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I was setting up in a heavy rain on Friday, unhooked the latch on the four corners, started cranking and BAM! >:( One of the latches flipped back up and a lift cable broke. With some help, I used a piece of wood to hold up the one corner for the weekend.
I've downloaded our lift system manual https://canvascampers.com/inde.....tion=dldir and removed the broken cable. Now, to buy a new one and get it installed by Thursday.
Can I buy one or are they a set of 4? I have picture and will post them soon.
There are two different types of Coleman lift cables that attached to the wiffletree. One with a loop and one with a threaded bolt. I have the threaded bolt option. Looks like $39.95 plus shipping: it includes the cable, size chart and crimp tool. I cut the cable to the length that is needed.
Wait: local dealer just called back and they have it in stock for $30... no shipping.
That makes it a lot simpler. When I did work on another project that had aircraft cable, I didn't have a tool to cut it cleanly. Just took it down to Home Depot and they cut it for me no charge in their rental tool department.
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Coleman advertises buying the plyers seperate from American Lifting Products in Coatsville, PA. They are 10 minutes from my office. I called them, they provided Coleman will all lift cables and much of the hardware but the smallest order for cable is 20,000 ft. - I'll be running to the dealer this evening.
Well, I camped over the weekend with a board holding the corner of the roof up. You can do that when you are camping the 6 other guys that you know.
Monday evening was a frustrating evening until 11pm with little success while laying on a tarp in the soaked lawn. Tuesday was much better with the lift cable installed and the camper opened up. It is airing out and drying now from the weekend. I need to still adjust it so all corners are opens level, planning it for tomorrow evening. I have a few pictures that I can post.
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