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Post by Peter Doyle on Oct 31, 2022 10:06:38 GMT 10
Hello everyone. I have purchased a 1978? Holiday equipment trailblazer pop top camper. It is in good condition for its age. But i need help in relation to replacing the cable lift system cables. I cannot work it out. There are four pulleys each side, two each end, and a central winder going from one side to other.When lifting in process the beds either end slide out of ends. There were no cable in place to copy refitting. Could anyone please help with information on correct cable replacement method instructions? Thanks.
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Post by hughdeany on Oct 31, 2022 12:26:53 GMT 10
Hi Peter,
The Trailblazer used clothesline wire (true!) that centralised on the winder handle and went out to each corner ,when you put the wire on you will get an idea how it works from underneath.Can’t remember how many metres you need.
Hope this helps
Cheers
hughdeany
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Post by Peter Doyle on Oct 31, 2022 16:28:53 GMT 10
Hi Hughdeany. Thanks for reply.I have attempted to recable.Went from top pulley stop on top roller down around bottom pulley, through guides down to the winding bar. on winding bar there is a hole each side of a plate, went through one side and out other and continued to bottom roller other end. up to top roller and tied off again. did same both sides.The problem i encountered was that,whether turning handle clockwise or anti clockwise made all for corners want to lift. Do you know how to make system lower as well?.I have camper in erect position thinking when i lower , the extra cable will wrap around shaft till down. Cant understand???Any help would be much appreciated.Then again to lower by cable it must depend on weight to let it down.What do you think.Thanks for you time. CHEERS!
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Post by hughdeany on Oct 31, 2022 19:54:14 GMT 10
Hi again Peter,
I can remember it was very hard to wind up and a bit wobbly due to beds and roof all happening at once!Winding down was also clunky and I can’t remember if there was a lock on it to stop it all dropping!
It’s actually a really simple easy camper,but my mind has gone a bit fuzzy over the years about the actual workings,sorry I can’t be more help.
Cheers
hughdeany
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Post by Peter Doyle on Nov 1, 2022 9:37:57 GMT 10
Thanks hughdeany. I will persist in trying to work things out. CHEERS!
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Post by Peter Doyle on Nov 13, 2022 13:17:30 GMT 10
Hi again. i reckon i know how to replace lifting cable. But when winding cable, it just wants to unravel again into a messy wire ball around shaft.If yourself or anyone could help, it would be fantastic!Thanks Hughdeany.
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Post by hughdeany on Nov 13, 2022 16:17:55 GMT 10
Hi Peter,
Are the roof and beds all going at once when you wind up? That’s how it’s supposed to anyway,sorry I can’t remember how it used to go.Are you in Melbourne? I’m on the Mornington Peneisula and if you’re not too far I could come and have a look and maybe jog my memeory!
Cheers
hughdeany
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Post by Peter Doyle on Nov 13, 2022 18:48:57 GMT 10
Hi Hughdeany. Thank you for your very kind offer of having a look at van for me ,but i live in Shepparton,victoria. I cant lift van up or down yet. Trying to re cable system to give it a go. It seems easy task, but got me stumped.Each side has to have enough wire to lift up and down. But recoil problem of wire rope has got me confused about correct method. If worst comes to worst i will have to get pro caravan man in to fix. I do not know about you but if i, with friends cant work it out i am disappointed.
From old stock in life. Just me.Have a good one! CHEERS.
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Post by hughdeany on Nov 13, 2022 19:16:14 GMT 10
Hi again Peter,
I have had a memory jog!I think you wind the cable on from both directions,so you need 3
people,2 to hold each end and you to wind both bits of cable onto the rod in opposite directions.
I hope you understand what I mean and that you haven’t been doing it that way already!
Cheers
hughdeany
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Post by Peter Doyle on Dec 1, 2022 15:30:33 GMT 10
Hi Hughdeany. Before reading your latest reply, i made up a model of lifting system to get my head around which way both cables are wound. SUCCESS! I Am Rapt.Your way would have been a lot quicker though. Now that i can lift up and down i am able to get on with renovations.Thanks for your help. CHEERS!
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Post by Russell Lo on Dec 3, 2023 13:17:04 GMT 10
Hi Hughdeany. Before reading your latest reply, i made up a model of lifting system to get my head around which way both cables are wound. SUCCESS! I Am Rapt.Your way would have been a lot quicker though. Now that i can lift up and down i am able to get on with renovations.Thanks for your help. CHEERS! Hi Peter I have the same issue with my 1977 model, I am in Finley and willing to travel to learn how to fix mine. Any assistance would be appreciated |
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Post by Jaymie paris on Jan 27, 2024 7:34:43 GMT 10
Hi Peter Doyle
I also live in Shepparton and have just recently purchased a vintage trailblazer, the lifting mechanism has stumped me.
Could I possibly come and have a look at your to be able to see how best to repair the cable system so it can function correctly
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