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05-25-2015, 09:53 PM
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power winch lubrication
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?
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05-26-2015, 05:22 AM
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I guess the new style doesn't need lubed. Me personally would use a spray lube on the gears.
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05-26-2015, 06:27 PM
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The new one don't get lubed like the older model.dont see any reason though u can't spray them
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05-26-2015, 06:27 PM
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this is the earlier 1
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05-26-2015, 06:43 PM
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Where's the manual crank bolt for the new style?
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05-26-2015, 07:24 PM
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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
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05-26-2015, 08:01 PM
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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.
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05-27-2015, 03:58 AM
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The nut on the new ones use the tool that lowers the stabs,but I use a drill on them anyway
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05-27-2015, 07:30 AM
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Quote:
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
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Using the same tool sounds too logical for Forest River.
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05-27-2015, 10:28 AM
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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
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05-27-2015, 10:41 AM
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That is pretty handy actually, our last camper had 2 separate wrenches each about 18 inches long to deal with.
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05-27-2015, 10:49 AM
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Yea it's a lot nicer this way,now we don't have to store two gizmos under the bed
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05-27-2015, 11:00 AM
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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.
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05-27-2015, 12:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flagst228
Yea it's a lot nicer this way,now we don't have to store two gizmos under the bed
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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 .
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05-27-2015, 01:03 PM
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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.
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05-27-2015, 02:26 PM
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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.
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05-27-2015, 02:32 PM
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Quote:
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.
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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.
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