General Wind down tool

[glenncraig]

Hi all, does anyone know where I can find the wind down tool on the Hymer B Classic. Or does anybody know where I could purchase one. I have only had the van for a few weeks and still trying to find everything.

 

[cid]

Hi glenncraig and welcome, I'm slightly slow on the uptake but what is a wind down tool used for? All the Best, Ian.

 

[glenncraig]

There is a hole in the floor that a tool is inserted and winds the spare wheel down onto the ground. Then you are able to get the spare wheel from underneath the MH.

 

[Communicator]

There is a hole in the floor that a tool is inserted and winds the spare wheel down onto the ground. Then you are able to get the spare wheel from underneath the MH.

If I remember correctly the tool has a none standard shape, pentagonal? so that you cannot use standard socket components.

 

[glenncraig]

I’ve tried umpteen different socket, then I realised that the top of the winch is round. So I have to get the specific tool. Have not got a clue as to where to look for one. I don’t even know the corect name. The manual only calls it a tool it also doesn’t mention to where to find it.

 

[Communicator]

I’ve tried umpteen different socket, then I realised that the top of the winch is round. So I have to get the specific tool. Have not got a clue as to where to look for one. I don’t even know the corect name. The manual only calls it a tool it also doesn’t mention to where to find it.

Something like this? Perhaps in a bag with jack and wheelbrace?

 

[glenncraig]

The wind down is circular with a pin running through it, and a tube with slots on either side would slide onto it.

 

[varesecrazy]

The wind down is circular with a pin running through it, and a tube with slots on either side would slide onto it.

From what I see..( Good pic)

Measure the "tube" diameter

Say 9.5mm

Then get a socket (6 sided) that is that size so 10mm..or 3/8 of an inch

Then cut 2 x slots in the "corners" of the socket,
to pass over the 2x roll-pin "EARS"
in your photo

 

[glenncraig]

Thanks I’ll give that a go

 

[The Panda Nut]

You might be able to find on old style wheelbrace at a breakers and cut the slots in the end of that too as an alternative. Check its not just on the end of the wheelbrace or jack handle.

 

[glenncraig]

I haven’t been able to find a jack or wheel brace. I ended up buying a bottle jack and a wrench.

 

[Communicator]

The wind down is circular with a pin running through it, and a tube with slots on either side would slide onto it.

Sorry, I was thinking of a standard Fiat tool, Perhaps yours is a later version or Hymer specific

 

[Communicator]

From what I see..( Good pic)

Measure the "tube" diameter

Say 9.5mm

Then get a socket (6 sided) that is that size so 10mm..or 3/8 of an inch

Then cut 2 x slots in the "corners" of the socket,
to pass over the 2x roll-pin "EARS"
in your photo

Given that sockets are typcally made from Chrome Vanadium steel, I would not want to be the person trying to cut slots in one. A tube style box spanner may be an easier proposition. My own thoughts in that direction centered around a suitable scrap length of gas or water pipe.. of which ther are a few short lengths in my workshop. A suitable bolt pinned into the other end would provide a hexagon on which a socket could be fitted.

 

[glenncraig]

That sounds like a great idea. I’ll have a look in my hut for the pipe. It’s like Aladdin's cave of junk that might come in handy one day