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pan4au
Explorer
Apr 04, 2017

Coachman Clipper Help

I found a good deal on a pop up camper. I went to look at it today. It has electric lift on it. The owner went to raise it and the main cable broke about 2 foot from the winch. Has anyone had to replace this cable and if so, how hard is it to replace? TIA
  • Terryallan wrote:
    Ain't all that easy. Got to wind it around the wiffle tree and all. I would get it done at a professional shop.

    I haven't bought it yet.I told them that I wanted it.
    the owner still has it. They are going to try repair it. I guessed it would probably be wound around a drum or such. If I was working on it I'd thought I could mount my hand(boat) winch to the loose(broken) end of the cable.. raise and lock top up in place.. remove broken cable and replace with new cable.. then lower top down then attach cable to the camper winch.. but with out being able to see it.. I'm just thinking out loud.. If they don't have a plan tomorrow I may offer them less and try to replace it myself..
  • Ain't all that easy. Got to wind it around the wiffle tree and all. I would get it done at a professional shop.