Most rv s have some type of emergency or manual override for the level jacks.
Rv hydraulic leveling jacks not working.
We ve never had a day of trouble with our hwh hydraulic motorhome jacks until this epic fail where we self inflicted a problem on ourselves.
Don t be intimidated by the complex diagrams in the manual.
Just take your multimeter and follow the power from start to finish and you will find the problem.
Doug i have a hwh manual leveling system on my unit.
Common places to start include looking at the fuses checking electrical breakers and looking for hydraulic leaks.
Hwh rv leveling system tech tips.
More diy repair tips for rv leveling jacks.
To help you troubleshoot the situation and find the right solution rving expert dave solberg teaches you how to diagnose a faulty leveling jack system.
If the problem of rv leveling jacks not working persists go to lippert and pick up a cylinder kit to start fresh.
Because of this design it s likely other rv owners will experience the same issue at some point.
Haven t seen a video yet on how to solve this.
Hydraulic levelling jacks not working.
If the leveling jacks won t retract there are several things that can cause a problem with an rv s leveling jacks.
If you set up your trailer at a campground and go to lower the rv leveling jacks only to find that the motor is running but the jacks won t lower there are a few things you should look for.
When we were on our way home in december the left rear levelling jack would not come up.
Maintenance is usually limited to making sure the hydraulic reservoir has sufficient fluid but there are some concerns to be aware of when using hydraulic stabilizer jacks.
Most rv parks are mindful of these kinds of issues and will be willing to work with you on scheduling.
On our last trip dec 2018 with my 2006 national seabreeze lx 32 the hydraulic leveling jacks deployed correctly but upon leaving they retracted normally but slow and then the control panel displayed at least one of them.
Even these seemingly foolproof rv leveling systems require some attention though.
Her i on 02 15 12 06 28pm we have a 2005 winnebago adventurer.
Had to use the manual bypass to be able to pry it up.
Some videos get you close but don t reveal the trick that will allow you to not pay for a technician to come o.