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Motor for copilot chair foot rest lift

The motor on the copilots chair that raises and lowers the foot rest is not doing well. Thing is I'm not at the coach. Does anyone remember the standard maker of the seats in a 1998 U320. I think it's a Villa. But not sure.
Jerry & Nona and Kimeru the cat that thinks she's a dog
1998 36' WTFE U320  #5314 Motorcade #17711
USAF 1975-1995
2019 Subaru Crosstrek 'toad'
2003 Subaru Legacy touring car
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Re: Motor for copilot chair foot rest lift

Reply #1 –
Give it a shot of silicone spray

Re: Motor for copilot chair foot rest lift

Reply #2 –
Think the 98 is Flexsteel,may just be gummed up from dust and dirt.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

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Reply #3 –
Quote from: John44 –
Think the 98 is Flexsteel,may just be gummed up from dust and dirt.
Well, That would make sense as Flexsteel no longer makes RV furniture. Hopefully some of the common parts like motors, screw shafts are available should that be our issue. I'll give it a spray of silicone and see what happens.
Jerry & Nona and Kimeru the cat that thinks she's a dog
1998 36' WTFE U320  #5314 Motorcade #17711
USAF 1975-1995
2019 Subaru Crosstrek 'toad'
2003 Subaru Legacy touring car
jerry Fincher | Flickr

Re: Motor for copilot chair foot rest lift

Reply #4 –
Quote from: bigdog –
I'll give it a spray of silicone and see what happens.
BigDog,

If it is gummed up like many of ours have been it will take more thorough cleaning than just a spray of silicone.  On mine I used a popsicle stick and toothpicks to scrape out at least a tablespoon of hard congealed gunk.  It has worked wonderfully ever since. 

Richard
Jan & Richard Witt
1999 U-320  36ft WTFE
Build Number: 5478 Motorcade: 16599
2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited w/Air Force One
Jan: NO5U, Richard:KA5RIW
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Re: Motor for copilot chair foot rest lift

Reply #5 –
Went out to the coach today. The Co-pilot chair is a Villa. Wiped off what i could. But the biggest ease on the motor came from lubing the guide rails. I'll have to go back and lube some more when I get a spray bottle that has a long straw. My little squeeze bottle wasn't cutting it in the tight spaces.

Seems the motor screw drive assembly isn't to awfully expensive at $90ish. likely a PITA to change though.
Jerry & Nona and Kimeru the cat that thinks she's a dog
1998 36' WTFE U320  #5314 Motorcade #17711
USAF 1975-1995
2019 Subaru Crosstrek 'toad'
2003 Subaru Legacy touring car
jerry Fincher | Flickr

Re: Motor for copilot chair foot rest lift

Reply #6 –
Villa International has a retro kit for the Villa Co-Pilot chair footrest.  It replaces the motor, transmission, screw drive and all parts needed.  Mine would start to extend and then stop.  A short wait and it would move a little more but never fully extend.  I thought motor but Villa said plastic gears in transmission were shot.  Parts not available any more so retro kit was my only choice.  It is a big PIA to replace but manageable.  The cost was about $200.00 for the kit.  You can call and talk to Mike, if I remember correctly, at Villa International, 562-404-8111.  Mine has worked fine since replacing.  Good luck!
Bill and Joyce, The House2 and Dashboard Pig III
2000 U320 4210 CAI (The House2)
Build # 5733
2019 F150 King Ranch FX4

Re: Motor for copilot chair foot rest lift

Reply #7 –
A couple of years ago Foretravel parts had a replacement gear, call and talk to Brad about it. David Flannigan replace mine while I was in for some work.


Keith
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2003 U320T 4025 PBBS Designer series
Build 6203    Cummins 500hp
2000 U320 4010 WTFE / Build 5762 —Sold—
Motorcade #18070   
Pasadena, Texas
2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara-Sunset Orange pearl coat
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Re: Motor for copilot chair foot rest lift

Reply #8 –
Quote from: Bill B –
Villa International has a retro kit for the Villa Co-Pilot chair footrest.  It replaces the motor, transmission, screw drive and all parts needed.  Mine would start to extend and then stop.  A short wait and it would move a little more but never fully extend.  I thought motor but Villa said plastic gears in transmission were shot.  Parts not available any more so retro kit was my only choice.  It is a big PIA to replace but manageable.  The cost was about $200.00 for the kit.  You can call and talk to Mike, if I remember correctly, at Villa International, 562-404-8111.  Mine has worked fine since replacing.  Good luck!
The gear thing makes sense as the motor jumps around when extending and no issue on retraction.
Jerry & Nona and Kimeru the cat that thinks she's a dog
1998 36' WTFE U320  #5314 Motorcade #17711
USAF 1975-1995
2019 Subaru Crosstrek 'toad'
2003 Subaru Legacy touring car
jerry Fincher | Flickr