sherrydog replied on 07/05/2022 13:09
Posted on 07/05/2022 13:09
In case this may help someone who ended up like me with a jammed spare wheel winder,
i was doing usual end of winter checks toilet pump siezed ( fairly normal) then thought i would
check the state and pressure of spare, managed to lower it but it was extremely stiff got wheel off checked pumped up
went to wind back up it was solid.
undid 3 bolts and removed it you could see the wire jammed though a a small slot tried to get new one but it is unavailable
contacted dealer who didnt get back so decided to try and repair it myself (see photos) all you need is a bench grinder or file and small torx driver
remove top rivetts take unit off remove top and sort cable ,replace with 8mm bolts and penny washers cost £3,50 now back and perfect new one would have been £175 if i could get one ,This seems a much more secure method as one of the rivetts fell off back plate, people might say just put wheel in van but at 76 its quite heavy to lug in and out every trip .also dont get caught with hidden fuse behind LCD unit.
This winder is a re-purposed unit off a car or van and used by bailey as there is a gasket on underside
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