Good morning folks...I have an issue that's got me stumped. My 2007 Rockwood Freedom 1620 is equipped with a power lift...the lift is equipped with an overload switch that kills power to the lift when (I assume) the lift becomes overloaded with resistance.
When I first bought the trailer (used) the overload switch would kill power to the lift maybe once or twice as I lifted the roof. Not a big problem, but it seemed strange that it would kill on a "normal" lift of the roof. Unfortunately, the problem has progressively gotten worse. The overload switch is now killing multiple times per lift, sometimes only allowing the roof to come up 6" or so and even that 6" is very slow and labored.
Obviously we've got an issue here...I have greased the lift system cables in all provided zerks, and I've greased up the gearing inside the power lift box as well. Doesn't seem to make a difference.
The lift is really struggling...does it sound like it could be an issue with the voltage coming from the battery?? If it's getting well below 12 volts I assume this could cause the problem...if that is the case (low voltage from the battery) what could be some possible solutions?
Any other ideas outside of voltage? I suppose it could be a bad motor on the lift itself...that would make sense...haha...but I'm hoping not.
Any experiences and/or help would be appreciated!!
When I first bought the trailer (used) the overload switch would kill power to the lift maybe once or twice as I lifted the roof. Not a big problem, but it seemed strange that it would kill on a "normal" lift of the roof. Unfortunately, the problem has progressively gotten worse. The overload switch is now killing multiple times per lift, sometimes only allowing the roof to come up 6" or so and even that 6" is very slow and labored.
Obviously we've got an issue here...I have greased the lift system cables in all provided zerks, and I've greased up the gearing inside the power lift box as well. Doesn't seem to make a difference.
The lift is really struggling...does it sound like it could be an issue with the voltage coming from the battery?? If it's getting well below 12 volts I assume this could cause the problem...if that is the case (low voltage from the battery) what could be some possible solutions?
Any other ideas outside of voltage? I suppose it could be a bad motor on the lift itself...that would make sense...haha...but I'm hoping not.
Any experiences and/or help would be appreciated!!
