Thanks Tony, Im very happy if it helps anyone to get some sort of understanding of it all,. I searched for ages on RUclips to try and find something like this video to watch myself , I couldn't find anything other than little bits of info, not someone doing the whole job. Thanks for the comment 👍
So glad you made this video. It is the only video available that educates on these lift poles. We invested $1500 in a PUP and didn't know the lift cables were broke and the lift arms were damaged. You are helping us do much to figure out what to do. THANK YOU!
Thanks for letting me know it helped, yes i was also frustrated and could not believe there are not more videos available on this subject, well , i guess there are videos on the subject, but they don't actually show you "anything" , thanks again
Legend!! Cheers for putting in the time and effort to help some of us out. I’m about to attempt a broken cable fix & this was very helpful to get an idea of the inner workings. Thanks so much from NZ 👌
As an engineer I have to say your video was well done and you covered all there would be to know in this task.As a Penguin owner I found it interesting and useful just in case I need to attempt the same one day so thank you for your efforts.Most helpful.
Thank you, that's great feedback and just plain nice to hear. It was pretty much learn as I go , I just got tired of waiting for someone else to make this video for "me" to learn from ( LoL) Thanks for commenting 👍
Excellent! Thank you for this comprehensive, practical and easy to follow video! This is one of the best 'how to' videos on any subject that I have seen on RUclips. I appreciate you taking the time to make it! I encourage you to make more videos about your Jayco Camper! Thank you again!
Thankyou for your kind words, appreciate you taking the time to comment, makes all the extra hassle and time trying to record the footage really worth while , if it helps one person with ideas or information then, I'm happy cheers 😊
Thanks Mark, I'm not sure why nobody has made anything like this before, I wish I had it to watch just to get a idea of how it works, I searched for ages but all you get is snippets of how it works, hope it's helpful 👍
Thanks mate, i just fixed mine today, started with the cable that snapped, and watched your video to do it as it was the most clear on what's going on in there especially with where the wires go and not to give them too much slack. Then wouldn't you know it, the telescopic arm came apart and needed to install a new one, so your video was very informative and helpful. Happy travels mate.
Sounds like you've been busy, really glad the video helped you to work it out for yourself, I was concerned before I started mine, but i soon realised it's not actually that hard, but it is definitely pretty daunting at first ,until you understand a little bit about how it works, then it becomes clearer. Thanks very much for letting me know it helped 👍
Thank you so much for taking the time to capture what you did and share with us, what was a very successful outcome. Well done. I considered the method to be quite safe, given that three rods are still connected and braced to each of the timber supports. I will be doing mine tomorrow, as I have had the posts pop out twice now and not an easy recovery. Thank you again.
Very informative Video. Haven't had a problem with the risers and cables yet...but after seeing a lot of mishaps on Forum Posts, was always wondering how it all worked, and the best way to rectify if the issue occurs. Thanks very much for your effort in putting this together.
Thanks Garry, yes I really would have loved to have this knowledge when mine failed a while back, it would have helped me heaps just to have a little bit of a idea of how it all works. I'm still learning, but I've got heaps more confidence working on the lift system now compared to before, if it helps one person I'm happy 👍
Excellent. Audio is so much better now without the background water dripping. 😅 May be worth mentioning for others attempting this is that some mishaps with the roof will result in stretched cables, you can take up the slack at the plate where the four eyebolts are bolted. Keep the plate vertical to ensure all cables get equal tension from the winch. It’s great that you mentioned that the eyebolts are sacrificial. Go to a hardware store and buy a set of 4 to keep in your tool box. I managed to snap 2 eye bolts (My partner was winding the roof up but you can barely feel an obstruction to the roof going up) and I simply replaced the eyebolts in the field while the roof was completely down. This is easy in an Eagle or Hawk and the winch is under the front seating area. Pull out the false wall there and leave it out in case you need access in future.
Thanks Grahame, yeh I've no idea why something like this has not been made before, but im glad if it helps in any way, I'd sure have loved to have this video to watch when I first bought mine (lol)
Awesome mate, really makes it worth while for me hearing it helped even just a little, thank you so much for taking the time to comment to let me know 👍
Just a tip for those that have a Jayco Heritage, mine is a 1999. To get to the set screw for the lifter so you can lift it out, you have to take out the front bumper or rear bumper cowling. Its not at the base or at tabs at the top, I had a heck of a time trying to find it as there was no resources on line.
Great video thank you, I now have a greater understanding of the inner workings of the risers. Very interested in what you lubricate the risers with. I did see a comment from someone recommending Lanox from Bunnings.
