Need new tires for drapery motors 89 WB pt40

[Curt Sprenger]

I bought drape tires from Somfy Systems in February, 2005. 800 637-6639,
$16.17/set. They were what was needed and they are still working today.

On 9/1/07, 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.
>
> Any suggestions will be appreciated.
>
> Ken & Patti Marsh
> Full-timing at last!
> ToWanda'89WLWB40ft
>
> "All who wander are not lost."
> J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973)
>
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Curt Sprenger
1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
Anaheim Hills, CA


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