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Steering column

Anyone know who made the tilt tele column! I need to get the lower cover(s) off of mine to see why the tilt won't move. I don't want to start prying on the plastic until I know how it comes off.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

Re: Steering column

Reply #1 –
Bruce,

Don't know if you have the same steering column as our coach.  If you do, this old thread might shed some light:

Grand Villa Steering Wheel Removal

I can't remember if the plastic covers over the tilting mechanism can be removed without removing the steering wheel.  Slept since then...
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
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Re: Steering column

Reply #2 –
Thanks Chuck, problem fixed nothing broke just stuck. Cleaned and lubed works great. Here is the manufacturer of the column in mine.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

Re: Steering column

Reply #3 –
Yes, the plastic covers on the Douglas Autotech steering column can be removed without removing the wheel.  Been a long time ago, but as I recall, raising the column made removal and installation easier.  They just (gently) pry off.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Re: Steering column

Reply #4 –
You are correct Brett, my tilt hasn't worked in 5 years. Amazing what s bit of lubricantion will do
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

Re: Steering column

Reply #5 –
Quote from: bbeane –
Amazing what s bit of lubrication will do 

I'm going to assume I've got the same set-up. What did you lube it with, Bruce?
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Re: Steering column

Reply #6 –
Hey mike I used a spray oil (not penetrating oil)
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country