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Old 05-13-2016, 05:17 AM   #1
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Electric Jacks

I am presently out on my wife's and mine first camping trip of the year with our new T.T. Here is my question, neither the front or back electric jack are operating. Maybe one, but both?? This would fall under my warranty, but I am bugged about it and wondered if anyone had any suggestions that I could look at to see if I could save myself and trip to the dealer. Both of the jacks worked fine at home, right up to the time we left. Any suggestions would be helpful. i did not see a fuse for the jacks, in the fuse box compartment.
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Old 05-13-2016, 05:25 AM   #2
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There are Fuses in the panel for the Jacks,F/R also places fuses "Other" places at times? Check/replace some fuses in your Power Center and you should/will have "Jacks" agin! Youroo!!
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Old 05-13-2016, 06:21 AM   #3
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Follow the positive battery cable off the battery to a resettable circuit breaker .
It'll have a red cover on it.



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Old 05-13-2016, 06:54 AM   #4
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Does your unit have a remote for the stabilizers? If so, try that.

Is the battery disconnect on?
Is the battery fully charged?

Are you hooked to shore power?

The fuses for our jacks are in the wire looms behind the battery.
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Old 05-13-2016, 04:02 PM   #5
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Thanks all, I will check out all of the suggestions. Will let you know.
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Old 05-13-2016, 07:18 PM   #6
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Come to find out that a 30amp fuse was at the bottom of the fuse box. Once I put it back in the jacks work fine. Thanks for the suggestions, I am now a HAPPY CAMPER! This forum is excellent in getting help.
PS. Don't know how the fuse came out, but it is fixed.
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Thank you for the follow up. Glad you got it fixed.
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Glad you got it fixed and glad you came back and let us know what it was.
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Feedback when you correct a problem is a great way for the rest of us to learn thanks
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Old 05-14-2016, 03:59 PM   #10
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Jumping on this looking for info....
I have a 2015 Silverback that has the rear ELECTRIC MOTOR STABILIZER JACKS. They are SCISSOR in operating function. They extend and retract at each side simultaneously.
NOW THE ISSUE:
When retracting the last time A PART THAT LOOKS TO BE A COMPONENT OF THE SMALL ELECTRIC MOTOR, seems to NOT ENGAGE and therefore the direct contact from the electric motor to the APPROX; 1/2 inch screw rod into the motor housing DOES NOT ENGAGE. I am GUESSING that since the motor is functional, the part I am referring to must have some sort of bearing that stripped.
The system has a manual over ride that I do not need to use at this time.
Anyone that has experience; comment please.
I am NOT stuck anyplace so no issue on that.
Tnx.
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Old 05-16-2016, 03:11 PM   #11
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I had a loose shear pin that dropped out of the shafts so that motor spun but screw did not. Re-installed pin, added small hose clamp to keep pin in place, added to warranty list. And the list grows.
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Old 05-16-2016, 06:42 PM   #12
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I had a loose shear pin that dropped out of the shafts so that motor spun but screw did not. Re-installed pin, added small hose clamp to keep pin in place, added to warranty list. And the list grows.
I called Lippert this morning and my issue is the exact same. I was going to order a new shear pin, BUT; $12.50 for shipping and $3.50 for a pin is NUTS. Going to ACE tomorrow snd getting cotter key same dimensions.
Even the tech dept told me that was the way to go. Parts is Parts 😳
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Old 05-16-2016, 06:57 PM   #13
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Be aware that a sheer pin is designed to break at a specific load BEFORE damage is done to other compnonents. A cotter key is usually much harder and may not sheer off before severe damage occurs. If you decide to not go with the proper pin you might check a local marine dealer to see if an outboard prop sheer pin will fit.
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Be aware that a sheer pin is designed to break at a specific load BEFORE damage is done to other compnonents. A cotter key is usually much harder and may not sheer off before severe damage occurs. If you decide to not go with the proper pin you might check a local marine dealer to see if an outboard prop sheer pin will fit.
I think quite the opposite. A cotter pin is soft material, easily cut and bent by hand. I don't see the cotter pin holding up.
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Be aware that a sheer pin is designed to break at a specific load BEFORE damage is done to other compnonents. A cotter key is usually much harder and may not sheer off before severe damage occurs. If you decide to not go with the proper pin you might check a local marine dealer to see if an outboard prop sheer pin will fit.
All the cotter pins I've seen are pretty soft and meant to be bent. Shear pins are brittle and made of a tempered material.
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Great idea

Tnx Cedar Creek Woody. Several marina stores within 10 miles. Have the correct size so a few calls and perhaps luck.

I will add that I was under the rv and inspected the issue and root cause. Most likely FELL OUT. I retracted my rear jack(s), both on same drive component and relocated my RV to another spot in our rv resort. Had to traverse 2 MEAN SPEED BUMPS!

I am not overly concerned using a cotter key vs shear pin in this application. I am positioned at the rear of the unit and have excellent visual of the jack movement.
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Old 05-16-2016, 08:36 PM   #17
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sheer pin

The point is sheer pins are designed to break at a specific force calculated to protect your equipment. Some are aluminum, some brass, some steel, etc. A cotter pin is mallable and designed to bend, as you stated, but this could prevent it breaking at the desired load. Just be careful that you don't defeat a safety item engineered to protect your equipment.
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Old 05-17-2016, 01:30 PM   #18
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Shear pin

I was able to buy a 5/32 shear pin locally. ( West Marine ). Now I just need a weeee bit of luck that it fits easily and RV life will return to GREAT! If not, back to CUSSING! 👍
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Great! Glad you found one locally.
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