roof

heatherpetch · Post by **heatherpetch** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 8:57 pm

please can anyone tell me when the roof rises should it stop bleeping when it gets to the top,ours carries on

haydn callow · Post by **haydn callow** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 8:59 pm

Yes it should stop bleeping. Try getting up and giving it a bit of a push or unzip the sides and then have a go. The plastic sides are a bit of a struggle for the motors

francophile1947 · Post by **francophile1947** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 9:01 pm

I often find that I have to lower it a few inches, and then raise it again to stop the beeping.

jimsmimm · Post by **jimsmimm** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 9:02 pm

or you could try putting it fully up then bring it back a few inch then put it up again... some times helps it go that last half a mill

haydn callow · Post by **haydn callow** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 9:10 pm

That also works but if you fold up the sides before lowering I think the problem will go away.

heatherpetch · Post by **heatherpetch** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 9:31 pm

thanks for that everyone i will try all of them

maxheadroom · Post by **maxheadroom** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 9:40 am

Make sure the engine is running as it seems to give it a little more boost when lifting.

Veg_Ian · Post by **Veg_Ian** » Sun Sep 02, 2007 9:21 am

That's an interesting observation Max. Yesterday I raised the roof to fit yet another patch to the netting and decided to try it without the engine running (first time I've done this) and sure enough the bleeping continued until I switched the ignition off. It appeared to have opened fully but maybe it needs the engine running to get it fully extended.

Dabs · Post by **Dabs** » Sun Sep 02, 2007 9:32 am

If Your engine is running it just means there is less stress on the electrical draw from the battery as it is driven from the vehicle battery.I think I am right in saying its quite a big event in battery terms so its always best to have the engine running.
It is also important to ensure that the mechanism is well lubricated too which does reduce any drag and friction when its being lifted thus making it easier on the motors and batteries when operated.
Dabs

Simple Simon · Post by **Simple Simon** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 11:28 am

I get a lot of groaning when I put the roof up. I was convinced that it was herself (did I say groaning or moaning!!!). I think , though, that I need lubrication. Other than London Pride internally what lubrication is recommended and where should it be applied?

Veg_Ian · Post by **Veg_Ian** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 11:32 am

It's recommended to use white lithium grease as it applies as a thin film of oil. Anything else and it gets everywhere (I found out the hard way and have spent ages cleaning grease off everything). Apply to the runners and rollers. Having said that it still creaks and groans for the final part of the lift.

maxheadroom · Post by **maxheadroom** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 7:03 pm

Mine only moans & groans on the way down is this a sign of age ( N reg)??? Or do I need better lubrication?