1998 Dutchman 1203 cable repair

[Harpo8315]

How do I replace the cable on my 1998 Dutchman model 1203?

[Bama Rambler]

I've never replaced the cable on a Dutchman camper but hopefully someone will be along to help. From looking at the manual it looks pretty straight forward but having never personally seen one I can't offer any advice.

[Jeff-oh]

I have changed the cable for a 1997 Viking,  Most builders use off the shelf components, doors, heaters, lift systems etc. so their all pretty much the same.

I was pretty straight forward.  unbolt the housings, pull the lift springs, pull then re thread the cable and put back together.  (from memory as I did mine on Memorial day 2007.)

just follow the crappy directions in the book.  Bigest thing is to use common since.  It is not a complicated system.  The cable just runs from the winch to a pully in the back and then forward again.  There is a stop mid-way that pushes the fwd lift and a stop at the end that pushes the back lift.  That is all.  Not very complicated.

[rabird]

You might have the Goshen lift system

spring change followed by cable replace instructions

Folks have commented they contacted Goshen with good results!

Happy camping!



Edited to correct hyperlink.

[Harpo8315]

The Goshen system looks like the one I have. Looks like I shouldn't have much trouble. Thanks for all the help. I just bought this camper so I will have all winter to get it all fixed up and ready for spring.

[Jeff-oh]

The pictures of the "Goshen" system and instructions are the verbatium ones I had for the Viking.  Was not a hard repair.

Before you start, Get a can of black rustolium and a good exterior black Wood paint.   While your under there give the bottom a good freash coat of paint.  I doubt it's ever been done since new-make, and after 12 years it'll need it.   That way you know you have a good coat of paint on the bottom for the next several years.

Jeff

[Harpo8315]

Jeff, that sounds like a good idea. It did look pretty good under there, but it sure won't hurt a thing. I do have access to an oil changing pit where I can pull it over and make it easier to work on.