Thank s, yes thats them. Found them in a PM just now but still looking for a price. I'm sure Sheba said around 800.00. My reception is not good tonight so keep losing the link, hope I can stay on a bit longer now.
Happywanderer said
06:33 PM May 18, 2011
Sorry, it was the RVairlifter , not the popperupper thingee. Don't know how you found that Firefly. I put every possible word in search and got nothing.
Sheba said
07:43 PM May 18, 2011
That was it Marj. Gubby posted the relevant link.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Happywanderer said
07:48 PM May 18, 2011
Thanks Sheba, will pass it on to neighbours here in the morning.
Happywanderer said
07:51 PM May 18, 2011
Will be getting one myself once I've saved up. My wrists can't take all the heavy work although I am still doing it. Just imagine if I had solar on the roof too,
Was going to spray the struts? tonight with some WD40 to see if they went a bit smoother but can had run out of spray. Neighbour siad vaseline is better so will get some and put on the springs in there.
Sheba said
08:26 PM May 18, 2011
I have got a large Panel on the roof Marj, so I'll be getting the Airlifter fitted as soon as I can.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Happywanderer said
08:29 PM May 18, 2011
Yes, I remember you saying that earlier. I thought I could manage but if I've already hurt my wrist without a solar panel just imagine how much harder it will be with one.
Firefly said
10:25 PM May 18, 2011
I put in the search, roof push up.
Funny how something silly works isn't it mate. Glad you sorted it out regardless.
Smokeydk said
09:27 AM May 19, 2011
I been looking for them too......seen them on websites ranging from $12 up to $22 each.....one mob in Canberra want as much again for postage
Esmeralda said
11:41 AM May 19, 2011
Hey Smokey - those thingies in the picture don't push the roof up but can hold it up if you have difficulties with the roof staying up properly. As my awning is currently attached to the push up roof I need to be careful in letting some awning out before I try to push the roof up - I can tell you how hard it is when you forget to A) do this or B) forget to release the latch. Anyway I put one each in the corners on the awning side for further support, but they cannot be used to push the roof up. Mine cost about $9 at Award Superstore @ caravan and camping show.
Beth54 said
03:21 PM May 19, 2011
Happywanderer wrote:
Will be getting one myself once I've saved up. My wrists can't take all the heavy work although I am still doing it. Just imagine if I had solar on the roof too,
Was going to spray the struts? tonight with some WD40 to see if they went a bit smoother but can had run out of spray. Neighbour siad vaseline is better so will get some and put on the springs in there.
My b-i-l put me onto silicone spray instead of WD40. I swear by it! But Vaseline would probably work just as well.
Happywanderer said
04:40 PM May 19, 2011
Got the vaseline today and a new neighbour lent me his ladder. Then he got up there to help as well. What did we find, the little wheels that roll it back and forward into place are actually broken off. They are sitting at the end in pieces. So the machinery is going along the track on the bit inside the wheel. He put vaseline along the insides of the tracks for me, said that will at least make it easier to move. Will have to get the wheels replaced when I get home TOO!!!!
Was very dry up there and tight, no wonder it just wouldn't move when I put it up the other day, took ages to get it to kick away from roof, then it went straight up. They also have what looks like pieces of tubing over parts of the springs. Well, 2 of them were jammed up tight in the corner which also would have been making it hard to move. Hopefully all go now. My list of repairs is getting bigger. In house batter is definitely no good. Other neighbour came over and checked it this morning after charging it last night. I didn't use it over night and it had dropped right back.
jimricho said
05:19 PM May 19, 2011
If you can get all the moving and sliding parts freed up and working properly you may not need to go to the expense of roof lifters. Even if you go ahead with the roof lifters I think you would need to ensure that the whole arrangement is freed up and working properly anyway.
Happywanderer said
05:24 PM May 19, 2011
Thats what I'm wondering to Jim, could save myself a lot of money just getting them greased and freed up. But even to get the wheels replaced that are broken the neighbour here said it would have to be detached from the roof to get the new wheels on. Thats going to be an expensive exercise.
jules47 said
05:56 PM May 19, 2011
The thing with Vaseline (good as it works) and even WD40 is that dust will stick to it - need a dry silicone spray, which doesn't attract dust - could you look at getting gas struts to push the top up? Just a thought - don't know if it would work or not. Hey Marj - where are you now? we have our show this weekend in Boonah.
jimricho said
06:24 PM May 19, 2011
Happywanderer wrote:
Thats what I'm wondering to Jim, could save myself a lot of money just getting them greased and freed up. But even to get the wheels replaced that are broken the neighbour here said it would have to be detached from the roof to get the new wheels on. Thats going to be an expensive exercise.
I think I'd be getting the wheels done as a priority as it's seems likely that this is the cause of much of your problems. With all due respect Marj, and please don't take this the wrong way, but I think you do have to expect that a 20 year old vehicle with almost 200k on it is going to involve some significant maintenance costs.
When you get back home, sus out a good caravan maintenance place, you may find the wheels/rollers can be replaced without a complete roof removal. I'm not in a position to know whether on not this is so.
