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Subject Topic: Powrtouch mover motor coupling Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonNeiljohn
24/7/2014 at 3:22pm
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My mover stopped working, the X spider coupling between the motor and the right angle worm gearbox has broken. Anyone got a scrap motor gearbox assembly I can rob a coupling from? Or know where I can get one? Powrtouch only supply complete assemblies...


PersonNeiljohn
24/7/2014 at 3:23pm
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Oh and the motor gearbox is the same as some of the Reich units too, so one of those might do!


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Hi

Try ringing Si Mayfield (mobile engineer) on 07711 960617 - he has loads of bits for powertouch

he can also be emailed on caravanman at therabbithole.karoo.co.uk

He is based in East Yorkshire but I am sure he would post out to you  - he is very helpful



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that should be caravanman at therabbithole.karoo.co.uk - seems that the at sign didnt work!

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The    AT sign never works. Seems the forum blocks it.

You cannot put links to specific web pages either if they have the   AT sign also.


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Personsalmong
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Thanks Grampian19 - I thought it was just me!!

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I have the same problem,it seems ridiculous to need to replace the whole motor/gearbox for £150.
just found this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/323300828377?format=1&hlpv=1&cond=1&clk_rvr_id=1592404391240&rmvSB=true
Still expensive just for the coupler.
Looking down the info it says they sell the couplers seperately
saxo1


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Post last edited on 09/07/2018 19:32:39


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I just ordered one £32 from:
repairmymover.co.uk
saxo1


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Hi saxo1 .would be interested to know if the replacement couplings did the trick as I have same issue however I'm thinking why would it disintegrate in the first place it's possible it's a crap batch of couplings or the gear box has an issue hence the first thing to go innthe train is the coupling.


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Quote: Originally posted by Jakeyworth on 21/10/2018
Hi saxo1 .would be interested to know if the replacement couplings did the trick as I have same issue however I'm thinking why would it disintegrate in the first place it's possible it's a crap batch of couplings or the gear box has an issue hence the first thing to go innthe train is the coupling.


It works OK since I fitted it but I haven't used it much since.Mine failed when I was trying to move the van out of some deep ruts,it could possibly be designed to fail as the weak link if the mover is over-stressed but it is not a very good design.
saxo1


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PersonNeiljohn
21/10/2018 at 7:41pm
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Turned out the mover was still under the 5 year warranty, so PowrTouch supplied a complete motor/gearbox assembly FOC. And saxo1 your right it is probably a mechanical 'fuse' by design.


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I think you right guys a mechanical fuse is a good way of putting it neiljohn. New couplings and gear box for me then. Thanks for reply guys.


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The new coupling cost £30 and it doesn't involve much more work to change it,as opposed to £150 for new gearbox from Powerplus.
I stripped mine down and there is nothing wrong with the gearbox

saxo1


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Gone for a refurb one. £90 for that and couplings.



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