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04-14-2019, 05:17 AM
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Looking for some one with more knowledge
Hi we just purchased a 2013 Redwood 5th wheel and we have no idea where the batteries are or where to add hydraulic fluid. We bought it from a lot in Portland OR and unfortunately their customer service Sucked!!!
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04-14-2019, 06:01 AM
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The battery compartment is the forward facing door under the overhang just in back of the pinbox. The batteries should be on the right side as you are looking into the compartment.
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04-14-2019, 03:22 PM
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And the hydraulic unit and tank should be just above them on the side wall.
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04-14-2019, 04:04 PM
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Thank you what about our hydraulic fluid.
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04-14-2019, 04:32 PM
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Junior Member
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DO NOT use ATF Type F fluid. Type F ATF is not compatible with LCI hydraulic system seals. Seals will not work properly.
The following automatic transmission fluid (ATF) recommendations for use in Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI) hydraulic systems are based upon hydraulic system operation in various environmental air temperatures.
1. Operation at air temperatures routinely above 0 °C (32 °F)—above freezing—which also covers most
initial OEM fills.
A. DexronŽ III/MerconŽ ATF
B. MerconŽ V ATF
C. DexronŽ VI ATF
D. PetroBlend (Mason City, IA) PHO 0022S (synthetic group 3 base blend)
E. Bellman all temp 22 (Bremen, IN)
F. Or any ATF or hydraulic fluid with a pour point lower than -42 °C (-44 °F).
2. Operation at air temperatures routinely below 0 °C (32 °F)—below freezing.
A. Mobil 1TM full synthetic ATF
B. Royal PurpleŽ full synthetic ATF
C. ValvolineTM full synthetic ATF
D. AmsoilŽ full synthetic ATF
E. PetroBlend (Mason City, IA) PHO 0022S (synthetic group 3 base blend)
F. Bellman all temp 22 (Bremen, IN)
G. Or any ATF or hydraulic fluid with a pour point lower than -45 °C (-45 °F).
H. Multivis (all temperature) ISO 22 hydraulic fluid
I. Or any ATF or hydraulic fluid (conventional or synthetic) with a pour point lower than -46 °C (-50 °F).
3. Operation at air temperatures routinely below -18 °C (0 °F)—extreme cold.
A. KendallŽ Hyken Glacial Blu
B. Benz oil (Milwaukee, WI) Flomite 530
C. Or any conventional or synthetic ATF or hydraulic fluid with a pour point less than -57 °C (-70 °F) and viscosity less than 2850 cP (3282 cSt) @ -40 °C (-40 °F ).
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04-14-2019, 04:40 PM
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Down load myLCI app (free), It has tons of useful information. Happy reading.
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04-14-2019, 05:26 PM
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And, don't add hydraulic fluid with the legs or slides out, or you will have a mess.
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SOLD - 2014 Redwood 36RL/2014 F350 DRW
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04-14-2019, 05:32 PM
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Junior Member
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04-14-2019, 06:35 PM
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You can also add 15w motorcycle fork oil (anti suction oil) to the reservoir. RW factory techs replaced/added a quart, Maxima Fork oil, to mine to stop the popping/creaking of the jacks while parked.
As Brad said, ALL slides/jacks retracted before adding & fill to 1/4-1/2" of the fill opening.
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Danny & Linda
Full-timed 10+ years
Former '13 FB owner
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Currently rv & truckless
Replacement undetermined
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04-14-2019, 07:34 PM
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Thank you soo much
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04-14-2019, 08:27 PM
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Actually it is anti-stiction fluid. See the attached LIPP sheet by Lippert for more details.
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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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04-14-2019, 10:09 PM
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We have it parked in a park and the levelers are down but we. Priced a leak. And we’re having a hard time finding a mobile mechanic. We live in Depoe Bay OR. We also need to have some warranty work done. Stay away from Family Fun RV in Portland OR
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04-15-2019, 10:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul&Linda
We have it parked in a park and the levelers are down but we. Priced a leak. And we’re having a hard time finding a mobile mechanic. We live in Depoe Bay OR. We also need to have some warranty work done. Stay away from Family Fun RV in Portland OR
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We love the Depoe Bay, OR area. Last summer we stayed for a week in the Chinook Bend RV Resort, not far from there in our Redwood. Didn't know finding a service tech in the area was hard to find. Thankfully at the time we weren't having problems.
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