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Old 08-11-2015, 04:37 PM   #1
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Replaced cable on wardrobe slide

I attempted three previous times to include multiple photos. $30 for the cable kit and $25 for the crimping tool, along with 2 hours time. 
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Old 08-11-2015, 04:50 PM   #2
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Old 08-11-2015, 05:29 PM   #3
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Very well done. Probably took you longer to post the photos��
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Old 08-11-2015, 08:40 PM   #4
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I attempted three previous times to include multiple photos. $30 for the cable kit and $25 for the crimping tool, along with 2 hours time. Attachment 85338Attachment 85339Attachment 85340
2 hours!! Man, you're good! Took me a lot longer to change the cable on my '08 Berkshire. I guess that you are a lot younger and more agile than I am (LOL!!).
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Old 08-11-2015, 09:28 PM   #5
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This was my second time and the cable was still connected. A broken cable is much more complex. Did you use the bal website video as reference?
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Old 08-11-2015, 10:02 PM   #6
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This was my second time and the cable was still connected. A broken cable is much more complex. Did you use the bal website video as reference?
What the bal website video? I briefly looked and didn't see anything
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Old 08-11-2015, 10:25 PM   #7
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Norcoind.com has videos to help repair broken accuslides.
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Old 08-11-2015, 11:10 PM   #8
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So Thats this video then. Ok Thanks
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Old 08-12-2015, 05:21 AM   #9
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Looks like you got it figured out. We have not had any issues. If I do I just slide thru Kingwood and have a pro fix it for me.

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Old 08-12-2015, 07:05 AM   #10
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Yes, I looked at the video and YES, my cable had broken off and the broken end went inside the slide and I was not able to use the nylon 'finger' to hold the new and old cable together. I had to find a way to manually fish the new cable through the pulley system. Not an easy task but after many hours I was finally able to do it.
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Old 08-12-2015, 07:34 AM   #11
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Nice Job,
It is so much easier if you did not pull the broken cable through before attaching the new one. The trim work (remove and replace) is the only real problem as I see it.
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Old 08-12-2015, 07:45 PM   #12
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When I replaced the snapped cable on my previous Damon, I had help from my daughter's little fingers to thread the cable through the pulleys. It was father-daughter team building
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Old 08-13-2015, 11:22 AM   #13
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Haven't had one wear or brake on me yet, but I am sure that day is coming. Sure would like to see FR eliminate them in future models. Not many, if any, manufacturers use them today. I consider the cables and the Girard water heater the two biggest liabilities on the Berkshire. Otherwise, it is a great coach for the money.
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