Best lubricant for Keder rails?

CCC
CCC Member Posts: 118
in Camping & Travel
The search function here is poor and I prefer more up tot date recommendations anyway. Silicone spray or something else, getting https://pahaque.com/collections/trailer-shades/products/t-b-320-trailer-awning-silver-black-trim which seems like the best of both worlds, not too hot but offers shelter from wind and rain.
2022 T@B 320 S Boondock  "UGA", Jeep Gladiator Overland
North Georgia

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  • MuttonChops
    MuttonChops Member Posts: 2,009
    My experience is the Visor (for example) 'jams' during installation due to the 'cable end' hitting a screw head.
    No lubricant will fix that . . . .
    '18 320 S,  pitched axle, 3020HE; PNW based
    TV: '17 Colorado V6 Z71 4x4, Tow Package, GM Brake Controller
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  • VictoriaP
    VictoriaP Member Posts: 1,496
    @MuttonChops CCC has a newer model with the better keder rail/flatter screw heads, so that should be less of an issue.

    @CCC I use silicone spray (WD40 silicone, to be specific) as per other recs here on the forum. It made quite a bit of difference, though like MuttonChops, I have the raised screw heads to deal with. 
    2019 320s BD Lite, white with blue (“Haven”)
    2015 Subaru Outback 3.6r (unsafe 200lb tongue weight limit until 2020 models)
    2020 Subaru Outback XT
    Pacific NW
  • falcon1970
    falcon1970 Member Posts: 758
    I highly recommend Boeshield T-9.  It is pricy but it won't attract dust and grit like WD-40.  It is wax based rather than petroleum based.
  • tomtek
    tomtek Member Posts: 48
    MuttonChops said:
    My experience is the Visor (for example) 'jams' during installation due to the 'cable end' hitting a screw head.
    No lubricant will fix that . . . .
    I have considered replacing the screws to eliminate this issue as it is very annoying.   My 2009 Dutchman T@B did not have this issue.
    2009 Dutchman TQ - Sold
    2021 CS-S - Enjoying the new layout
    2011 Outback 3.6r
  • Yoshi_TAB
    Yoshi_TAB Member Posts: 586
    Hi,

    There is a product called sailkote that is used to help sails slide in a similar slot.  Works real well to help sails with a bolt rope slide in the groove.  It’s a dry lubricant. 
    2025 360 CS 
    2021 TAB 320 BD (w/new owner having fun)
    2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
    Southern Maryland
  • TheBellHop
    TheBellHop Member Posts: 20
    We used Lemon Pledge furniture spray....it was recommended to us by others and works great.
    2015 Little Guy T@B 320 Max White with Red trim
    Pulled by a 2023 Toyota Tundra
    Leaves on T@bventures from the Snoqualmie Valley, WA


  • swiftwave
    swiftwave Member Posts: 50
    I removed each screw in the Keder rail, one by one, and countersunk each hole.  Screws now sit nearly flush.

    2020 T@B 400 Boondock Lite.

    2020 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2

    with the 2.8 litre 4-cylinder Duramax diesel.

  • dlb
    dlb Member Posts: 174
    I sprayed teflon into the rail.  Slides through with ease now.
    2021 Tab 400 Boondock
    2020 Audi SQ5
  • tabiphile
    tabiphile Member Posts: 472
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  • tomtek
    tomtek Member Posts: 48
    swiftwave said:
    I removed each screw in the Keder rail, one by one, and countersunk each hole.  Screws now sit nearly flush.
    Did you have a small CounterSink bit to fit between rail or did you use a drill?

    I am doing this soon but my Countersink bits are too big I need to find a smaller one.
    2009 Dutchman TQ - Sold
    2021 CS-S - Enjoying the new layout
    2011 Outback 3.6r
  • BrianZ
    BrianZ Member Posts: 1,770
    Here was my contribution to this subject..
    https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/comment/193617/#Comment_193617
    -Brian in Chester, Virginia
    TV: 2005 Toyota Sienna LE (3.3L V6)
    RV: 2018 T@B 320S, >100 mods 

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