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I tries it and couldn't reach my arm down there. Underneath, the cables are rustproofed by the KROWN undercoating process. so I just used WD-40, and ran it down the cables. |
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I hadn't checked them before, because HiLo told me that they had a lifetime warranty; and I just assumed that they were Stainless Steel cables. Nope. Two of them had rust at the top end of the run, but still seems to be good. |
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So I just ran a lot of WD-40 down the cables from the top pulley end. The cables underneath are protected by the 'Krown' rustproofing that was done when new. |
Mel, most of my time in the Navy, I worked in aviation. One of the hundreds of things to do on ALL aircraft is to periodically open panels and inspect and lube the cables. Just three or four drops (keeping as much as possible ON the cable) was enough, as the light oil will work it's way INTO the cable through capillary action. Repeating the process will eventually saturate the cable. Continued application (3-4 X a year) will keep it that way. Flexible.
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Well, I made it under the Hi Lo on a wet and dripping Sunday. The application of the grease was fairly easy and the rod looked great. It looks like the previous owner took great care of the system. I visibly checked all the cables and they looked great. Also there was calk around many all the holes I could see on the bottom. Unfortunately, the mice got in again so I am going to have to figure that out. I couldn't quite figure out the hydraulic fluid level so I need to fashion some sort of dipstick as I can't really see well at all into the tank.
Now onto sanitizing the fresh water tank and cleaning up after the mice for the second time this season. Yuck! |
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I believe it was mentioned here before to use Blaster Garage Door Lube, it is a dry type lube that does not collect dust and dirt. I used it this Spring and I think it will be a winner.
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mouse proofing
Jack mentioned that you could go under your hilo when it is dark outside. With the help of another person you can shine a flashlight all around. Any places on the inside where the light comes through needs to be pluged up. This is where the mice are able to squeeze through. Hope this helps.
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Good product to use for lubing cables
Go to Walmart and get this can of spray in the gun dept. It is called Break Free CLP. Cleans lubes and protects. One can should do a smaller trailer. DH uses 1 1/2 cans on our 25ft. trailer. His least favourite job to position the Rv several times. Lots of body twisting laying on cardboard to get it all lubed up. This was recommended by another forum member.
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