Jayco 3 stage telescopic riser tear down, this video takes a look at how these lifting arms work, how they are put together, plus common failure points, and how to repair them.
Another great video! I really enjoy your detailed practical explanations and demonstrations! Very helpful and inspiring! Although I am now sad as I've watched all your (four) Jayco videos. Perhaps I could encourage you to make another?? If you would like a suggestion for a subject, I'd suggest preventative maintenance tips for the winder mechanism - inspection, lubrication, and what to look out for to avoid issues while on Holiday. I don't have a Jayco, I have a 2014 Coromal Navigator 391 - it's the smaller one, with a layout similar to the Jayco Hawke. But your advice in the videos will be pretty much directly transferable. Thank you for making this video!
Thank you for you kind words, unfortunately ive had lots of recording gear die recently, now including my PC, the truth is ,making and editing the videos is a chore , having a busy life and family etc , i don't always have time for my channel. That said, I have been working on a way to help pull the beds out easier, i have made a prototype for one bed end, and am testing it on every trip, if it proves to be successful i will make a video on how to do it. Great idea on maintenance, i was only just thinking about how to do a cable and roof leveling/adjustment video. Thanks again, cheers 😎
Sorry about the delay in replying. This is an excellent tutorial, the only critic I could say is that the sound needs some work. Thank you very much for the video. Cheers all
100% agree James, sound is dreadful, long story short ,I was bombarded with recording device issues, took a week and about 5 takes on different days to make even this short trollop, I also needed to get my camper back together, as it was outside in bits. I was exhausted from making the first video, by the time I realised how bad it all was (when editing), it was too late. Almost didn't post it, but I thought someone may still see around the poor quality and still get some useful info, but yeah , my apologies, it's far from my best work, im just lacking decent equipment and time ATM (lol)
Just watching this again. @ 7:44 you mention that if the spring pops out and it’s too high to get the lifter back on then unbolt the lifter from the roof. This is not necessary, simply unwind the roof a little, the spring will retract and then the lifter will fit back on. In the field tension can be adjusted on the cables with the roof mostly down. Just crawl in with a torch (on older models Eagle or Hawk where the winch is at the front under the front bench seat) BUT only if you’ve removed the false wall to ensure easy access.
I found that the sprigs don't always retract down under their own weight ( without the roof pushing down) so winding down the winch may actually create slack in the other cables , I fear they could come off their guide pulley grooves creating more problems later. I just figured it's only undoing one bolt ,and then you don't risk possibly disturbing the operation or the rest of the lifter cables.
The short answer is no, the lean on the roof is normally caused from the camper not being dead level, the cables not adjusted correctly, or simply the weight of the awning on one side, and/or ,over tensioning of the awning guy ropes (that pull the roof to one side.) these symptoms can also cause the door to be difficult to fit or operate. Assuming your level and cables adjusted properly, you can "carefully" pull up the lower fatter sections of the 4 risers by hand to add stability , also adding ropes to the opposite side of the roof to the awning helps a lot, and this also increases stability in wind (i use a shade cloth that slides into the sail track and peg that out with opposite tension to the awning) Lubricate with a Dry lube spray, one that does not attract dust , and i pretty much give mine a light spray about every 2nd or 3rd use, but if you don't use the camper very often , then do it every time, if im camped at the beach, i spray once a week while its up to avoid surface corrosion
The short answer is no, the lean on the roof is normally caused from the camper not being dead level, the cables not adjusted correctly, or simply the weight of the awning on one side, and over tensioning of the awning guy ropes that pull the roof to one side. You can "carefully" pull up the lower fatter sections of the risers by hand to add stability , also adding ropes to the opposite side of the roof to the awning helps a lot, and also increases stability in wind (i use a shade cloth that slides into the sail track and peg that out with opposite tension to the awning) Lubricate with a Dry lube spray, one that does not attract dust , and i pretty much give mine a light spray about every 2nd or 3rd use, but if you don't use the camper very often , then do it every time, if im camped at the beach, i spray once a week while its up to avoid surface corrosion @@denisepato9872
Yes sorry about that, i do know its not good, but had some recording equipment fail, basically i had a choice , to post a crappy video ,or post nothing, i don't have time to re-do it all , nor want to spend money on new equipment, if i was trying to make money from the channel it would be a different story, but i was frustrated no information is available, so while it is not the best, if it helps one person move forward, im still happy , cheers
I have the Jayco eagle outback, I think it’s the model before yours The corner caps on my roof, need replacing, what about yours? Love to see a video on that. Thanks
My corners are still all good, but the way they are glued on, would make them a bit of a pain to replace id imagine, but depends on why yours need replacing, are they cracked and broken or just leaking ?
@@inrhythmvideos You may even be able to scuff them up a Gel coat them or something, but I'm sure there will be a few products that will do the job without replacing them , maybe look at Marine products for fibreglass boat's ?
Thanks for the comment, very glad if it helps one person, I attempted to cover all the questions I had with regards to how these work, did my head in for a while, but once you get into it all, it's actually very simple.
Can you send or Post All the parts I need to rebuild the system for lifting the Pop up tent. I have the trailer and a new tent but not any of parts that makes it a Pop up? Your video is good but need all the parts so I can do it as I watch.
Sorry David, I don't deal in any parts or have any association with Jayco, but look up your local Jayco parts Dealer and I'm sure they will be able to help and post the bits.
In Australia www.caravanparts.com.au/lifting-bushing-set-suit-3-and-4-stage-lifters.html In USA www.popupparts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4_1932_1933_3273&products_id=2070&zenid=3a94dce0c273d5189944e19491cba7e1 I got mine just asking at a Jayco Dealer Spare parts counter (Brisbane Camperland QLD) but im sure many other places would have them.
I have been looking for the part that goes into the top of post that connects it to the roof. Do you have any information on that part or the name of that part? I am sure it's a roof mount of some sort.
Sorry Brian, I assume you are talking about the triangle spacer or the spacer on the bolt ? You will have to talk to a Jayco dealer I'm afraid, as I have no access to part numbers etc, but I'm sure both will be available from Jayco.
It's the roof tension wire, it's purpose is to visually tell you when the roof is at full height so you have correct tension on the canvas, and also so the door fits correctly. It's important to NOT use it as a "stopper", more as a guide to when you are approaching the final stop point, it should end up taught but still slightly flexible by hand.
