Rockwood roof doesn't stay up

[Hargus]

Hi everyone,
                My friend has an 82 Rockwood with a roof that won't stay up. It cranks up okay. It has a closed lift system but I believe he can access the rachet system by removing some paneling inside. Since he can crank it up I think that is a good sign. We have a trip planned and I was wondering if someone might know of a simple fix.  Thanks

[austinado16]

Has your friend tried removing the access panel and spraying the winch mechanism with PB Blaster or Kroil, and then lubing it with Triflow?

[flyfisherman]

Always helps to know what kind of lift system it is that needs the attention ... there are some differences. Maybe this might help a little ~

http://www.customcylindersintinc.com/camper_trailer_roof_lift_system.htm



Fly

[Hargus]

Always helps to know what kind of lift system it is that needs the attention ... there are some differences. Maybe this might help a little ~

http://www.customcylindersintinc.com/camper_trailer_roof_lift_system.htm



Fly

Thanks All, for your input.

[Camperdad]

I also have a 1980 Rockwood XL (model RWIDC) popup that the lifting mechanism just broke. One side is up, the other down. I have been having difficulty in finding any information on the lift system. It is a closed system, unlike the newer ones described in the article "CAMPING TRAILERS ROOF LIFT SYSTEMS".  I can see the broken chain near the crank side of the mechanism, but I fear this is the result of something else that went wrong. Any help is appreciated !

[austinado16]

If you can't order a new "correct" chain from the manufacturer, you can probably get one that you can make to length from places like //www.mcmastercarr.com or "Applied Industrial Technologies."

[Camperdad]

I found lift system service bulletin at
http://rvworkshop.com/pop_up_camper_parts.html
that covers my 1976 1981 Rockwoods. Now to find parts !