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Inop power chord reel

I was forced due to circumstance to deploy the 50 amp power cord its full length. When I went to reel it in, the motor runs but the reel doesn't turn,  Is there a clutch between the motor and the reel or a direct connection that might have sheared?  Any easy fixes?
Thanks for any info.
Larry
Larry Boyd, Alice and Fritz the Cat
'03 U320 40 "Brutus" / '08 Jeep Cherokee

Re: Inop power chord reel

Reply #1 –
Try a google search using your cords manufacturer name.  I found this for you on the FMCA forum.  Maybe it's the same as yours?

Repairing Shore Power Cable Power Reel - FMCA Motorhome Forums

Keith

Keith, Joyce & Smokey the Australian Cattle Dog
1995 U320 SE Extreme 40' WTBI Build # 4780, with a Honda CR-V hopefully still following behind.
Motorcade # 17030
FMCA # F422159

Re: Inop power chord reel

Reply #2 –
Thanks for the help.  I'm checking on it now.
Larry Boyd, Alice and Fritz the Cat
'03 U320 40 "Brutus" / '08 Jeep Cherokee

Re: Inop power chord reel

Reply #3 –
Quote from: LBoyd –
I was forced due to circumstance to deploy the 50 amp power cord its full length. When I went to reel it in, the motor runs but the reel doesn't turn,  Is there a clutch between the motor and the reel or a direct connection that might have sheared?  Any easy fixes?
Thanks for any info.
Larry
Larry,
Parts are not available from MFG. But this person sells the small gear that is probably broken in your unit. See Photo. His son makes them and he sells them for $50. plus shipping
John Delmatoff 3440 Welsh Dr. NORCO Ca  92860.  (951)315-9135
Instructions on how to install the gear yourself is at
http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/26336645.cfm
The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"
 

Re: Inop power chord reel

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Barry Beam –
Larry,
Parts are not available from MFG. But this person sells the small gear that is probably broken in your unit. See Photo. His son makes them and he sells them for $50. plus shipping
John Delmatoff 3440 Welsh Dr. NORCO Ca  92860.  (951)315-9135
Instructions on how to install the gear yourself is at
http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/26336645.cfm
Thanks Barry, the internet search was going nowhere.
Larry Boyd, Alice and Fritz the Cat
'03 U320 40 "Brutus" / '08 Jeep Cherokee