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Forum: Georgetown 03-27-2020, 05:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,132
Posted By JimF
I play my TV sound through the surround sound...

I play my TV sound through the surround sound exclusively, I like the better sound quality. I use a converter on the optical sound out to the audio cables from the surround sound. I leave the yellow...
Forum: Georgetown 11-07-2019, 08:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,450
Posted By JimF
Sorry, just saw your question. No did not remove...

Sorry, just saw your question. No did not remove any trim PCs just tucked the ceiling cover material under the trim. No problems with that and now it’s been at 5 years.
Forum: Georgetown 10-26-2019, 12:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,065
Posted By JimF
Have to agree with TitanMike, especially on an...

Have to agree with TitanMike, especially on an F53. My understanding is your looking at about $2000 or so, depending. Good luck
Forum: Georgetown 10-09-2019, 05:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,503
Posted By JimF
Glad it worked for you, keeps $455 in your pocket...

Glad it worked for you, keeps $455 in your pocket and a thumb of the nose to the dealer. Safe travels.
Forum: Georgetown 10-06-2019, 11:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,619
Posted By JimF
Purging the Hydraulic System

Notice the documentation you posted is for slide out rooms, does not address the jacks. I suspect that literature is not accurate for a MH. Notice the ATF capacity, 2 quarts, the MH holds 4+ quarts....
Forum: Legacy 10-06-2019, 11:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,476
Posted By JimF
I do my own, filter 7.50, oil about 10.00. The...

I do my own, filter 7.50, oil about 10.00. The problem is time for the dealers, the generator (gas 5.5kw)takes refill oil so slowly. I rigged up a funnel and hose and sit there and pour it in very...
Forum: Legacy 10-06-2019, 11:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,566
Posted By JimF
I saw all the cons on a steering stabilizer and...

I saw all the cons on a steering stabilizer and the pro for a rear stabilizer. My rig would be pushed around like crazy by wind and passing 18 wheelers . Have a rear stabilizer and honestly it didn’t...
Forum: Georgetown 10-05-2019, 10:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,619
Posted By JimF
Purging the Hydraulic System

Looking at the Lippert Manuals there is one for the ULTRA Level that does not require a purge, that system is on the pushers and is used with their air system. To be sure, I did call the factory to...
Forum: Georgetown 10-05-2019, 10:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,619
Posted By JimF
We had the hydraulic hoses changed some time...

We had the hydraulic hoses changed some time back, under warranty, and it just never leveled correctly. Went up jerky, extend to far on one side then suddenly drop several inches before settling in...
Forum: Georgetown 10-05-2019, 09:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,619
Posted By JimF
Purging the Hydraulic System

I believe, if you read the lippert manual s you will see you are incorrect. I have a XL with lippert hydraulic system.
Looking at the Table Of Contents for the leveling system, under System...
Forum: Georgetown 10-05-2019, 04:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,619
Posted By JimF
Purging the Hydraulic System

A bit of a mess on my hands. Servicing the hydraulic system and doing a purge on it I noted in the service manual under system purge item #3
Find the hydraulic pump location and note the amount of...
Forum: Georgetown 10-05-2019, 02:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,503
Posted By JimF
You were correct, thanks. Saved $455.00 on that....

You were correct, thanks. Saved $455.00 on that. We are happy campers.
Forum: Georgetown 10-05-2019, 02:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,465
Posted By JimF
Substitute for Michelin 235/80R22.5

Al lot of folks use many different brands, we went with Bridgestone. 245/75R22.5, about 1100.00 cheaper. Per the truck tire dealer, who carries both, the Bridgestone is very much the equal. Will see...
Forum: Georgetown 10-02-2019, 02:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,503
Posted By JimF
2011 378TS hydraulic leveling system

Finally a solution on my jack problem. I called LCI and they said it was the touch pad , so for $455 I could fix the problem. Seeing as how it was going to be fixed or replaced I peeled the top...
Forum: Georgetown 10-01-2019, 01:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,503
Posted By JimF
Aah, if it was as simple as that. But, yes, I...

Aah, if it was as simple as that. But, yes, I have killed the whole system several times and rebooted to no solution. I guess phones and hydraulic systems are some what different. Thanks for the...
Forum: Georgetown 10-01-2019, 01:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,503
Posted By JimF
Hey, thanks. Will try there. Thanks for...

Hey, thanks. Will try there. Thanks for rechecking. Jim.
Forum: Georgetown 10-01-2019, 01:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,080
Posted By JimF
Yep, your right, I should have said “all...

Yep, your right, I should have said “all hydraulic cylinders retracted, jacks and slides” to be more specific. Thanks for pointing out the oversight, didn’t mean to confuse anyone.
Forum: Georgetown 10-01-2019, 06:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,080
Posted By JimF
The LCI manual says the tank fluid level is...

The LCI manual says the tank fluid level is supposed to be 1/4 to 1/2 inch from the top with all jacks retracted. Well, I filled mine to that level and ran the jacks and slides. Whoa nelly, when I...
Forum: Georgetown 10-01-2019, 06:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,267
Posted By JimF
Looking at your picture I know that our unit has...

Looking at your picture I know that our unit has jacks and slides run off the hydraulic pump and I have more valves on ours, in fact 3 more, one for each slide. I don’t know how your slides are...
Forum: Georgetown 10-01-2019, 06:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,503
Posted By JimF
Guess it is placed wherever the installer felt...

Guess it is placed wherever the installer felt like putting it that day. Our controller isn’t in the underbelly compartments or under the hood. It has to be on the firewall somewhere but no luck...
Forum: Georgetown 10-01-2019, 06:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,503
Posted By JimF
There does not appear to be a “button embrace” in...

There does not appear to be a “button embrace” in the jack control module. I removed the module and it can be ohm tested from the rear and it appears that all buttons work correctly. On with the...
Forum: Georgetown 09-28-2019, 07:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,503
Posted By JimF
Thank you so much, that’s the one place I would...

Thank you so much, that’s the one place I would have never thought to look. Appreciate the help. Now on to diagnostics.
Forum: Georgetown 09-28-2019, 02:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,267
Posted By JimF
Dealing with our jacks I went in to LCI and...

Dealing with our jacks I went in to LCI and downloaded all their manuals on their site. The owners manual covers what your looking for. Have you tried that avenue for guidance. I’m sorta in the same...
Forum: Georgetown 09-28-2019, 02:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,503
Posted By JimF
2011 378TS hydraulic leveling system

After all this time we suddenly have problems with the leveling system. The keypad will not turn on. Have gone through the LCI manuals on it and it really doesn’t fit their trouble shooting guide....
Forum: Georgetown 09-21-2019, 05:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,174
Posted By JimF
So your saying you now have 3 Roof AC’s on your...

So your saying you now have 3 Roof AC’s on your 378. We have a 378 and have never seen an issue with cooling. I can see where you have to much amp draw which would do all that your describing. Good...
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