Thanks for the comment. Lanox is great as well, and I use that as well, there are lots of brands all very good, I went with the WD brand explanation, in the video, simply as it's available in most places, and wanted to clear up about the difference in the dry version of WD ,as opposed to the normal version. I like the WD to keep in the drawer of the camper, as it's a small can, and has a built in flip up straw, but any dry lube that is suitable for plastic and metal should be fine. I do use Inox brand too on my camper, and on my boat motor etc, they make a great range of products .
No sorry, i have not had to replace any cables yet, if i ever do, i will try to make a video about it, as id like to see a video on doing that as well ,lol
Just google " jayco 3 stage telescopic riser" , I'm sure you will find a dealer that is in, or ships to the USA. Just confirm it's the same type and also if you have wings or no wings, sometimes advertising they can use a generic pic, so always check 👍
Im not actually sure, i have not worked with that type, i guess you would have to look at where the two retaining screws would need to go down the bottom, if you can secure it all properly , and the riser dimensions are exactly the same, it may work. You with also have to consider if the van body hole size is different to accommodate the tab versions, you don't want them to move around too much or the top silicone seal will split, i guess you could always cut the tabs off the old riser and screw them in place as extra sideways support ?
I actually have one, but couldn't connect it to the phone, plus had some recording gear die and that didn't help me ,I'm not trying to be pro, but I agree it should be better, but i needed to get my camper back together as rain was coming (and it lives outside), so it was a crappy quality video now, or no video at all I'm afraid 😔
First video that actually shows me how these things work!!! Well done.
Thanks Tony, Im very happy if it helps anyone to get some sort of understanding of it all,.
I searched for ages on RUclips to try and find something like this video to watch myself , I couldn't find anything other than little bits of info, not someone doing the whole job.
Thanks for the comment 👍
So glad you made this video. It is the only video available that educates on these lift poles. We invested $1500 in a PUP and didn't know the lift cables were broke and the lift arms were damaged. You are helping us do much to figure out what to do. THANK YOU!
Thanks for letting me know it helped, yes i was also frustrated and could not believe there are not more videos available on this subject, well , i guess there are videos on the subject, but they don't actually show you "anything" , thanks again
Legend!! Cheers for putting in the time and effort to help some of us out. I’m about to attempt a broken cable fix & this was very helpful to get an idea of the inner workings. Thanks so much from NZ 👌
As an engineer I have to say your video was well done and you covered all there would be to know in this task.As a Penguin owner I found it interesting and useful just in case I need to attempt the same one day so thank you for your efforts.Most helpful.
Thank you, that's great feedback and just plain nice to hear.
It was pretty much learn as I go , I just got tired of waiting for someone else to make this video for "me" to learn from ( LoL)
Thanks for commenting 👍
Excellent! Thank you for this comprehensive, practical and easy to follow video! This is one of the best 'how to' videos on any subject that I have seen on RUclips. I appreciate you taking the time to make it! I encourage you to make more videos about your Jayco Camper! Thank you again!
Thankyou for your kind words, appreciate you taking the time to comment, makes all the extra hassle and time trying to record the footage really worth while , if it helps one person with ideas or information then, I'm happy cheers 😊
Been waiting a while for someone to make a video on this myself, great work mate, I'm going to tackle it now...
Thanks Mark, I'm not sure why nobody has made anything like this before, I wish I had it to watch just to get a idea of how it works, I searched for ages but all you get is snippets of how it works, hope it's helpful 👍
Thanks mate, i just fixed mine today, started with the cable that snapped, and watched your video to do it as it was the most clear on what's going on in there especially with where the wires go and not to give them too much slack.
Then wouldn't you know it, the telescopic arm came apart and needed to install a new one, so your video was very informative and helpful. Happy travels mate.
Sounds like you've been busy, really glad the video helped you to work it out for yourself, I was concerned before I started mine, but i soon realised it's not actually that hard, but it is definitely pretty daunting at first ,until you understand a little bit about how it works, then it becomes clearer.
Thanks very much for letting me know it helped 👍
Thank you so much for taking the time to capture what you did and share with us, what was a very successful outcome. Well done. I considered the method to be quite safe, given that three rods are still connected and braced to each of the timber supports. I will be doing mine tomorrow, as I have had the posts pop out twice now and not an easy recovery. Thank you again.
Awesome mate, really glad it helped, thanks for the comment 👍
Thanks mate, hope you had success, thanks for posting, cheers 👍
Very informative Video. Haven't had a problem with the risers and cables yet...but after seeing a lot of mishaps on Forum Posts, was always wondering how it all worked, and the best way to rectify if the issue occurs. Thanks very much for your effort in putting this together.
