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Loralie


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Well we've made it from Phoenix Az to Maryland and now we have another problem. One of the stablizer jacks won't come down in the back. The motor just makes a grinding sound. The one jack comes down just fine and they both did ok from Az to here, but now that we need to park it for a couple of weeks, the one jack has stopped.
Any advice? The owner's manual is useless.
thanks ahead of time,
Loralie

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What type of jacks? hydraulic or electric. Make of the jacks? Make of the RV? All will play into figuring out que pasa.

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Hi ..
Thanks, we were eventually able to contact the maker and they told us how to get it down.
So much to learn...but thanks for your response. It is such a comfort to know this forum is here as we begin this new life!
Loralie

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You must share this with us and tell all. What was the problem. If one of us should come along and have this problem we would not know what to do.

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Loralie


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oops...sorry
We have (just bought) an Excel Fifth Wheel - 30 RSO. The rear stablizer jacks are by Outrigger and one of them would not come down even though we had just used it every day for a week. So after a call to the manufacturer we were told to remove the power head by taking out a 9/16th bolt and two alan screws. After taking out the power head, there was a coupler at the end of the rod. We had to rotate the coupler clockwise using a screw driver or pry bar. It gets really tight so it doesn't rotate easily. After getting it to rotate we sprayed it with silicone spray and tested it and then put it all back together.
We were also told to always leave them down just a little bit - to not run them all the way back up. Run it up until it clicks and then drop back down just a smidgen! By leaving them down just a very small amount, you should be able to keep them from freezing up or locking up - whatever its called.
It is amazing how much we have to learn! Our brains certainly wont be idle when we quit work and full-time!!!
Loralie

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smileNow that is some really good scoop! See, you are already imparting much wisdom upon all of us here! Thanks for the follow up....smile

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