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Tent Camper Cable Drive Lifter Repair Procedure

SPRING CHANGE PROCEDURE

It is important when changing springs to do only one end of the camper at a time. The roof should be down before repairing to take pressure off of the system. Refer to attached drawing for parts (A through Q) locations.

  1. Remove the tie bar plates (K) by removing two (2) self-tapping screws.
  2. Remove the two (2) screws that attach the spring tubes (N for rear, S for front) to the master tube (L).
  3. Remove two (2) screws each from floor plates that attach the spring tubes to the frame of the camper.
  4. Pull the spring (P) out from the bottom of the telescoping posts (A, B, & C).
  5. Pull the spring tube off of the spring.
  6. Pull the spring assembly (2 springs attached) out of the master tube (L).
  7. Put the new spring assembly in the master tube and push all the way to the stop. Note: The cable (J) lays between the springs and must s
    lide freely.
  8. Put the spring tubes on the springs. (You may put some oil in tube to ease pushing spring through).
  9. Attach the spring tubes to the corner of the frame of the camper.
  10. Attach the spring tubes to the master tube.
  11. Attach the tie bar.
  12. Repeat the above procedure on the opposite end of the camper if necessary.


CABLE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
  1. Start with rear tubes first. Follow instructions 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6 above with roof down.
  2. Hold pair of springs in one hand, lay crimped end of cable and pusher plate over end of springs, then insert springs and cable into master tube, pushing them all the way to the opposite end.
  3. Run cable around pulley (M) and insert end of cable into master tube between the two (2) springs and feed it through to the front. If you are unable to feed due to grease in the master tube, you will need to disconnect spring tubes on the other end or pull springs out the opposite end to assist getting cable through.
  4. Pusher plate (see Cable Path diagram) in middle of cable must be in front of springs.
  5. Wrap cable around drum on winch one turn, then push end of cable out slot on side of winch housing and secure end under cable keeper (I). Tighten bolt securely.
  6. Re-assemble lift tubes to corner of frame to the end of master tube and re-assemble tie plate.

System should be ready to use. You may put more grease in the master tube.

If front and back of the roof do not start up at the same time you need to adjust the pulley (M). To Raise front of roof earlier adjust pulley forward to raise rear move pulley toward back of unit.

Spring Length Chart For Cable System

1994-2001 Single Post Value Line Freedom / Mac and 1995-2001 Single Post Low Wall Mid Line Premier / Classic

  • 8' - 122''
  • 10' - 134''
  • 12' - 139''

1999 - 2001 Single Post High Wall Mid Line Premier / Classic and 1998 - 2000 Signature

  • 12' - 146''

2001 Double Post Value Line & Mid Line

  • 8' - 128''
  • 10' - 139''
  • 12' - 146''

NOTE: All springs shipped will be 146'' in length (part # L-323) and should be cut to the above lengths.

2004 HW Units

  • 12' - 154'' (Part # L-336


Cable Length Chart for Cable System

PART # L-39 / YELLOW - 202'' O.A., 69'' P.P.

  • (Cut to Length for BEIGE - 172'' O.A., 69'' P.P.)
  • FS Models: 176SD, 176ED, 176ST, 176LTD, 617

PART # L-34 / PURPLE - 265'' O.A., 93'' P.P.

  • (Cut to Length for GRAY - 241'' O.A., 93'' P.P.)
  • (Cut to Length for BROWN - 211'' O.A., 93'' P.P.)
  • FS Models: 205, 206, 206ST, 206LTD, 208, BR19ST, BR19T/H, 620, 620ST, 720, 820

PART # L-41 / BLACK - 276'' O.A., 115'' P.P.

  • (Cut to Length for GREEN - 246'' O.A., 115'' P.P.)
  • FS Models: 226, 226D, 227, 228, 228D, 229
  • 1995-1998 to Unit # 44289: 623, 623DD, 624D, 625D, 822, 823, 823XR, 824ST, 825D

PART # L-57 / RED - 292'' O.A., 133'' P.P.

  • (Same as ORANGE - 292'' O.A. 133'' P.P.)
  • (Cut to Length for BLUE - 270'' O.A.. 133'' P.P.)
  • FS 1999-Current: 425D, 523, 524SS, 524ST, 623, 625D, 725D, 822, 823, 823D, 824ST, 825D, 923, HW25ST, HW25CK, HW25S/C, HW625D, HW825D

O.A = Overall Length

P.P.= Push Pull Length