1999 viking 2107...when i crank up I don't hear a clicking sound...

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Gig - 16 Jul 2005 23:47 GMT

Hi Gang,
I noticed something today,after finally getting my work done and
scheduled some time for pop up camping I noticed that when i crank up
I don't hear the "clicking" sound of the ratchet catching the winch.
I hope that this is not going to be a big headache ... I've already
ordered 3 new wheels(will be in this week, along with my NYS
inspection) I spent alot of time/money in my local pop up shop in
the last few days along with the prodigy i just wired...NOW WHAT AM
I IN FOR? Has anyone heard of this before? remedy?
Guess i have to go back to shop yet again!
thanks.
gig@i-2000.com

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Jim Redelfs - 17 Jul 2005 21:13 GMT

> I noticed something today,after finally getting my work done and
> scheduled some time for pop up camping I noticed that when i crank up
> I don't hear the "clicking" sound of the ratchet catching the winch.
> I hope that this is not going to be a big headache

It doesn't have to be unless you are pulling out TONIGHT.

It is possible that they serviced the lift system which may make it *MUCH*
quieter than in the past.

Carefully raise the roof as usual and see how it goes. A couple of raising
and lowering cycles in your driveway might reveal a problem, if any.

Of course, you should discuss this with those that performed the recent
service.

Good luck!
:)
JR

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Gig - 18 Jul 2005 17:23 GMT

Hi Jim,
thanks for the reply....
No. I'm not pulling out tonight...Well not untill i install my new
tires all 3 of them....I thought my tires were all ok until i
noticed the valves showing some minor rot/cracking....
good thing i noticed before i got stuck somewhere..
thanks Jim.. I will take your advice..

>> I noticed something today,after finally getting my work done and
>> scheduled some time for pop up camping I noticed that when i crank up
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> :)
>JR

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Gig - 20 Jul 2005 04:03 GMT

>Hi Gang,
> I noticed something today,after finally getting my work done and
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> thanks.
>gig@i-2000.com

I have some good news-for those who want to hear it...
I decided look into my winch to see if it really was no good.
upon further inspection I see that my winch is based on the same
principal as my boat winch,So i looked for the "catch" I found it to
be frozenSo after a few shots of "Whiskey Delta" 40(WD-40) she broke
free and we are back in business...
thanks for all the replies
Now for some new tires, and then some camping..

97 toyo 4- runner
99 viking 2107
"cheers" Gig

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Newt - 20 Jul 2005 05:47 GMT

>>Hi Gang,
>> I noticed something today,after finally getting my work done and
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> 99 viking 2107
> "cheers" Gig

I want to go camping but local temps are in the 114-117* range.

Newt

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Gig - 20 Jul 2005 11:12 GMT

>>>Hi Gang,
>>> I noticed something today,after finally getting my work done and
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>
> Newt

Hello,
Well i guess if it's a dry heat it's ok.. well thats what they say
anyhow.... sounds like you could use an air conditioner in your P/U
I have one,But at that temp dunno if it will do any good!
Good luck and thanks for the reply.

Cheers Gig

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