Wiring Guide for Atwood Power Jack Switch 87570

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I HAVE AN ATWOOD #87570 jack motor switch I am installing from scratch. can you show me how to wire the back of the switch to a 12v motor so it will be forward reverse switch?

asked by: DON D

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I was able to locate a wiring guide for jack motor switches such as your Atwood part and from these I linked a diagram for you. I also sent a link to a complete installation guide.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

If the replacing the gear box didn't fix the problem, then as long as the internals of the legs themselves are still in good shape replacing the motor would be the next logical step. Before doing that, I'd use the crank to operate the landing…

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Answer 2

The Venture M-9000HT is also known as the Replacement Motor for Stromberg Carlson Electric Landing Gear - 5,500 lbs #LG-142178 and is the direct replacement for the Atwood 75721 Motor. The gearbox assembly is a little different between the two motors…

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Answer 3

The motor very well might need to be replaced on your 2008 Keystone Everest 5th Wheel Trailer, but there are a few other possible reasons for its slow operation that I recommend checking first. A slow and weak motor can also be caused by low battery…

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Answer 4

We have found that in most all cases that the Lippert Components Tuson High Speed 5th Wheel RV Landing Gear Motor part #LC141893 does work out with the Atwood gearbox. We run into this regularly because of Atwood being discontinued.

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Answer 5

The skipping sound you are hearing is the motor drawing too much amperage and then "clicking" loudly as it fails to have enough amperage to move the landing gear. This is very common if the motor needs replacing or the power or ground for…

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Answer 6

The price difference does seem backwards, but the faster speed part #LG-141893 has the same weight capacity as the lower speed part #LG-142178 that you also referenced. It's a difference of 5,500 RPM and 7,140 RPM so you would definitely see a…

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Answer 7

According to my research, the correct replacement for your Atwood Landing Gear Motor 75721 is the Replacement Motor for Electric Landing Gear part #LG-142178. This motor has a 5,500 RPM rating as well as a 5,500 lb weight capacity. It will be a…

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Answer 8

The replacement motor part #LG-142178 can be used as a replacement for Atwood landing gear. It would be a really simple replacement that would bolt right up. Since you're a mechanic this would be a super simple install compared to what you are…

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Answer 9

The Replacement Motor for Stromberg Carlson Electric Landing Gear - 5,500 lbs item #LG-142178 you were looking at is the correct replacement motor for the discontinued Atwood 75721. The Gearbox for Venture Electric 5th Wheel RV Landing Gear…

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Answer 10

It sounds like the clutch in the motor may be failing on your Atwood landing gear. It may be slipping which is causing the clicking sound. Since you said helping the motor with the manual crank helps the gear box will not be the problem. The…

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Answer 11

I have a solution for you. First, though, to replace the gearbox for your Atwood 75721, you'll need to replace the motor along with the gearbox since there aren't any gearboxes made for that motor any longer. As you mentioned, due to the age…

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Answer 12

Yes, I have attached the wiring diagram of the Replacement Electric Jack Switch with Harness #LC387874 for you to reference. Basically the Blue wire goes to a 6A auto reset breaker, like part #LC134181, which then goes to the positive circuit for…

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