Small Hinge Problem

[Diving Duck]

After using the camper for a while I noticed a powdery buildup on the hinges:

This is obviously varnish residue.  Eventually there will be no more UV protection there and even the epoxy could be worn off.

My solution is to apply sliding lubricant to the hinges.  I also applied some to the hinge pins.

The compound will have to be re-applied from time-to-time, especially after driving through a hard rain.

• This topic was modified 9 years ago by Diving Duck.

[friz]

In retrospect, I should have planned for nylon washers at these wear points.

[Diving Duck]

Nyl0n washers would be good, but I think stainless steel flat washers might work a little better.  More “slippery” and might last longer.  As for my hinges, though, they are too tight to slip one in there.

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