 |
|
02-03-2014, 05:22 PM
|
#1
|
|
2014 233s Rockwood Roo
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 62
|
Power tongue jack problem
I went to pick up my 233S Roo and the power tongue jack wouldn't work. So I figured my battery was dead because it was been about 3 months since we had it out. I brought the battery home to charge and it wouldn't take a charge. So I got a new deep cycle battery. I still had the original in there and wanted to change it out anyways so no big deal. I put the new battery in there and it still is not working.
I got up under the front of the unit because my neighbor who had forest river different make and model said there was a reset button you have to push if you remove the battery. I tried that and still no luck.
Am I missing anything?
Thanks!
|
|
|
|
02-03-2014, 05:25 PM
|
#2
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Idaho
Posts: 9,839
|
Did you have the jack head covered with something?
Some have had water get in the jack and ruin it.
https://www.google.com/search?q=powe...iverforums.com
__________________
2016 F350 6.7L LB CC Reese 28K 2014 Chaparral Lite 266sab
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." 2014 19 days camping 2015 17 days camping201620 days camping
|
|
|
|
|
02-03-2014, 05:27 PM
|
#3
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Eastern Ontario
Posts: 4,167
|
Usually there is an in-line fuse for the jack from the positive post of the battery.
__________________
Fonzie
2011 Rockwood 8319SS with ProPride 3P hitch/GoodYear Marathons/TST TPMS 507
2019 F350 Ruby Red 6.7l diesel 3.31 axle electronic locker
Yamaha 3000iseb generator:Progressive Ind. EMS-HW30C : Eastern Ontario
Nights Camped: 2014 (18) 2015 (18) 2016 (36) 2017 (32) 2018 (42) 2019 (28) 2020 (35)
|
|
|
|
|
02-03-2014, 05:31 PM
|
#4
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 15
|
Plug into your tow vehicle and try it. If it works then, you have an inline fuse problem. This happened to me some time ago and drove me crazy until I replaced the fuse block. It will be located a short distance from the positive line off the battery under the frame. Use a volt meter to check both sides of the fuse for power, if none after the fuse that is the problem. Good luck.
|
|
|
|
|
02-03-2014, 05:33 PM
|
#5
|
|
Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Southeast Wisconsin
Posts: 6,949
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by fonzie
Usually there is an in-line fuse for the jack from the positive post of the battery.
|
That's the first thing I would check, too. If its an LCI jack (which is a common OEM jack) than the 30A fuse is located by following the RED power wire beneath the jack. Its a 30A ATO-type fuse.
__________________
Scott
DW, 3 Kids and our Goldens
2012 Shamrock 233S
2008 Toyota Sequoia 5.7L 4WD
|
|
|
|
|
02-03-2014, 05:37 PM
|
#6
|
|
2014 233s Rockwood Roo
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 62
|
Light on the front of the jack lights up. I checked the 30amp fuse and it looks good.
|
|
|
|
|
02-03-2014, 05:39 PM
|
#7
|
|
2014 233s Rockwood Roo
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 62
|
I did end up using the manual jack. All I did was take off the top level then cranked away to move it up. I could hear the motor making sounds as I was turning it. Was I suppose to disengage the electric motor some how before doing this?
|
|
|
|
|
02-03-2014, 05:44 PM
|
#8
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Eastern Ontario
Posts: 4,167
|
No the motor can not be disengaged.
__________________
Fonzie
2011 Rockwood 8319SS with ProPride 3P hitch/GoodYear Marathons/TST TPMS 507
2019 F350 Ruby Red 6.7l diesel 3.31 axle electronic locker
Yamaha 3000iseb generator:Progressive Ind. EMS-HW30C : Eastern Ontario
Nights Camped: 2014 (18) 2015 (18) 2016 (36) 2017 (32) 2018 (42) 2019 (28) 2020 (35)
|
|
|
|
|
02-03-2014, 05:44 PM
|
#9
|
|
Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Goodyear, Arizona
Posts: 33,835
|
first, if you don't have a battery disconnect switch, the trailer's parasitic power drains will empty a battery in just a few days, if it's not plugged into shore power.
second, many new owners accidently cross the battery wires, when installing the battery. this trips a gray or silver resettable breaker/fuse that is along the A-frame, between the battery and the front of the trailer.
there's a tiny black button you push to reset the breaker/fuse. this will restore 12v battery power to the trailer.
or the fuse along the battery wire has blown.
