Jayco roof winding mechanism??

[Swogjb]

G'day All,
We are heading off tomorrow morning for a couple of days down to the Glenelg River with our fairly new Jayco Hawk.
Tonight I wound the camper up to wack the bedding in and stock the fridge up.
It wound up no problems.
When I went to wind  the roof down it didn't want to go down properly. It took a few goes winding it up and then down again.
The roof would start to go down and then catch or stick on something after about 5 winds of the handle. The cables were loosening but the roof was not droping.
Has anybody else had the same problem?
If so what was the solution?
Any advise greatly appreciated.

Glenn

[goody59]

Just throwing it out there. Was the CV level? I here that makes a big difference.

[Swogjb]

Just throwing it out there. Was the CV level? I here that makes a big difference.

Yep.... Level as.

I was thinking something maybe  needs lubricating.
Might try a spraying the four  sliding corner posts with some panthers pi$$.

[GS]

sorry Panthers Pss? lost me

I would be using Silicone spray

[Swogjb]

sorry Panthers Pss? lost me

I would be using Silicone spray

Sorry..... That's what we call WD40 types products around these parts.

[flamingo]

  Gday Glenn   We had the same prob with our new Flamingo. One corner wouldnt go down, Stayed about an inch up. Eventually it dropped, dunno what caused it i just put it down to being new and a bit sticky.    Phil