Front landing gear

[pattersonb]

Wasn't sure where to post this question, but here goes. Does anyone know of a source for owner and/or repair manuals for 5th wheel front landing gear? My Cardinal has Lippert brand name gear that uses an electric motor drive with a gear reduction system. Occasionally -especially in cold temps - it sounds like the gears inside the mechanism are slipping when I'm extending the legs. Retracting the gear doesn't make the sound. If I manually extend the the legs, there is no sound. Then, immediately afterwards the electric system works fine. I suspect some gear slippage in the reduction box, but want to get a visual of how things work before scheduling repair - if needed. Thanks!

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by pattersonb

Wasn't sure where to post this question, but here goes. Does anyone know of a source for owner and/or repair manuals for 5th wheel front landing gear? My Cardinal has Lippert brand name gear that uses an electric motor drive with a gear reduction system. Occasionally -especially in cold temps - it sounds like the gears inside the mechanism are slipping when I'm extending the legs. Retracting the gear doesn't make the sound. If I manually extend the the legs, there is no sound. Then, immediately afterwards the electric system works fine. I suspect some gear slippage in the reduction box, but want to get a visual of how things work before scheduling repair - if needed. Thanks!

Have you gone to lipperts site?

TURBS

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[Dave_Monica]

I found this on Lippert's site... http://www.lci1.com/images/support/lipsheet/0086.pdf

Looks like you can replace the gearbox separately...you should call Lippert Customer Service (574.537.8900) with you camper's VIN and they should be able to find the right piece for you.

Dave

Dave