Need new tires for drapery motors 89 WB pt40

[Richard Gideon]

In lieu of purchasing new drive wheels, try switching one of
the 'idler' wheels to the driver position. Another thought is to
replace the traverse rod cord...available at your local Ace Hardware,
part number 509480 (from Ace Hardware google search). Stay away from
the polyester cords which IMO are too slick and lack the desired
traction capabilities. We felt so smart when we found the cotton
cord at Ace Hardware in Webster, WI after finding other cords that
seemed 'too slick', 'too loosely woven' or were incorrect diameter.

The cord on our 1989 FC powered drapes severed and after replacing
cord, the drapes work properly. The old cord was worn thin in the
area that got cycled the most.

Dick & Pat Gideon
1989 35 FC
Rolla, MO

Earlier

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, KP Marsh
wrote:
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> We are having some problems with the drive wheel on the drapery
motors on the front of the coach. Units are original controlers made
by Lightwood Mfg, Clackamas, OR. Tried to locate them on internet and
it appears that the company has been bought out. At the suggestion of
other members on one of the sites we ordered tires from Kirsch
dealer, but found that the new tires are too small for our rollers.
NowI am sure that we are not the only ones to have to have similar
experience. Does anyone have a source of new tire for these units.
The drive tire has an inside diameter of 11/16". The tires I received
are 5/8"I.D. Kirsch tires are also very thick, while the old tires
are only about 1/8" thick and deeply groved causing the cords to slip.
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> Any suggestions will be appreciated.
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> Ken & Patti Marsh
> Full-timing at last!
> ToWanda'89WLWB40ft
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> "All who wander are not lost."
> J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973)
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