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Old 04-09-2021, 11:24 PM   #1
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Stabilizer jacks on motorhome

2018 Forest River Forester 2401w. Are the electric stabilizer jacks on one motor or a motor on each leg? The little pop out fuse blows frequently when retracting the jacks. Any diagnostic thoughts?
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Old 04-10-2021, 07:08 AM   #2
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Mine is 2 motors, one on each rear jack. I only operate one at a time
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Old 04-10-2021, 07:14 AM   #3
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I had the same issue. Lube the screw with dry lube.
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Old 04-10-2021, 09:29 AM   #4
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Thanks to both responses. Very helpful. Where is the screw that you are referring to? A mechanic says the whole assembly needs to be replaced - just based on the information I shared.
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Old 04-10-2021, 12:21 PM   #5
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I have the sunseeker MBS 2400W - same coach. I you can get the jacks down, look underneath behind the jacks and you will see a long screw. Clean these and apply the dry lube. Cured mine. If not, then you do not need to replace the entire assembly. The motors are available separately.
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Old 04-10-2021, 01:08 PM   #6
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Stabilizer

The screw he is referring to is the worm screw that jack mechanism travels on to lower and raise. On my 2401R the fuse would pop when I used the switch by the door but using the control app, it never popped.
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Old 04-10-2021, 01:43 PM   #7
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Interesting and super helpful. I'm going to work on that today. Grateful today for the angels; already makes ring more enjoyable.
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Old 04-10-2021, 09:21 PM   #8
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But i have also read about water getting into the motors
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Old 04-12-2021, 11:14 AM   #9
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So far so good. Cleaned and dry lubed...retracted nicely without any fuse popping. 🤞. Thanks again.
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Old 04-12-2021, 11:37 AM   #10
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You might also check the condition of your 12 VDC battery... a low battery will send higher current to the motor and pop the fuse... a rested ( not been charged recently within 6 hours) battery should measure 12.6 VDC with a meter... anything lower is not fully charged and would contribute to this condition
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