Lubricating the pop up raising system ?

Adam H wrote:
I can't seem to attach the Coleman lift system manuals I have in PDF here. Basically follow each cable from the crank area to the 4 posts and make sure the cable hasn't come off any of the pulleys. Lube each pulley with a dry lube like silicone spray (there are a few in the lift posts also). Lower the top all the way and remove the whiffle tree cover (by the crank) clean all the old dirt and grease off, re-lube with a heavy grease of your choice. Don't forget to spread a bunch of grease on the cover also and it is used as a slide. Check the wood inside there to see if the cable connection is somehow digging into the floor of the camper (it shouldn't) DO NOT operate the lift with that cover off...
Also, make sure to level the camper first, raise the roof, THEN put the stabilizers down. Putting the stabilizers down first "could" bind the lift system.
I believe the manuals are available on popupportal.com

Adam

Thanks, we'll try that

Jack L

You are dammed if you do and dammed if you don't. The cable if left dry will corrode , crack and break. In a short time I might add. Oh joy. So you have to lubricate it. Motorcycle chain lube works OK. But cable now can pick up dirt. Oh joy.

I can't seem to attach the Coleman lift system manuals I have in PDF here. Basically follow each cable from the crank area to the 4 posts and make sure the cable hasn't come off any of the pulleys. Lube each pulley with a dry lube like silicone spray (there are a few in the lift posts also). Lower the top all the way and remove the whiffle tree cover (by the crank) clean all the old dirt and grease off, re-lube with a heavy grease of your choice. Don't forget to spread a bunch of grease on the cover also and it is used as a slide. Check the wood inside there to see if the cable connection is somehow digging into the floor of the camper (it shouldn't) DO NOT operate the lift with that cover off...
Also, make sure to level the camper first, raise the roof, THEN put the stabilizers down. Putting the stabilizers down first "could" bind the lift system.
I believe the manuals are available on popupportal.com

Adam