Smokeydk said
06:46 PM May 19, 2011
Your right Esmeralda..........when the awning is up.its attatched to roof.....that side starts sagging.only noticed it last weekends trip...sorry HW......
gubby said
07:15 PM May 19, 2011
I've seen people with this problem have two bits of timber cut to the right length so as when the roof is up they put one at each end (Not a tight fit) then when they put there awning out the roof sits on the timbers, it's a cheap alternative..
Happywanderer said
07:23 PM May 19, 2011
Yes, I know Jim and it is 30 years old not 20. Just surprised there isn't one thing yet that doesn't need something doing to it. For example I have 4 cig lighter plugs in the house part. Not one of them works. Even the horn has stopped working. Also after spending nearly 3,000 on it after buying, would have hoped to have covered most of repairs. Can see at least another 2,000 coming up. A very expensive exercise. Will take me all summer to get it back on the road for next winter.
Sheba said
11:31 PM May 19, 2011
Happywanderer wrote:
Thats what I'm wondering to Jim, could save myself a lot of money just getting them greased and freed up. But even to get the wheels replaced that are broken the neighbour here said it would have to be detached from the roof to get the new wheels on. Thats going to be an expensive exercise.
Haven't noticed any wheels on mine, but then I haven't had the top up for a while. Where would they be Marj ?
I'll have to look next time I lift it.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Happywanderer said
09:27 PM May 22, 2011
You know how you have the X bar holding up the top. Well down the bottom and along the top is a runner for the whole lot to slide along. the ends of the X's run along these runners. To run along these runners they have a little wheel. Mine a broken and squashed up in pieces down the end of the runners.
I have hunted high and low, gone through search and thought I had saved into my favourites. Can't find it anywhere. I know it was around 800.00.
Theres a couple here in the park where I'm staying like the sound of it. Was going to give them details. Think they are leaving in the morning.
Can you or anyone else guide me to the info please.
HW I don't know if these are the items you were discussing with Sheba but if not might be worth a look...
http://www.rvairlifters.com.au/
I also found this thread where they were discussed mate.
http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t34526433/male-comany-welcome/?r=830203
My reception is not good tonight so keep losing the link, hope I can stay on a bit longer now.
Don't know how you found that Firefly. I put every possible word in search and got nothing.
That was it Marj. Gubby posted the relevant link.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Just imagine if I had solar on the roof too,
Was going to spray the struts? tonight with some WD40 to see if they went a bit smoother but can had run out of spray. Neighbour siad vaseline is better so will get some and put on the springs in there.
I have got a large Panel on the roof Marj, so I'll be getting the Airlifter fitted as soon as I can.
Cheers,
Sheba.
I put in the search, roof push up.
Funny how something silly works isn't it mate. Glad you sorted it out regardless.
I been looking for them too......seen them on websites ranging from $12 up to $22 each.....one mob in Canberra want as much again for postage
Hey Smokey - those thingies in the picture don't push the roof up but can hold it up if you have difficulties with the roof staying up properly. As my awning is currently attached to the push up roof I need to be careful in letting some awning out before I try to push the roof up - I can tell you how hard it is when you forget to A) do this or B) forget to release the latch. Anyway I put one each in the corners on the awning side for further support, but they cannot be used to push the roof up. Mine cost about $9 at Award Superstore @ caravan and camping show.
My b-i-l put me onto silicone spray instead of WD40. I swear by it! But Vaseline would probably work just as well.
He put vaseline along the insides of the tracks for me, said that will at least make it easier to move. Will have to get the wheels replaced when I get home TOO!!!!
Was very dry up there and tight, no wonder it just wouldn't move when I put it up the other day, took ages to get it to kick away from roof, then it went straight up. They also have what looks like pieces of tubing over parts of the springs. Well, 2 of them were jammed up tight in the corner which also would have been making it hard to move.
Hopefully all go now.
My list of repairs is getting bigger.
In house batter is definitely no good. Other neighbour came over and checked it this morning after charging it last night. I didn't use it over night and it had dropped right back.
Hey Marj - where are you now? we have our show this weekend in Boonah.
I think I'd be getting the wheels done as a priority as it's seems likely that this is the cause of much of your problems. With all due respect Marj, and please don't take this the wrong way, but I think you do have to expect that a 20 year old vehicle with almost 200k on it is going to involve some significant maintenance costs.
When you get back home, sus out a good caravan maintenance place, you may find the wheels/rollers can be replaced without a complete roof removal. I'm not in a position to know whether on not this is so.
I've seen people with this problem have two bits of timber cut to the right length so as when the roof is up they put one at each end (Not a tight fit) then when they put there awning out the roof sits on the timbers, it's a cheap alternative..
Even the horn has stopped working.
Also after spending nearly 3,000 on it after buying, would have hoped to have covered most of repairs. Can see at least another 2,000 coming up. A very expensive exercise. Will take me all summer to get it back on the road for next winter.
Haven't noticed any wheels on mine, but then I haven't had the top up for a while. Where would they be Marj ?
I'll have to look next time I lift it.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Thanks Marj. Will have a look next time.
Cheers,
Sheba.