Carefree of Colorado Service
Manual
S
LIDEOUT
C
OVER
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R
EPLACING THE
S
PRING
A
SSEMBLY
This procedure will require two people.
Figure 2. Replacing the Spring Assembly.
1. Remove the roller tube from the vehicle.
2. Remove the existing spring winds.
Tip: Use a pair of good quality work gloves to protect the hands while holding onto the roller tube.
Insulated rubber gloves provide a solid grip.
1.1. Firmly hold onto the roller tube.
CAUTION
The spring is wound and under tension. When the pin is removed, the
spindle will turn rapidly. To avoid personal injury, keep hands away from the spindle until the
spring has unwound.
1.2. Remove the spring locking pin and allow the spring to unwind.
3. After the spring is unwound, remove the #8 x 1 pan head square drive screw that attaches the spindle
assembly to the roller tube and save.
4. Remove the spring assembly from the roller tube and set aside.
5. Insert the new spring assembly and secure to the roller tube with the #8 x 1 screw removed previously.
Calculating the Spring Winds
The spring winds are calculated based on the box length of the slide-out. To calculate the spring winds
(room closed), measure the box length
IN FEET
.
Box Length
Winds
Required
47" or less
Spring Winds =
11
4' to 13'11"
Spring Winds =
Number of feet +7
14' to 16' 4"
Spring Winds =
21
Example: Box Length = 10' 4"; spring winds = 10 + 7 = 17.
Always round down to the nearest whole number.
Adding Spring Winds
NOTE: Have a spring lock pin available. The pin should be a solid 3/16 x 1 1/4 shaft with a flat end
such as a drill bit. If using a 3/16 cotter pin, cut the two legs flush so that the end is flat.
6. Have one person firmly hold the roller tube stationary.
7. Using a 13/16 box wrench or equivalent, turn the spindle counter clockwise to add spring winds. One
complete rotation of the spindle equals one spring wind.
8. After adding the required number of spring winds, firmly hold the wrench and roller tube and insert the
spring locking pin.
9. Hold the pin in place and slowly release the wrench. Place tape over the head of the pin to avoid the
pin coming out.
After completing the spring replacement, go to "Installing the Roller Tube Assembly".
Firmly Grasp the Roller Tube
13/16 Open End
Box Wrench
3/16 x 1 3/4 Locking Pin
Cut End Off Flat
#8 x 1 PHSD Screw
cs010
Box Length
(in feet)
as027
