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Old 09-24-2014, 07:50 AM   #1
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Tongue jack quit working on 2014 8329ss

We hooked up this past Sunday at the campground we had been camped at for a week. Everything worked fine. We had a six and a half hour drive home trough several rain storms. When I tried to used the jack it would not work. I used the crank to unhook.

I checked the jack with a meter and had power into the jack and through the switch.

On Monday I called the dealer and they told me to either bring the camper to them and they would take care of it or take the jack off and bring it to them. I took it off and did the fifty mile drive on Tuesday. Without any problems they gave me a Husky 4500. The old one was a 3500.

Since I have the diamond package I will have to paint the new one black.

Has anyone else had problems with their tongue jack?
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Old 09-24-2014, 09:12 AM   #2
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I had a problem with my jack as well. What i found was that water would enter pass the level bubble on the jack. The water would then get into the gear assembly and then get into the motor. I found this out when my jack wasn't working when i was setting up for a weeks stay in Lancaster PA. I ended up taking it all apart including the motor and cleaned it. I reassembled and was back up and working. Since then i keep a cover on it and haven't had a problem since. Just a bad design over all i think. I would invest in a jack cover to protect the new one.
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Old 09-24-2014, 09:29 AM   #3
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Too cheap to buy one of the electric jacks I made a part so I could use the drill I put my stabilizers down with and now I use the drill to do my work. Part cost less than a dollar.
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Old 09-24-2014, 09:58 AM   #4
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What i found was that water would enter pass the level bubble on the jack. The water would then get into the gear assembly and then get into the motor.
Same here a few months ago. You got luckier than me, my motor had completely seized up and I had to take it apart to manually crank it off the truck.
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Old 09-24-2014, 10:16 AM   #5
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Yes, water infiltration can be a problem as well as some brands are more known for problems. Do a search here for Lippert/LCI tongue jacks and you will see this.
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Old 09-24-2014, 10:29 AM   #6
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I started putting a 5 gallon bucket over my jack with the chains holding it down. Not sure who posted this idea first, but its alot cheaper than buying a jack cover
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Old 09-24-2014, 10:44 AM   #7
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bobmart5705 What campground did you stay at in Lancaster? We were at Lake in Wood in Narvon Pa
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Old 09-24-2014, 12:49 PM   #8
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psrujak, we stayed at Spring Gulch campground in New Holland,P.A. We usually go around the end of August every year. Like Mountndream stated, a 5 gallon bucket works just as good and is cheaper.
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Old 09-24-2014, 08:36 PM   #9
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I started putting a 5 gallon bucket over my jack with the chains holding it down. Not sure who posted this idea first, but its alot cheaper than buying a jack cover
A bead of silicone around the bubble level works also...and there's no bucket to mess with. The only time you ever need to open it is for greasing the jack once or twice a year and all you have to do is twist and pull. Peels right off. I just started doing that on mine.
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Old 09-25-2014, 09:39 AM   #10
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I have a 2109s with electric tongue jack. I went to Dollar General and bought a waste basket and use it with two ball bungie cords to hold it on over my jack motor. Cost- $1.50
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I don't know if water was the issue for the jack not working. But I am going to put some sort of a cover over this new jack so water odes not get into it.
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How do you like the 8329 as? I'm looking at a used 2014 bought in February and traded in last week and a brand new 2015. Tough decision
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Old 10-21-2014, 03:59 PM   #13
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I don't know if water was the issue for the jack not working. But I am going to put some sort of a cover over this new jack so water odes not get into it.

Your Dealer took the easy way out and just exchanged it. It was most likely easily fixable, with a little cleaning on the inside. Cover the new one and issues will subside considerably. Clean and grease every season.
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Old 10-21-2014, 04:19 PM   #14
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How do you like the 8329
We ordered a 2015 8329SS and couldn't be happier.
It's probably not a good floor plan for a young family but there is lots of room for my wife and I along with the occasional guest.

She loves the kitchen and I love the entertainment area.
We both love the bedroom.
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Old 10-21-2014, 05:08 PM   #15
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How long have you had it? How many camping days? Where? Any bugs to work out? Thanks for responding.
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How long have you had it? How many camping days? Any bugs to work out?
We took delivery on Sept 11th and have camped every weekend since.
Only small issues so far like the screen door latch and a couple of other minor issues.

Mod's or updates so far:
1. Removed the water filter (first night out).
2. Removed the cheap tires and installed GY Marathons and these metal stems.
3. Swapped the noisy Dometic Fridge fans for these.
3. Installed PVC fence post storage.
4. Installed OC Awning hold down brackets and my poles.
5. Bug screens on all exterior appliance entrances.
6. Added some under sink storage on backside of Kitchen and Bath doors.

I have one of these but haven't got it installed yet.
Still have more to do but some will end up waiting till next season.
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Old 11-26-2014, 11:05 PM   #17
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We have owned an 8329 for just under a year. We have put over 6000 miles on it and love it. I did find an air leak in a tire but had the dealer fix it (it was a tire rim problem) . I had them check the other tires and they are all approved for our upcoming 5000 mile trip although I still check them on every stop.

From a comfort level...the trailer is excellent.


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