Lifting system

[Waverunner]

One of the corners of my camper is not lifting the roof all the way up. Could a cable have snapped? Cost of repair? Is this a easy fix I can do? Thanks! J

[TWP723]

Sounds like it may be bound up. If it breaks/snaps, it won't lift at all on that corner. I don't believe it's a "do-it-yourself" kinda project. I'd take it to a repair shop if it were me.

[Waverunner]

Ok thanks. It will lift almost to the top, but stop about 5 inches short making it hard to insert the door.

[TWP723]

Hopefully, it's just "birdnested" and nothing major.

[mike837go]

Find out what's binding quickly.


A loose pulley that just needs it's axle tightened can turn into a released cable that'll need rethreading.


Get it checked out and repaired before it turns nasty.

[KCSA75]

I had the same problem. It's sitting at the Jayco deal right now. I'm probably jinxing myself, but the service people didn't think it was a bid deal at all. I guess I'll find out when I get the bill.

[bedrck46]

Waverunner
One thing that would help others to try and help you would be to know the year and model of the camper.


There is loads of information on the net concerning the lifting system and from past experience they are not all that hard to repair Just time consuming and working in cramped spaces. I had a similar with my 2000 Heritage and the problem was a broken eye bolt where all 4 cables attach to the main lifting cable of the winch.
See attached pics 1st is what was broken 2nd was after repairs were made Not saying this is your problem but thought this might help.

[bedrck46]

google "jayco lift system" and you will get a wealth of information pictures etc

[KCSA75]

Originally Posted by KCSA75

I had the same problem. It's sitting at the Jayco deal right now. I'm probably jinxing myself, but the service people didn't think it was a bid deal at all. I guess I'll find out when I get the bill.

Well, I should have kept my mouth shut. Got the call this morning that I have some wood rot in the floor in one corner and the pulley has come loose from the floor. Going to have to replace part of the floor and reset everything. One-hour repair turned into 4-to-6 hours.

[DebKen]

If it is a broken cable and you are handy you can fix it yourself. Call Jayco to get a schematic. My husband fixed all four cables on our first pop up. He didn't buy the cable from an RV place though. He bought it at Lowes.

[Sawdusty]

A lot depends on your fix-it abilities and comprehension of the lift system. Do your research then you can decide the best approach for you.

[Waverunner]

Thanks for the replys. I have a 2000 Rainer. I just dropped it off at the shop yesterday. Waiting for the call. ����

[Waverunner]

A piece broke off where the cables attach, and they replaced it. A quick fix. They also did a diagnostic on the surge brakes, and found that they are not working, and suggested converting to electric. Is this a easy transition? Thanks.

[JimFL]

Originally Posted by KCSA75

Well, I should have kept my mouth shut. Got the call this morning that I have some wood rot in the floor in one corner and the pulley has come loose from the floor. Going to have to replace part of the floor and reset everything. One-hour repair turned into 4-to-6 hours.

New to the forum here. Just left the Jayco dealer with my 2011 12E Baha popup and I got the same news you did back in 2015. Seems the pressure fill leaked inside and the driver side rear lift broke off due to rotten wood. I bought used, no warranty. My dealer estimated $3-4K though..... How did you make out?