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dh5185 · 01-02-2018, 03:21 PM

Randy at Equalizers suggests to use WD-40 and a clean rag to wipe down the cylinders. Does this sound correct? Does anybody have a suggestion how to best clean the 4 stabilizer mechanisms on a class A motorhome. I have a Newmar Ventana LE 2017

**Lt Dan** · 01-02-2018, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dh5185

Randy at Equalizers suggests to use WD-40 and a clean rag to wipe down the cylinders. Does this sound correct? Does anybody have a suggestion how to best clean the 4 stabilizer mechanisms on a class A motorhome. I have a Newmar Ventana LE 2017

That's the recommended procedure for most of the hydraulic stabilizers. Some recommend using silicone spray, but most say use WD40 which is not a lubricant just a cleaner. The easiest way is just spray some on the stabilizer when down and wipe off the excess.

dh5185 · 01-02-2018, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Lt Dan

That's the recommended procedure for most of the hydraulic stabilizers. Some recommend using silicone spray, but most say use WD40 which is not a lubricant just a cleaner. The easiest way is just spray some on the stabilizer when down and wipe off the excess.

Thank you. After cleaning it with WD-40, what is a recommended lubricant to use?

AITG · 01-02-2018, 03:51 PM

According to the Newmar factory parts department, LPS-1 is the preferred lube.

Gary RVRoamer · 01-02-2018, 04:09 PM

You don't need to lubricate the hydraulic rams (the shiny steel part). In fact, Equalizer says not to put on anything that leaves a film. LPS is probably OK, but it does leave a film - that's what lubricants do. I'm not knocking LPS, but lubricants have their place and the jack rams are not one of them.

Just keep them clean, e.g. the WD40. The seal at the bottom of the cylinder gets lubricated internally by the hydraulic fluid and that surface wipes the ram as the jack is retracted.
Follow Equalizer's maintenance instructions. They advise which of there product components need lubrication.

https://equalizersystems.com/wp-cont...e-systems-.pdf

3XACHRM · 01-02-2018, 05:08 PM

Talked to HWH tech who said to only use WD40 to clean rams and absolutely not to use silicone as that could cause seal damage and leakage.

dh5185 · 01-03-2018, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Gary RVRoamer

You don't need to lubricate the hydraulic rams (the shiny steel part). In fact, Equalizer says not to put on anything that leaves a film. LPS is probably OK, but it does leave a film - that's what lubricants do. I'm not knocking LPS, but lubricants have their place and the jack rams are not one of them.

Just keep them clean, e.g. the WD40. The seal at the bottom of the cylinder gets lubricated internally by the hydraulic fluid and that surface wipes the ram as the jack is retracted.
Follow Equalizer's maintenance instructions. They advise which of there product components need lubrication.

https://equalizersystems.com/wp-cont...e-systems-.pdf

Great! Thank you.

Bigd9 · 01-03-2018, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by surcy

Talked to HWH tech who said to only use WD40 to clean rams and absolutely not to use silicone as that could cause seal damage and leakage.

Just a point of clarification.
The recommendation for WD-40 is only for HWH stabilizers. If those reading this have Power Gear stabilizers, silicon spray is the preferred item to use. Also remember, some PG stabilizers have a grease fitting on the bottom of the stabilizer legs.

https://www.lci1.com/assets/content/...2_L0051_00.pdf
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