Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 01-27-2020, 03:21 PM   #1
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 96
Front jacks not extending!

I noticed that the front of our coach seemed a little low? I tried to raise the two front jacks but when I attempt to raise them, the only thing that happens is a lot of noise? It’s like the solenoid is not engaging possibly? Anyone else ever had this problem? 😡😡😡
nwirt74@gmail.com is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-27-2020, 03:31 PM   #2
Senior Member
 
r time soon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 747
When you say you went to raise the jacks, wouldn't that actually lower the front more? You will need to extend the front jacks more to raise the nose. Check that your hydraulic pump reservoir has fluid in it. The level could be low and the pump might be making a cavitation noise from drawing in air. The only proper way to check for full fluid level is to be hooked to your truck with all slide outs and all leveling jacks raised up. Then the fluid needs to be within 1/2" of the fill spout on the reservoir. If you add more without doing it this way you will overflow the reservoir when retracting the slides and the leveling jacks. If you have a 4' level you can place the level on the kitchen floor and manually raise until level, then you can reset the zero calibration. That way your auto level will level the unit properly in the future. You can look at Lipperts site for zero point calibration procedure.
__________________
Chris & Maria


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
r time soon is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-27-2020, 04:19 PM   #3
Senior Member
 
travelin' texans's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 3,353
Do you have any blocks under the jacks?
They only extend so far then stop, usually says "error", "out of stroke" or something similar, plus the shorter all the jacks extend the more stable the rig feels while walking around in it.
Checking the fluid would be a good start then add about 4" of blocks under the jacks.
If fluid is low, after topping it off run the slides in/out a few times to work the air out of the system.
If they are not working at all then you have battery issues or something else going on.
__________________
Danny & Linda
Full-timed 10+ years
Former '13 FB owner
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Currently rv & truckless
Replacement undetermined
travelin' texans is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-08-2020, 11:19 PM   #4
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 399
Have you check the tank to be sure you have fluid in it?
__________________
Elliott & Vicky, and Sadie the GSD copilot
2014 36RE, Onan, Titan disc brakes, 17.5 inch Sailun H tires, lots of other options
2013 RAM 3500 CC, LB, DRW, Cummins, AISIN, 4x4
Elliott & Vicky is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-09-2020, 07:15 PM   #5
MrT
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 29
bad battery?

I had the same problem. Turned out to be a bad battery. Replaced the battery and it worked fine.
MrT is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply



Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Redwood RV or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 02:58 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
×