Lubricating Lifts - what to use

[cyclist]

My, now lived in for 18 months, palomino bronco is getting a bit harder to raise, and I believe it needs some lubrication in the lift system. I emailed palomino for advise and they said to use silicone spray on the struts, but the only silicone spray I can find here in Chile is the kind for cleaning dashboards, not the pure silicone for lubricating things. Will this cleaner type spray help my problem, or should I use an oil based lubricant? Also is there any way to lubricate the actual mechanism not just the uprights? I cannot remove the camper from the truck, but worry about wearing out the lifts, so I want to maintain them if possible.
thanks

[cyclist]

No responses? Does anyone have advice on lifts?

[Verkstad]

If you have no luck to find silicone spray, Maybe rubbing on regular bar soap could do in a pinch ?? I had success with it before. Also it also washes off when changing to something else.
Speaking of something else... Maybe lubricate with a wax like whats used on skis ??

Speaking of wax, this stuff, http://www.freemansupply.com/CastrolStickWaxLub.htm Works ok for low pressure friction sliding but will attract dirt.

BTW,Its a dream using it while metalworking aluminum. A little goes a long way, My one stick has lasted years.