Reich move control

[Ian_374397790]

Hi I have a Reich Move Control fitted to my caravan and the rollers are worn, has anyone fitted new rollers and is this a easy job.I am quite handy but don`t want to try to take off the old rollers and find I cant complete the job as I need the mover to get of my drive, I would be grateful for any help.

Thanks Ian

 

[DeliDave]

swapped mine for the later grooved ones they are much lighter just removed the end plates and tapped them off iirc.got them off fleabay and received them quickly,can look up the seller if you need as i emailed him about the kit to move the rollers not long ago

 

[Ian_374397790]

Thanks that seems easy if you could let me have the name of your supplyer.

Thanks again

Ian

 

[JTQ]

Changing the rollers is a 10 minute job each side; I did not even need to jack up.

Just undo the three nuts & bolts [10mm spanners] securing the motor/gearbox units to almost the full extent of the bolt length. Or if necessary remove one of them, I cant quite remember but you can leave one or more in taking the weight.

This gives you freedom to move the roller off its outer spigot bearing and you can then draw it outwards towards you slipping it off the gearbox stub shaft.

I did it on a van to replace the plastic bearing shell pushed into the roller. This came out and was replaced very easily if anybody ever needs to do that job.

 

[Ian_374397790]

Sounds easy, so you don`t have to remove the allen key bolt on the front face of the roller?

Thanks for your reply and will have a go when I get yhe rollers.

Ian

 

[JTQ]

Ian, no you don't need and should NOT remove the Allen bolt on the outside. Has I said all you need to do is move the motor/gearbox unit away from the flange of the "mover". As said its a simple three bolt fixing. That will allow the roller to come off the outside bearing journal. Then you will find you can move the roller to one side enough for the roller to come towards you. In moving towards you the inboard end of the roller simply comes of the shaft of the gearbox.

The "drive" by the way is taken by a "rollpin" diametrically through the gearbox shaft, onto an open-ended slot in the roller. That "rollpin" stays in place. Put some grease on that gearbox shaft/rollpin on reassembly to stop corrosion and make the drive less harsh, less prone to knocking. Don't grease the out board bearing its only a plastic shell and grease will cause dirt to stick in there and wear it away quicker; its a dry bearing.

 

[Ian_374397790]

Thanks again I will have a go as soon as the weather will alow.

Ian