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Goshen Lift System Guide

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A Goshen lift uses one main cable to move springs through a central tube and out to the corner posts. It may be operated by a manual winch or an approved powered unit. Identify both the lift and the winch: the lift-system instructions do not replace the winch’s own manual.

Confirm which Goshen system is fitted

Goshen identifies square telescoping posts as the 1473 series and rectangular posts as the 2660 series. Use that distinction alongside the central tube, cable route, camper label and component markings. A post shape alone does not determine replacement cable length.

Winch position is a clue, not a verdict. Goshen’s own repair sheet includes a rear-winch Dutchmen exception. If the mechanism does not match the expected layout, inspect the actual drive rather than ordering by location or brand.

Inspect before changing a setting

  1. Record the exact camper model, year and VIN or older serial number.
  2. Photograph the winch, front and rear of the master tube, reversing pulley and corner posts from safe positions.
  3. Note whether the problem affects the whole roof, the front or rear pair, or one corner.
  4. Check for obvious cable damage, displaced guides, damaged brackets or interference. Stop using a lift with broken wires, a slipping holding mechanism or a moving attachment.

Keep the observations separate from the diagnosis. An uneven roof can involve the cable path, spring system, post friction or supporting structure. An adjustment should follow inspection, not be used to compensate for damaged components.

Use the right maintenance instructions

Locate the specified lubrication points for the lift and for the exact winch model. Lubricating an entire assembly indiscriminately can contaminate friction surfaces. Dutton-Lainson’s brake-winch instructions distinguish lubricated bearings and gears from brake components that must remain free of oil and grease.

For spring or main-cable replacement, Goshen’s procedure starts with the roof down; spring replacement is handled one end at a time. Do not substitute a generic roof-up cable tutorial. The cable attachment, routing and any required retained wraps must be resolved against the instructions for the actual lift-and-winch installation.

Prepare the replacement specification

Use the model identification guide and cable measurement worksheet. Keep suffixes and storage-compartment details in the record. Do not derive a cut length from a stretched or incomplete old cable.

For the manufacturer’s diagrams and procedure, consult Goshen’s lift-system technical resources. Confirm model applicability before service.