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Post by joecamper on Sept 22, 2017 18:15:20 GMT -5
I have a 2014 Durango and the electric jacks require lubrication. Only the manual doesn't say how to do this. They are somewhat hard to get to, and lubricating the extended jacks them selves doesn't seem to be the cure.
Anyone got an answer?
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Post by Chuck on Sept 24, 2017 13:39:09 GMT -5
joecamper I wipe on a light 3&1 oil I buy at ACE hardware on the jacks when they are down every so often  Safe Travels Chuck |
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Post by welovedisney on Sept 26, 2017 8:54:02 GMT -5
I found this online:
I was able to find the service manual for the Lippert Ground Control 3.0 # LC358590 and found in that where Lippert recommends if the jacks are down for extended periods, it is recommended to spray exposed leveling jack tubes with lubricant every 3 months for protection. If you happen to be in a salty environment it is recommended to spray the rods every month.
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Post by Chuck on Sept 26, 2017 13:27:39 GMT -5
If you look in the "One Touch Control" Posting in this the Durango folder you will show you links to video's on U-tube in the posting's regarding the LCI touch control feature but it also talks about jacks .... I learned something new while watching one, I wonder why my rear four jacks would sometime not go up when getting ready to leave an depressing the hitch control button on my touch screen. Answer was that the trailer had to be "at" or
"above level", not below, thus the computer saw you were hooking up, thus raised the back four jacks an adjust your front jacks to hitch height. If below level it wouldn't do such an I would have to manually raise the back four jacks or hook up an depress retract all ... Safe Travels Chuck |
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Post by joecamper on Sept 26, 2017 20:57:05 GMT -5
Lubricating the exposed portion of the jacks doesn't seem to help. I've watched a few YouTube videos on how to lubricate the jacks and all the ones I've seen don't look like mine and don't really discuss how to disassemble the electric motor/gear system. Still looking ...
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Post by Chuck on Sept 28, 2017 11:08:44 GMT -5
You might want to call LCI customer service an ask the question, they seem to be very receptive to owners asking questions an are willing to help owners with their questions For all concerns or questions, please contact Lippert Components, Inc. Ph: (574) 537-8900 | Web: lci1.com | Email: customerservice@lci1.com Also per the LCI Manual I have If jacks are down for extended periods, it is recommended to spray exposed leveling jack rods with a
silicone lubricant every three months for protection. If the trailer is located in a salty environment, it is recommended to spray the rods every four to six weeks. Safe Travels Chuck |
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Post by joecamper on Sept 28, 2017 14:30:51 GMT -5
Thanks Chuck for your ideas and links. I fired off an email just now!
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Post by ronc on Sept 28, 2017 21:18:42 GMT -5
I buy a pure silicon spray that I use to clean and lubricate my hydraulic legs at each stop.
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Post by joecamper on Oct 2, 2017 16:48:14 GMT -5
Ok, Lippert got back to me pretty quick. The tech that I'm communicating with told me to check the jack breakers. That made sense to me. So I went out and looked at my control panel and none are listed as breakers for the jacks. In fact there are only 3 fuses on the DC panel that are listed at 20 or 30 amp, the rest are 15 amp, no breakers. The 3 that are higher were for slides. My manual states the jacks should be used with shore power as they consume a lot of power. All the breakers on the electrical panel are for AC.
So, does anyone have any idea where I might find the breakers for the jacks?
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Post by Chuck on Oct 5, 2017 16:17:48 GMT -5
joecamper I'm not sure if you have electric or hydraulic, if hydraulic the breakers may be near the hydraulic fluid holding tank an unit in the very front storage area ... Otherwise i'd email the tech back an ask were the heck are the breakers, again they are great people to deal with an will not belittle you for asking about something you do not know. Believe me I have asked the questions face to face with the LCI techs an they always smiled an said either "here where it is" an "this is how you do it" ... BTW what did they tell you about the silicone lubricant lets us all know once you find them so others can befit from what they have told you an where you find the breakers Safe Travels Chuck |
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Post by joecamper on Oct 5, 2017 22:25:17 GMT -5
chuck
I have electric jacks. I did ask him where I should find the breakers and he said they are camper mfg dependent. I got a chance to go to my local dealer and of course he tells me to bring it in and they'll fix it. I "think" I found the control box for the breakers and when I get a chance the next couple of days, I'll give that a whirl. The Lippert guy didn't mention the silicon lubricant but both he and the local guy (and me) feel it's a electrical issue so that topic didn't come up. BTW. that is what I do use for lubrication.
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Post by Chuck on Oct 6, 2017 11:30:30 GMT -5
joecamper
At the rally they replaced some wiring to do with the leveling system I believe from the breaker box to the pump
assembly stating the wring was to small, they did this on all the Durango Golds
Safe Travels
Chuck
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Post by joecamper on Oct 6, 2017 17:15:06 GMT -5
chuck
Mine isn't a Durango Gold. However, my problem may be resolved, at least a workable fix works. My remote jack system is a Rieco Titan unit. I went to their website and they had some really good trouble shooting ideas.
This is what I found in their trouble shooting guide:
INTERMITTENT OPERATION - When running the jacks RF (wireless), if the
jacks run on and off repeatedly, the problem is due to the brushes in one
or more jacks sparking, and interfering with the RF signal. The solution to
the problem is to temporarily run the jacks with a wire until the motor
brushes curve to match the commutator, and the sparking stops. The
jacks will run smoothly when run wired. RF operation can resume after the
sparking stops. If caused by 1 or 2 motors, call us for replacement option.
Sorry for the whole paragraph, but thought it could help someone else down the road. Not knowing exactly what that meant I ran the jacks all the way up and all the way down with the hardwired remote. They worked perfectly. I then plugged in the wireless remote and the front jacks work perfectly. The rear ones still "stutter" once in a while. I emailed them to explain how do I know the brushes match the commutator. So, I'll report back once I know what is going on.
At least I can cope with how it's working for now (camping season over for me until spring ... get's cold in Colorado).
Joe
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Post by Chuck on Oct 8, 2017 14:25:49 GMT -5
joe Ok on all th information, that's what this form is all about, sharing idea's an helping people out Some times each of us has idea's an some may disagree an others will agree but in the end we all work together to help each other On the camping season being over we still have two outings to go before we put out 5th wheel up for the winter, one this month an another in November Already have a appointment the 1st of December to have the trailer inspected for our forever warranty an then winterized... We start back up with our Good Sam camping group in March an have a outing each month thought the summer for 3 or 4 days during the week never on the weekends ... We are already making plans to go to the Kz Rally again, just waiting on the word when it will be. But I have a feeling it will be around the same time frame as last year, end of July or early August because that is the best time for weather in Indiana. I know that jetzen is working hard on putting it together Safe travels keep us post on what you find out Chuck & Hildi |
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