Cable Lift Mechanism - Lube/Maintenance
My four-seasons-old HW-277 is doing great.
I'd like to keep it that way...in particular the scariest part (for me), the roof-lift mechanism.
I grease the cable guide mechanism under the floor...two zerks. Lots of grease.
I've looked for other zerks or ports in the cable tubes going to each corner, but no luck finding anything. I recall reading (on this forum) about small oil ports in the cable tubes at or near the corners. I crawled around on the ground under the camper with a flashlight and rag trying to find anything that might take oil, but no luck.
I also have no idea how I could reasonably access the lift mechanism buried in each corner. Obviously, I could start disassembling cabinets, etc. but I would hope there would be a reasonable way to get at and inspect things without tearing the interior apart. Also, if tearing things apart is how it's done, I know from experience on car repairs that there's a right way and the hard way to go about this sort of thing.
So I welcome you guidance, insights and experiences. I'd love to winterize the camper in the next 30 days or so, and I'd like to include this maintenance in my winter prep.
Thanks in advance.
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Jim & Renee
2020 Jayco Jay Feather X-213
previously 2014 Forest River/Rockwood HW 277
2006 Ram 1500 4WD Crew with Firestone Airbags
Every weekend boondocking in the National Forests or at Lake Vallecito.
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