__________________
Dan-Retired California Firefighter/EMT
Shawn-Musician/Entrepreneur/Wine Expert
and Zoe the Wonder Dog(R.I.P.) 
2016 PrimeTime TracerAIR 255, pushing a 2014 Ford F150 SCREW XTR 4x4 3.5 Ecoboost w/Max Tow Package
4pt Equal-i-zer WDH and 1828lbs of payload capacity
|
|
|
|
|
02-03-2014, 05:59 PM
|
#10
|
|
Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Southeast Wisconsin
Posts: 6,949
|
I think your next step is to check with your multimeter that the jack's motor is getting power. Assuming it is, than the jack probably needs to be replaced and you are still under warranty.
Our first jack's motor on our current camper failed after three months.
__________________
Scott
DW, 3 Kids and our Goldens
2012 Shamrock 233S
2008 Toyota Sequoia 5.7L 4WD
|
|
|
|
|
02-03-2014, 06:03 PM
|
#11
|
|
2014 233s Rockwood Roo
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 62
|
I double checked the battery cables they are on correctly. My red wire from the battery runs from the positive post to this little black box where a few other wires come into it. I pushed the reset button and held it in for 10 or 15 seconds. It pushed soft didn't hear or feel anything reset if you know what I mean. The only 30 amp fuse is also connected to that box in a green color covering, that fuse is good. 
|
|
|
|
|
02-03-2014, 06:09 PM
|
#12
|
|
2014 233s Rockwood Roo
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 62
|
Sorry tired to upload a photo but that's worse then trying to get the jack to work...lol
|
|
|
|
|
02-03-2014, 06:12 PM
|
#13
|
|
2014 233s Rockwood Roo
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 62
|
Thanks. I think it's bad...
|
|
|
|
|
02-03-2014, 06:19 PM
|
#14
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Idaho
Posts: 9,839
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by WFDEric
Thanks. I think it's bad...
|
Work that warranty, work it now, work it....... 
Be sure and cover the new one with a 5 gal bucket.
__________________
2016 F350 6.7L LB CC Reese 28K 2014 Chaparral Lite 266sab
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." 2014 19 days camping 2015 17 days camping201620 days camping
|
|
|
|
|
02-03-2014, 06:31 PM
|
#15
|
|
2014 233s Rockwood Roo
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 62
|
Yeah i'll do that with the next one. The unit has power it just won't move anymore.
|
|
|
|
|
02-07-2014, 05:30 PM
|
#16
|
|
2014 233s Rockwood Roo
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 62
|
Fixed under warranty! Woot!
|
|
|
|
|
02-07-2014, 05:55 PM
|
#17
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Idaho
Posts: 9,839
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by WFDEric
Fixed under warranty! Woot!
|
__________________
2016 F350 6.7L LB CC Reese 28K 2014 Chaparral Lite 266sab
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." 2014 19 days camping 2015 17 days camping201620 days camping
|
|
|
|
|
02-07-2014, 06:29 PM
|
#18
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 517
|
Check to be sure jack is properly grounded via its bolts... Poor ground might allow the light to function, but will not allow the motor to turn...
__________________
2021 Cedar Creek 37MBH
2020 F350 Powerstroke Super Duty Lariat Crew Cab
Northern NJ - God Bless America!
|
|
|
|
|
02-08-2014, 11:51 AM
|
#19
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 122
|
I had the same problem with my jack a year ago. Topper replaced it under warranty.
|
|
|
|
|
02-08-2014, 02:15 PM
|
#20
|
|
2014 233s Rockwood Roo
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 62
|
I got mine at toppers too...
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
