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03-19-2020, 04:57 AM
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Bent Stabilizer Jack
Hello Fellow Forum Members,
I own a 2019 FL3941 with Lippert automatic leveling systems. During the leveling process the stabilizing or grounding jack, not the large front leveling jack, located on the door side towards the front of the RV became bent. Please don’t ask how. Now because of the bent stabilizer jack the other three stabilizing jacks won’t retract and I can’t move to my next site. Until I get the new jack from the manufacturer does anyone know if it is possible to remove the bent jack and connect the hydraulic lines together so the fluid can pass through the system unobstructed permitting the remaining three stabilizer jacks to retract. On a temporary basis to stabilize the RV I will use a mechanical jack for the bent one.
Also, does anyone know where I can get a rebuilt jack or where to have this jack repaired in case I can’t get one from Lippert in a timely manner?
Thanks in Advance
Tom
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03-19-2020, 05:31 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tjh@reagan.com
Hello Fellow Forum Members,
I own a 2019 FL3941 with Lippert automatic leveling systems. During the leveling process the stabilizing or grounding jack, not the large front leveling jack, located on the door side towards the front of the RV became bent. Please don’t ask how. Now because of the bent stabilizer jack the other three stabilizing jacks won’t retract and I can’t move to my next site. Until I get the new jack from the manufacturer does anyone know if it is possible to remove the bent jack and connect the hydraulic lines together so the fluid can pass through the system unobstructed permitting the remaining three stabilizer jacks to retract. On a temporary basis to stabilize the RV I will use a mechanical jack for the bent one.
Also, does anyone know where I can get a rebuilt jack or where to have this jack repaired in case I can’t get one from Lippert in a timely manner?
Thanks in Advance
Tom
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Not sure about being bent, but if where you're located you can find a hydraulic shop or tractor repair shop the jacks are rebuildable much cheaper than replacing.
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Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Currently rv & truckless
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03-19-2020, 04:15 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
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Simple answer: NO, you can not connect the lines together and get it to work, but you might be able to cap off each line.
I don't under stand how one bent jack is preventing the other from retracting, unless it damaged the seals internally so it won't built pressure.
We had a main cylinder with a bad internal O-ring which prevented the two opposing slides from closing.
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2018 Chevy 3500HD Crew Cab High Country DRW, D/A, 2016 RW39MB, Dual ACs, Auto Level, Auto Sat Dish, Stack W/D, King Sleep #, 17.5" Sailuns w/Disc, MORryde IS & Pin, Comfort Ride Hitch, 5.5 Onan, Res Fridge & Induction Cook Top
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03-19-2020, 05:46 PM
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I would call Lippert and ask.
customerservice@lci1.com
574-537-8900
Rick
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03-19-2020, 08:27 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
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I may be remembering incorrectly, but, I thought there was a way to control individual jacks through some valves that are located near the hydraulic pump. I have not done this myself, but, I thought that other owners on here had done for various reasons.
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2012 RW36RL,DualA/C,KodiakDiskBrakes,TrailAir Tri-Glide,GY_G614's,Roadmaster Comfort Ride Slipper Spring Suspension
2011Dodge3500Laramie,CrewCab,4x4,SRW,Michelins, LongBed,6.7LCTD,3.73,PullRiteSuper5th20.5KHitch, BlueOxBedsaver
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03-19-2020, 08:46 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2014
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Those valves on the selector switch near the hydraulic pump are to isolate the slide out rooms. It won't help with individual leveling jacks.
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2012 36RL, Full Body Paint, Dual Awning, Dual a/c, Splendide Combo, Fisher Paykel dishwasher, 6.5kW Onan, Goodyear G614's. 2015 F550 6.7l, 4X4, Lariat, CC, 176" WB, Long Box, B&W Companion
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03-28-2020, 08:02 PM
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Senior Member
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Amazon has the latches. Search for cabinet latches. Tiarra RV for all body parts.
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2014 36RE, Onan, Titan disc brakes, 17.5 inch Sailun H tires, lots of other options
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03-28-2020, 09:52 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2018
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Thanks everybody for your responses. I was able to get the jacks up. I had to reset the leveling system by first disconnecting shore power and then turning off the 12 VDC battery power also for 10 seconds. Then i was able to raise the jacks. The level up system must of been confused.
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11-16-2020, 08:01 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2020
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Were you able to straighten and put a new seal in your jack? Did the same thing and bent the chrome extension that extends down.
Thanks Bruce
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