Flexible Shaft for Cable Slide Motor

[Sherwolfe]

Any suggestions on where I can get the flexible shaft for a cable slide motor on a Keystone Cougar 29RLDWE. Apparently the first owner either lost it or didn't get one. I already have located the hydraulic pump motor for the front slide and have the right size connection for my drill, but the back slide is cable driven.

Is this something I can order without going to the dealer?

[66joej]

Available at Amazon. "HORUSDY 3-Piece Flexible Socket Extension Bar Set 1/2 1/4 3/8 Drive 10" 8" 6" (Flexible Socket Extension)"

[Sherwolfe]

Thank You, will check it out.

[JRTJH]

In the past, I've "cobbled together" a 12", a 8" and a 6" quarter inch extensions, added an APEX bit holder and a 1/4" bit to make a tool. You can do it with 3/8" or even 1/2" drive extensions.

If you prefer, most any RV dealer will either have them in stock or will be able to order one or two for you. I find that for "larger slides" one is not enough.

You can also buy a replacement type on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-00239A-Flexible-Extension-Piece/dp/B000RJN1GO?th=1 If you order from Amazon, you'll also need the APEX bit holder and the appropriate sized bit to fit your motor drive. You'll also need a means to attach the flex shaft to your drill driver.

Harbor Freight also has flex shaft drives: https://www.harborfreight.com/flexible-shaft-hex-bit-driver-attachment-7-pc-68514.html They are about 8" long so you'd need two to reach most slide motors. At $5 each, complete with bits, using the 20% off coupon makes them a "deal"....

ADDED: Home Depot has an 11" flex drive shaft for about $12: https://www.homedepot.com/p/eazypower-11-in-x-1-4-in-Hex-Consumer-Flex-A-Bit-1-Pack-73609/202790022?cm_mmc=Shopping%7CG%7CBase%7CD25T%7C25-7_POWER+TOOL+ACCESSORIES%7CNA%7CPLA%7c717000000341 27227%7c58700003933021549%7c92700031755124904&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI77_FyKTs4wIVCdbACh26MACIEAQYAiAB EgJLD_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[Sherwolfe]

Thanks JRTJH for the info, as usual, you are a wealth of information. This site offers many helpful comments.