To adjust the Lift?

[Brantime]

I purchased an older model (okay, really old) 1976 Coleman Gettysburg Popup and have really enjoyed camping in it!

I have an adjustment question that I am trying to determine if it is worth tinkering with, or should I just leave it alone...

Upon getting the top lifted up, I noticed that the tiop is not even! The opposite side from the door side is about 2" lower than the other.

This does not effect any of the operations of the trailer, other than the canvas on that side of the trailer is not tight from top to bottom.

Would you disconnect the cables to adjust for this amount on sagging?

[jakelaw]

I wouldn't, Mine does not go up the last 2 or so inches all the way around.  What I do, is put on my safety covers on the oposite corners, and I made two 2x2's to length, and use them on the other corners.  This is not really to  hold up the roof as much as it is to keep the canvas tight.  I just need to figure out how to do the final adjustment and I will do it.  It just isn't a priority.

[CAPEd CODger]

If you really want to make the adjustment, there are pulleys under the trailer at the place where the lifters "go up".

If you look closely, you'll see that there are three holes where the pulleys can be placed.

Move the pulleys only when the roof is down, or the roof is supported by other means, so the tension can be removed from the cables.

IMO, a little tilt toward the backside will aid in rain runoff, and keep it away from the door area.

Best of luck.

Bob

[Brantime]

If you really want to make the adjustment, there are pulleys under the trailer at the place where the lifters "go up".

If you look closely, you'll see that there are three holes where the pulleys can be placed.

Move the pulleys only when the roof is down, or the roof is supported by other means, so the tension can be removed from the cables.

IMO, a little tilt toward the backside will aid in rain runoff, and keep it away from the door area.

Best of luck.

Bob

Hey, thanks guys!

I was leaning towards the "Just Leave it alone" method, as I have enough Projects to complete on the camper, without taking on another one just because I worry alot, lol.

Happy camping!

[fshnfool76]

I have an '88 Colman Cheasapeake that needs a slight lift too. I am going to do the pully adjustment that 'CAPEd CODger' talked about. I just bought 4 new pin's (just in case) for 80 cents a piece and 2 of the pulleys (again, Murphy's law) for about $8.00 each (they're stainless). It looks like an easy move. Each hole you move to gives you an inch and a half lift according to the manual. You raise the roof about 2 feet, pull the beds out a foot to support the roof. Lower the roof onto beds to release tension on cables, and then move pulleys to next hole.  I tried adding the manual to this note but I don't think it worked. You can find it on these forums tho.  Good luck! alan

[tlhdoc]

I have an '88 Colman Cheasapeake that needs a slight lift too. I am going to do the pully adjustment that 'CAPEd CODger' talked about. I just bought 4 new pin's (just in case) for 80 cents a piece and 2 of the pulleys (again, Murphy's law) for about $8.00 each (they're stainless). It looks like an easy move. Each hole you move to gives you an inch and a half lift according to the manual. You raise the roof about 2 feet, pull the beds out a foot to support the roof. Lower the roof onto beds to release tension on cables, and then move pulleys to next hole. I tried adding the manual to this note but I don't think it worked. You can find it on these forums tho. Good luck! alan

This is the correct way to adjust the roof.  I would add that you don't have to pull the beds out very far, just a foot or so.

[fshnfool76]

Well, I did the pulley move earlier today. It only took about 1-1/2 hours including moving the PU into the street to work on and then putting it back. I didn't even need to use any of the new parts I bought ( don't tell the DW) except for 4 new cooter pins. The pulleys and pins they ride on were in good shape. I moved the pulleys one hole inward. The service manual says you should get an inch and a half more rise for each hole you to but I only seemed to get about a 1/2". I cranked it as far as it would go. Lucily that was enough for me to get clearance for my door.
  I guess I 'll have to move to the last hole soon. I would have redone it today but the skies are threatening and they say we're in for more storms "any minute now".  alan