polish, Finish Coat" category.
www.amazon.com/shop/rvstreet
thx David 👍
@@RVstreet thank you
Do you have over engineers her own thoughts!
I’m curious Martin do you carry pex tools and fittings in the event there of? I’ve bought some of your lubes you specifically use from previous videos and they’re spot on. I bought a pex kit plus some spare fittings. A little pricey but no harm no foul, I got them if I need them or a fellow rv’er maybe. Sure don’t need it in my house.
I don't as of yet but am going to have to get them. I think I'm going to have to change out my diverter valve in my wet bay. If so, I'll need them to do that job. I could rent them for that job, but like you said, I'd rather have them on hand for any further jobs or fixes or to help someone else.
Which park do you winter at in the RGV? We are at Llano Grande right now.
Martin i was interested in the Rejex protectent. You said it was ok for our graphics and decals but I thought products with petroleum distillates was not good for the graphics. I see the actual product indicates it is safe for rv decals. I just wanted to check before I purchase and try it.
Yes it is totally safe for RV decals. That's why I use it. RejeX provides a protective barrier from the suns UV rays. You don't apply it like you would wax. You apply a thin, light coat, with the buffer, let it sit for about 10 minutes and then either wipe it off with a good microfiber cloth-like the ones in my Amazon Store-OR a very soft pad on the buffer to speed things up and then gently come back with the microfiber cloth.
Great video! Thanks!
Martin- fantastic! I have become a Martinite! Following your lead. One question, when storing my Class A for any extended period of time, are you to leave the jacks up or down (taking some pressure off the tires)? Thanks!
*Martin- fantastic! I have become a Martinite!*
I like that 👏
Well it depends on what your definition is of "extended period of time" is, the weather conditions, is it stored inside or outside and the type of surface the RV is being parked on.
Lots of opinions on this subject. But remember they are only opinions including mine.
Different manufacturers of leveling systems have different recommendations and even they will change with different models of leveling jacks and this even includes whether to lube the pistons or not. It’s crazy actually.
Here’s some food for thought and as far as I'm concerned, smart practices for long extended periods of time in storage which I’ll define as several months.
1) When the jacks are down the piston surfaces are exposed to possible corrosion, pitting and added pressure on the seals along with having the jack springs over extended for long periods of time which will weaken them over time to retract the jacks
2) The remedy for #1 is: Raise the RV manually on thick wooden blocks like I have so your jacks don’t have to come down very far to kiss the blocks and just raise the coach a couple of inches to take the load off the tires, suspension and leaf springs. If outside, cover tires to protect them for the suns UV rays. Spray and wipe the small area of your pistons that are exposed with my 3M silicone lube to protect them. This will also keep your tires from developing flat spots. It also helps the leaf springs from being compressed and weaken over time from just sitting
3) When storing the tires on concrete, you should put a vapor barrier under the tires (plastic, plywood, etc) If parking on asphalt also put 1/2’ plywood under each tire to prevent chemicals leaching into the tires. Don’t park on grassy areas, because when it rains not only could you sink, but the area under the RV will always stay wet and cause rust on the under chassis over time
4) Jacks down in salty environments-like within 60 miles of the coast-can cause corrosion on the pistons, other areas under the chassis and it’s really bad for all the outside electrics too
5) If your going to leave the jacks up, inflate all tires to maximum sidewall pressure to prevent flat spots and protect the sidewalls. When your ready to pull the RV out of storage, inflate your tires to the proper PSI according to your weight
@@RVstreet Great information. Thank you
Yikes Martin😱 It’s me again. No way I have space for all these lubes and sealants. I’ve got maybe 5 of them… If you were going to use one for slides, steps, hinges, etc. Which would it be?
Well, if you have to compromise I'd use the CRC Lube: www.amazon.com/shop/rvstreet/list/3TFZBP7BI1XMD
Great video thanks
Martin thank you for the great info ,,, doing a roof inspection the other day I noticed a couple of screws were missing from the railing brackets on the roof, I recently had some work done on the roof and the service guy filled the screw holes with some sealant but must have run out of screws ,,, I have some screws but should I put some sealant on the threads before I screw them into the bracket .. if yes what do you reccomend ... thanks db
"railing brackets"...exactly what brackets do you speak of? Do you do FB? If so, hit me up on messenger and attach a photo.
@@RVstreet Thank you ... I sent a couple of photos via FB messenger
@@davidbyrne9093 I commented back on FB messenger
What is the name of slide lube?
CRC power lube
But you don’t carry windex!!
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Wow! 🙌🏼‼️
That “slide out “ lube is being discontinued 😞
Nope, it's just temporarily out of stock. It's in high demand and sells out quickly. Best stuff ever. It will be back in stock soon in my Amazon store in the "Sealants, Lubes and Protectants" category. Check weekly.
www.amazon.com/shop/rvstreet
thx IW for chiming in 👍
Please send me how to get to your Amazon account. Living full time alone on my own land. I can’t find it. Help
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LINDA
google RVstreet Amazon and it will take you to our page. Thank you for your support
Love your stuff. But if I carried all the things you mentioned - and nothing else - I would exceed my RV's CCC. LOL
Thank you for the video
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Martin, I try to imagine you relaxing with your wife and a cup of coffee.
By the way, I was a machinist at one time.
While you're trying to imagine that, I'm always dreaming of that 😂 😂 😂
Boats are considered worse money pits than a house. RV's are boats on wheels !
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