Thanks Garry, yes I really would have loved to have this knowledge when mine failed a while back, it would have helped me heaps just to have a little bit of a idea of how it all works.
I'm still learning, but I've got heaps more confidence working on the lift system now compared to before, if it helps one person I'm happy 👍
Excellent. Audio is so much better now without the background water dripping. 😅 May be worth mentioning for others attempting this is that some mishaps with the roof will result in stretched cables, you can take up the slack at the plate where the four eyebolts are bolted. Keep the plate vertical to ensure all cables get equal tension from the winch. It’s great that you mentioned that the eyebolts are sacrificial. Go to a hardware store and buy a set of 4 to keep in your tool box. I managed to snap 2 eye bolts (My partner was winding the roof up but you can barely feel an obstruction to the roof going up) and I simply replaced the eyebolts in the field while the roof was completely down. This is easy in an Eagle or Hawk and the winch is under the front seating area. Pull out the false wall there and leave it out in case you need access in future.
Just what I needed to see. Thank you
Awesome, glad if it helped
Very helpful. thanks for your pioneering work.
Thanks Grahame, yeh I've no idea why something like this has not been made before, but im glad if it helps in any way, I'd sure have loved to have this video to watch when I first bought mine (lol)
Great vid mate- fixed mine with your help- saved me a gazzllion $$ -- from WA. 👏👏👍
Awesome mate, really makes it worth while for me hearing it helped even just a little, thank you so much for taking the time to comment to let me know 👍
Just a tip for those that have a Jayco Heritage, mine is a 1999. To get to the set screw for the lifter so you can lift it out, you have to take out the front bumper or rear bumper cowling. Its not at the base or at tabs at the top, I had a heck of a time trying to find it as there was no resources on line.
Great info mate thanks for sharing, im sure it may help someone
@user-xt2pj9zl4x do you have any photos or video you can share I’m having the same struggles
Ripper video. Thanks mate !
Thanks for commenting, appreciate the feedback 👍
Thanks for commenting, really appreciate the positive feedback 👍
Great vid mate! Very informative.
Thanks, I hope it helps some day 👍
Great video thank you, I now have a greater understanding of the inner workings of the risers. Very interested in what you lubricate the risers with. I did see a comment from someone recommending Lanox from Bunnings.
Thanks for the comment.
Lanox is great as well, and I use that as well, there are lots of brands all very good, I went with the WD brand explanation, in the video, simply as it's available in most places, and wanted to clear up about the difference in the dry version of WD ,as opposed to the normal version.
I like the WD to keep in the drawer of the camper, as it's a small can, and has a built in flip up straw, but any dry lube that is suitable for plastic and metal should be fine.
I do use Inox brand too on my camper, and on my boat motor etc, they make a great range of products .
top video, about to do one now..
That is good video I will be doing mine now thank
Thanks Andrew, good luck, hope it goes well, stay safe 👍
Thanks for sharing !
Have you done a video exploring the cable replacement? A mate of mine has a swan and I then he said he can’t find a video showing it.
No sorry, i have not had to replace any cables yet, if i ever do, i will try to make a video about it, as id like to see a video on doing that as well ,lol
Good job mate! How did you go getting silicone into the back of the riser?
Where did you buy the replacements? We have none in USA
Just google " jayco 3 stage telescopic riser" , I'm sure you will find a dealer that is in, or ships to the USA.
Just confirm it's the same type and also if you have wings or no wings, sometimes advertising they can use a generic pic, so always check 👍
Are you in Brisbane and can pop over and replace two of these for me / with me?
I'd assumed that the green cable was a chassis ground cable for the roof rather than a guide.
Does it matter if I use non winged types if mines has wings?
The price difference is astronomical.
Im not actually sure, i have not worked with that type, i guess you would have to look at where the two retaining screws would need to go down the bottom, if you can secure it all properly , and the riser dimensions are exactly the same, it may work.
You with also have to consider if the van body hole size is different to accommodate the tab versions, you don't want them to move around too much or the top silicone seal will split, i guess you could always cut the tabs off the old riser and screw them in place as extra sideways support ?
Jayco system, full of pulley and cables, but good thing is they are all inside, no corrosion.
You need a remote mike
I actually have one, but couldn't connect it to the phone, plus had some recording gear die and that didn't help me ,I'm not trying to be pro, but I agree it should be better, but i needed to get my camper back together as rain was coming (and it lives outside), so it was a crappy quality video now, or no video at all I'm afraid 😔
Mate do us all a favour and switch off the damn water in the background.
great video matey. thanks
Thanks for the comment, appreciate it 👍