Goldstream Storm camper wind up repairs?

Each corner of the roof is lifted by a metal spring that sits inside the telescopic arm at each corner. These springs are in turn 'pushed' up or lowered by a cable mechanism that is wound around a winch system. Sounds like you have either broken one the of the cables or more likely forced the 'slug' off of the end of the cable. Either which way you will need to access the lifting centre (probably under the floor in the boot of your camper) and do a visual inspection. Each corner of your camper can be lifted by hand and a temporary prop - I used broom handles cut to length - can be placed beside each lifting arm whilst you attempt your repairs.

Trevor Eastman has published a booklet showing such repairs, I don't know if this is still available.

I own a golf campervan and had a similar experience some time back although my problem was a design fault. I was able to carry out the repairs myself and saved a bucket of money.

Best of luck.

Eric.

Hi Steve, I'd say you have most likely snapped a cable. The winch pulls a set of cables on the ends of a sort of coiled, flexi rod which then push up inside the corner posts to lift the roof.
Not sure on a Storm but in a Crown you can access the mechanism under the bed, there is a area separate to the storage compartment between the front cladding and the storage space.
Goldstreams have a lower reduction winch than other campers and as such they are very powerful, more so than the cables unfortunately.
Ken

Hello, I have taken some photos of my camper trailer ,it is a Coromel, not sure if the mechanism is the same but it may give you an idea of what to expect if you are attempting to fix repair it yourself, I can email the photos to you if wanted, my email address is billkelly@iprimus.com.au, if you drop me a line I will send them to you , regards Bill

It can be several things that have gone wrong, some simple some not.

for a simple check, look behind winch mechanism inside by removing whatever ply covers there are and see if you have simply bent the eye bolt that holds that particular cable. Do not run your hands along the cables - if they are sharp you will slice your hand open.

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Well the wind up mechanism has been fixed...interesting story. We rang a Goldstream agent & spoke to the service people & explained that we had, inadvertently, started to wind the van up whilst it was locked down at the corners. We heard a bang & then 3 corners would start to lift when the winder was used but not the corner nearest the winder.
The service guy pretty much said in these words, well I don't know we had a new one on the yard here & the mechanism collapsed, cost $3000.00 to get it fixed. Talk about &*^$*&^!!!! Really concerned now.
Next rang ABCO Caravan Services here in Coffs Harbour, with whom I have no affiliation, gave exact same explanation & was told between $100.00 & $350.00 depending on what they found.
The van went in two days later & a broken cable was found, replaced, adjusted, sorted etc. for $315.00 They also performed a very comprehensive service for $195.00.
All in all extremely pleased....certainly pays to shop around hey?