power winch lubrication

[61cubby]

Picked up our 2514G Saturday and during the PDI, was being shown the power winch system. No lube on any of the gears etc. I asked about this and was told that there is none from the factory and they have never added it to any of the units sold. I looked through the myriad of literature in the packet and not a mention of lubing the gears in the manual for the winch. Thoughts?

[daverobenolt]

I guess the new style doesn't need lubed. Me personally would use a spray lube on the gears.


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[flagst228]

The new one don't get lubed like the older model.dont see any reason though u can't spray them

[flagst228]

this is the earlier 1

[f5moab]

Where's the manual crank bolt for the new style?

[61cubby]

In post #3 by flagst228, it is the small silver nut just to the left of the gear. It actually looks a bit more substantial in person but you can tell they don't want you to rely on the manual opening/closing option unless it's an emergency...lol

[f5moab]

Ok, I see it. Yea, they don't want you using the manual lift on the older style either. However, I have used it twice with a power drill, it works, but even with a drill it takes longer. Just waiting for mine to break and it is gone.

[flagst228]

The nut on the new ones use the tool that lowers the stabs,but I use a drill on them anyway

[f5moab]

Originally Posted by flagst228

The nut on the new ones use the tool that lowers the stabs,but I use a drill on them anyway

Using the same tool sounds too logical for Forest River.

[flagst228]

I got the socket for the drill for the stabs and it fits that winch nut. I was looking for the tool for the winch and found out the stabs and winch use the same one

[61cubby]

That is pretty handy actually, our last camper had 2 separate wrenches each about 18 inches long to deal with.

[flagst228]

Yea it's a lot nicer this way,now we don't have to store two gizmos under the bed

[61cubby]

And also only 1 thing to leave behind at the campground! I invested in the socked thingy and it works great for the jacks......the first set up I used the wrench and it took 10 minutes to get all of them down. Our old unit had a dedicated wrench so socket would not work.

[GalsofEscape]

Originally Posted by flagst228

Yea it's a lot nicer this way,now we don't have to store two gizmos under the bed

ummm, if it is under the bed, how do you get to it to raise the roof??
My roof gizmo lift by hand thingy was under the bed mattress when I bought my camper and stayed there for several years. And then I thought about it when we started to have issues with our winch and realized we would not be able to get to it to use it .

[f5moab]

Problem with the old style is you need a deep socket; forgot the size (5/8?) and then when you are done it has gobs of grease packed inside.
When this unit goes, I'm going manual. Would have preferred a power jack and a manual winch.

[flagst228]

I leave it under the bed so I never loose it. The drill has the socket so if the bat is dead I will try the drill or use a ratchet with the socket.

[GalsofEscape]

Originally Posted by flagst228

I leave it under the bed so I never loose it. The drill has the socket so if the bat is dead I will try the drill or use a ratchet with the socket.

Lol, mine is now in a bin with other stuff I don't use but came with the camper as I also now have the drill socket.