P30 Autopark (again!)

[Shacklaw]

It has been many moons since I last visited here. Many projects build, and a motorhome that has sat idle for 4+ years.

It is a 1991 Southwind with the infamous "Autopark" system. I have it parked on the grass by my shop, but I want to move it onto the pavement to evict the squirrels that have seemed to homestead there and maybe remodel it. Problem is between stale fuel and a haunting electrical problem, it won't start. No start means no power to release the Autopark to tow it up on the concrete. It's stuck.

Oldusedbear had an article and I thought there were several threads on this exact subject, but the search bar did not render the answer. This is the early unit powered by the motor PS pump with a secondary foot pedal. No buttons or auxiliary lights (other the "park brake" light in the cluster)

Question: is there a simple way to disengage the Autobrake without power, or am I just going to have to crawl under and undo the driveshaft from the rearend?

Thanks!

[wolfe10]

jdavidsmi,

Glad you posted a link to Rodger Haag (oldusedbear) site.

He is the "guru" on the autobrake and has freely offered his services for more than a decade on this problem.

http://www.rvautopark.com/

He is a true gentlemen and will happily help anyone with autopark issues.

[jdavidsmi]

Glad i could help. I ran across this problem a few years ago helping a friend of mind with his Southwind.

[Shacklaw]

That was it! Thank you sir!

[jdavidsmi]

Have you tried to disconnect the actuator cable? there should be a clevis pin you could pull and see if the brake will release. Be very very careful because it could be under pressure and it will get you.
Before doing anything read the information on this web site.

http://www.rvautopark.com/