First, the slide has to be all the way in or out(depending on access. Back one cable end off each cable. The new motor has to clocked to the same position as the old motor. Install motor, reconnect and tension cables Operate slide to ensure limit switches(if any) operate properly. Often the failure is because the limit switches are set wrong. If the switches don't stop the motor when all the way in our out, it damages motor or gear box, and cables, and mounts
This is why they get $150 an hour. You remove the center nut of just the top chain and remove. Slip out the gearbox from bottom chain and reassemble. Make sure to adjust slack per MFG.
Wow a 2018 and the gearbox went poop... my 2016 Keystone cougar had that cable system and I never had a problem with the motor or gearbox just 1 cable had broke. Dealership quoted me $400 to replace and I had to purchase the cable (because they couldn't get the part). I got the cable for $45, I replaced it myself and had it adjusted all in 25 min and ready to go again. You should always try and do the job yourself before dumping it off at a dealership and get ripped off. I'm sure this job would have been 100x easier if this didn't have to be done in such a tight space, nothing is ever that easy on these trailers. I also used a label maker and put a label below each slide switch so anyone who opens the control center knows what button does what slide.
@@crashweekly7925 I was hoping they would have lasted longer too. Glad you got it fixed. Mine has never been back to the dealership since I bought it new. There wasn’t much room to work for sure! Good idea with the labels on the switches! Mine are labeled slide 1, 2 or 3 and I never get them right! Lol. Thanks for watching! 👍🏻
@@MountainMindset As you know, when you own an RV you have to be very handy and take on a lot of different roles from electrician to plumber to builder and fabricator. I lived full time from 2016 to 2020 (until covid) in my trailer and learned a lot about the weak points and how to fix it. Everyone that's looking into getting a trailer or RV should learn basic skills before buying one, if not you will spend all of your savings at the dealership getting it fixed. The only time mine has been to the dealership was for warranty and recalls ( only half of them I did the rest myself) Keep up the good work on keeping that trailer going.
@@crashweekly7925 you’re exactly right. Seems like there is always something to fix or maintenance to do on a camper. Basic mechanical skills are a must unless you have the money and the time to take it to the dealership.(Ouch!) I enjoy working on stuff like this though. Thanks!
Wow, how’d you get so smart? I know you got it from Mommy💙❤️
Good job
Thanks for making the mistake and saving me some time when mine goes out.
@@ddollins1 Lol! Thanks! Glad to do it! 😎
First, the slide has to be all the way in or out(depending on access.
Back one cable end off each cable.
The new motor has to clocked to the same position as the old motor.
Install motor, reconnect and tension cables
Operate slide to ensure limit switches(if any) operate properly.
Often the failure is because the limit switches are set wrong.
If the switches don't stop the motor when all the way in our out, it damages motor or gear box, and cables, and mounts
This is why they get $150 an hour. You remove the center nut of just the top chain and remove. Slip out the gearbox from bottom chain and reassemble. Make sure to adjust slack per MFG.
Where’s your black tape?
One of the many reasons I sold my Open range.
Watch out…oh Fudge…lol
Wow a 2018 and the gearbox went poop... my 2016 Keystone cougar had that cable system and I never had a problem with the motor or gearbox just 1 cable had broke. Dealership quoted me $400 to replace and I had to purchase the cable (because they couldn't get the part). I got the cable for $45, I replaced it myself and had it adjusted all in 25 min and ready to go again. You should always try and do the job yourself before dumping it off at a dealership and get ripped off. I'm sure this job would have been 100x easier if this didn't have to be done in such a tight space, nothing is ever that easy on these trailers. I also used a label maker and put a label below each slide switch so anyone who opens the control center knows what button does what slide.
@@crashweekly7925 I was hoping they would have lasted longer too. Glad you got it fixed. Mine has never been back to the dealership since I bought it new. There wasn’t much room to work for sure! Good idea with the labels on the switches! Mine are labeled slide 1, 2 or 3 and I never get them right! Lol. Thanks for watching! 👍🏻
@@MountainMindset As you know, when you own an RV you have to be very handy and take on a lot of different roles from electrician to plumber to builder and fabricator. I lived full time from 2016 to 2020 (until covid) in my trailer and learned a lot about the weak points and how to fix it. Everyone that's looking into getting a trailer or RV should learn basic skills before buying one, if not you will spend all of your savings at the dealership getting it fixed. The only time mine has been to the dealership was for warranty and recalls ( only half of them I did the rest myself) Keep up the good work on keeping that trailer going.
@@crashweekly7925 you’re exactly right. Seems like there is always something to fix or maintenance to do on a camper. Basic mechanical skills are a must unless you have the money and the time to take it to the dealership.(Ouch!) I enjoy working on stuff like this though. Thanks!