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Starcraft: Goshen & Lift Identification Notes

Use these notes with the camper’s factory label and physical lift hardware. They help resolve identification questions; they are not a complete model catalog or a parts-compatibility guarantee.

Keep the model complete

References include numeric codes such as 1701 and 1701L, RT variants and named models. A familiar name such as Nova does not establish a single lift design across every production year.

Confirm the lift mechanism

Starcraft used the older one-cable-to-yoke layout, a four-cable winch arrangement and Goshen equipment on different campers. Count the cables at the winch and trace the mechanism. The 1983–1984 transition especially requires a physical check.

What to record

Record the camper year, full model, winch label and whether there is a mechanical stop assembly. Do not apply a 1985 cable chart to an unidentified later camper.

• Full factory model, year and VIN or older serial number.
• Winch or drive identification, plus a wide photograph of its route.
• Corner-post shape and any evidence of previous modifications.

If the reference does not match

Do not pick a near match. Compare the Starcraft four-cable guide and the lift identification guide. Once Goshen is confirmed, use the measurement worksheet with the manufacturer’s current reference points if model records remain uncertain.

Retain labelled photographs and confirmed measurements together. Do not measure by releasing loaded components or crawl beneath an unsupported camper.