Rope Runner Pro click of death

[JBH]

Anyone else experienced this unsettling noise? 

 

Noticed it a week ago

 

Lubricated with WD-40 and 3-in-1 every week

 

Maybe life on my hitch climber wasn't so bad..?

[Dan Maynard]

Short answer - no.

[kram]

Never used one.

 

I believe theres supposed to be a spring inside that riveted joint. It may be the spring has broken or came out of place. Probably not a safety issue but worth getting it checked.

[Rich Rule]

18 hours ago, JBH said:

Anyone else experienced this unsettling noise? 

 

Noticed it a week ago

 

Lubricated with WD-40 and 3-in-1 every week

 

Maybe life on my hitch climber wasn't so bad..?

I have one of the first batch of RRPro’s from Treestuff.

 

I have never heard of that noise or heard of anyone else with that problem.

 

I will keep an eye on mine and if you find out what it is then let us know.

 

I have had the bird go stiff after climbing repeated sloppy lime trees in the rain.  Quick blast through the dishwasher and lube with some light oil and it has been good to go.

[Mark_Skyland]

I suggest contacting the dealer you bought it from. It may be out of warranty but all PPE manufactures want feedback if there is an issue with one of their products.

 

[Dan Maynard]

I had another look at mine, that part is all sealed in so yeah definitely shouldn't do that. Also looking at the spare parts, you don't seem to be able to buy that bit as shouldn't wear.

[gand]

I've sent the vid to a mate who's going to the TCIA Expo in America. Hopefully he'll show it to someone that knows. He's on the plane at the minute so might not pick it up

[JBH]

Many thanks for all the help folks. I've forwarded it to Woody and Tom at HB as well 

 

It is the non-ce one also and I've had a lot of dirty limes recently so could be that. I've rinsed, air-lined it and lubricated it. Might buy one of those ultrasonic jewellery baths. 

 

Cheers Gand, hopefully they'll get some answers 👍

[Dan Maynard]

Sounds like you're well up on it already, but if it's an older one is it in these batches?

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[JBH]

Cheers Dan, mine is a 04/21. Seeing as the 03/21 and 05/21 are both recalled it doesn't fill me with confidence.