Viking IDT Lift System Diagram, Recall, And Repair Tips
Upgrades happen all the time. Technology finds ways to improve on previous designs. When this happens it is difficult to find the parts you need when you do not have the upgraded system. This is what happened with the Viking IDT lift system.
You may not be able to find parts for the Viking IDT lift system as that company had to do a recall and then went out of business. The available diagrams may also not be much help but you will have to be the judge on that.
To learn more about this lift system, just continue to read our article. it does its best to get you the most up-to-date information possible so you can fix your Viking IDT lift system correctly
IDT Lift System Diagram
We have one diagram that may be of use to you. It is accompanied by photos so you can get a better ‘picture’ of how to repair your own IDT lift system. All you have to do is click on this link and scroll down until you get to the diagram.
The problem you are going to run into is that this diagram looks like it is a square handle winch system which parts are no longer available. You have to buy some upgraded parts to make your old lift system work.
According to Viking-- “As for parts from the bumper up, if your crank handle shaft has a square end you have the older wench system and parts are no longer available. You would need to order the parts listed below to update your camper.
If your crank handle shaft has a round end, the update has been done and you can order any of the parts listed below to repair your system.”
Viking Tent Trailer Lift System Repair
Here is a simple process to help you make sure your lift system is back in action as quickly as possible. Step one is to look for any obstructions that may be blocking the path of the lifts or the cables. Use a pair of pliers to remove any obstacles.
Step two has you cranking the winch handle. If you find no resistance, the cable is broken and needs to be replaced. Step three is for you to go underneath the trailer and remove the long main tube.
You are to check the cable for anything jamming its operation and any damage to the pulleys. If the pulleys are damaged, then you need to replace them as well. The next step is to check the 4 smaller tubes. Inside of those are the springs and if they are damaged they need to be replaced.
Greasing the springs will help you avoid damage. When you put the tubes back into place make sure to grease all the grease fittings so that the tubes, pulleys, and springs work right.
Here is a link to a detailed repair PDF file for the L & W lift system on Jayco and Viking pop up campers. It should provide you with all the information you need to fix your lift system
Finding Viking Pop Up Camper Lift System Parts
If you want to update your old lift system, here is a list of parts you will need. This is direct from Viking 7 years ago and may the parts and prices may not be available or more expensive:
“Updated IDT lift system parts for the waist-high crank assy:
991000 BRACKET ASSY, LOWER WAIST HIGH IDT LIFT SYSTEM dealer price $ 13.68
1021407 CRANK ASSY, WAIST HIGH BEARING POWER KIT READY IDT dealer price $ 172.30
1000758 SPROCKET, 16 TOOTH IDT LIFT SYSTEM Dealer price $ 18.58
1000749 CHAIN, 50" IDT LIFT SYSTEM Dealer price $ 39.44
1041869 HANDLE, CRANK ASSY HEAVY DUTY IDT LIFT (Round Shaft) Dealer price $ 76.40
Sorry, I know these prices are very high, this system was not used in production so they have never been ordered in large quantities.”
For more modern systems, here is one link you can try. We include it as it has some important information on the landing page. Hannah Parts seems to be the go-to supplier for most things RV or trailer related as well the company found at this link.
We suggest you contact them first to see if they have what you want in stock and ask them any questions you may have. Also, you should try contacting Coachman/Viking directly to see if they have the parts on hand or where you can find them.
We cannot guarantee that these parts will be affordable or available. If your system is old, you may have to refit the lift system with the newer model. Also, if you want IDT replacement parts, about 4 years ago this was the only company that stocked them is Canvas Replacements in Wisconsin.
IDT Lift System Recall
There was a recall of the IDT lift system but it happen a very long time ago. After the recall, IDT went bankrupt and at the time of this writing, there is no information on the reasons why the company failed.
Viking started with Goshen, then in 2004 to 2006 it switched to the IDT lift system and then back to Goshen or L & W Engineering. L & W bought the IDT technology and made parts for it but that was only done till about 2015 or so.
The recall does not affect any sales today.
Some Final Words
Lift systems change as technology finds new ways to do the same task. Unfortunately, that makes it tougher to find parts for the older system that has served you well. it is possible to get a company to fabricate the parts, but that is going to be very expensive to do.
You may have to upgrade to the new system and save yourself the hassle.
