2007 Georgetown 340 TS. Hydraulic hoses

[Slick Rick]

I am getting ready to replace all of my hydraulic hoses and wondered if anyone has done this before. If so do you have the different lengths?
Long shot but worth a try. If I can have them ready on removal, it would be so much easier.

 

[kenandterry]

I had my RV dealer replace my weak factory provided lines.
The task was way above my pay rate.
They provided photos of the original and upgraded lines.
Big difference in size and quality, and no surprise the originals failed.

 

[Dodge Guy]

I did all of mine about 2 years ago. The factory makes certain length hoses then install what fits best and loops the rest wherever they can. I took mine out and did 3 different replacement. I replaced the bunk slide first. Then the rear jacks, then the frt slide and frt jacks. I measured the best I could and added a foot or 2. I also compared them to what I took out. Make sure you mark them so they go back to the same fittings.
Also make sure all the slides are in and the jacks are up. There will be some pressure because that is how the system works. But it bleeds off safely when you crack a fitting loose. Keep a rag handy to keep the mess to a minimum.

 

[realshelby]

You can buy a hydraulically operated hose crimper, fittings, and line/hose on Amazon for $300 or so. These crimpers work well. Make your own hoses or do your own repairs.

 

[Slick Rick]

You can buy a hydraulically operated hose crimper, fittings, and line/hose on Amazon for $300 or so. These crimpers work well. Make your own hoses or do your own repairs.

The ones I see for 3000 PSI run around $700

 

[Dodge Guy]

The ones I see for 3000 PSI run around $700

Ya, the ones for $300 are for lower pressure like air hoses or AC hoses. The ones for hydraulic systems require a big machine that can’t be carried around and needs it’s own trailer for on site repairs.

 

[realshelby]

Hmmm......

If you are uncomfortable with the crimping tools....you CAN by 4800 psi rated hydraulic hose and "reusable" style mechanical fittings. I have used these on Caterpillar equipment that runs at 5000 PSI for thousands of hours. The 3/8" size is fairly easy to work with even in place on the coach. But MUCH easier if you can just make the hose in your shop and hold the fittings in a vise.

 

[NMWildcat]

I am getting ready to replace all of my hydraulic hoses and wondered if anyone has done this before. If so do you have the different lengths?
Long shot but worth a try. If I can have them ready on removal, it would be so much easier.

As others have said, the manufacturer doesn't always use the correct length hoses. Some are much too long.

We frequently replace hydraulic hoses on farm equipment. Easiest and cheapest method is to remove the hoses, take them to the hydraulic shop and have them make them up. You can also adjust the length if needed.

We have never had much luck buying sets of hoses for an application. Invariably, at least one hose is incorrect as far as fittings or length.

If you are afraid of not remembering what hose goes where, do a few at a time.

Good luck!

 

[FlaNative]

I'm tired of having to replace one hose at a time! Each time I have to have them replaced, the cost is between $1600-2600 at $200.00/hr labor cost plus hoses, depending on the application. Seems to me that there is some planned obsolesence by using cheap materials. The hoses used by Lippert are re-enforced by weak nylon webbing, whereas it should be steel braid re-enforced hoses.
I'm planning on replacing the remaining hoses myself this Summer. Then I'll have to replace the Dura Plast underbelly due to the cutting and hacking done by the techs to repair the hoses. There's so much Gorilla Tape underneath, that someone would think I own stock in the company.