worn cables
Submitted: Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 21:29
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Could anyone tell me how hard it is to replace cables in a Jayco Dove pop top? I have replaced a worn pulley/bearing system after noticing one cable was starting to fray. How hard is it to replace??
Cheers Newby
Reply By: Bilbo - Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 23:30
Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 23:30
Newby,
I've never done this job myself or had it done, but some good mates of
mine had a Jayco Hawk Outback cabling done last year. From what I remember, it cost $2500.00.00! It was a bitch of a job from I what I was told.
That's another reason I won't touch a wind up camper,,,,,,,,,,,
I can find out for sure what the cost was if you like.
Bilbo
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Reply By: Pajman Pete (SA) - Friday, Feb 16, 2007 at 08:04
Friday, Feb 16, 2007 at 08:04
I have had
mine apart on our '84 Dove when one of the bolts on the swash plate came loose and one corner did not go up! Not a recommended job at a
camp ground. When I got
home I opened up the system and checked it all out. Getting to the front ones is not too bad but running new cables to the rear would be painful - the access is not good, but you may be able to pull them through with the old cables.
One other thing to
check out. On the older doves like
mine the winch is bolted into the plywood floor, not the frame, on at least 2 of the bolts ( I can't remember now!) I have fitted metal brackets to the frame on
mine to strengthen this area.
If you are going to get new cables made up, take the old ones to a yacht supplier and get them to make up new stainless cables with the fittings. It will be a lot cheaper than you imagine, they sell stainless cable my the kilometre and the terminations are cheap as
well. About 1-2 $ a metre depending on thickness and $4 a termination.
Cheers
Pete
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