Expert Answers about RV Jack Pads

• Troubleshooting Auto Connect Disabled Error on Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Electric Leveling System
• This sounds like it falls under the ****ERROR**** Feature Disabled message on the touch pad for your Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Electric 5th Wheel RV Leveling System # LC358590. According to the manual, the front of the trailer is below level when you started the Auto Level process to initiate Hitch Recognition. In order to fix the problem, use the manual mode on the touch pad to retract the rear jacks and set the front jacks to hitch height. I have attached the instruction manual which...
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• Troubleshooting Ground Control 3.0 Not All Jacks Extending
• I was unable to locate the exact system you purchased from us but from what I can gather you bought the Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Electric 5th Wheel RV Leveling System # LC675817. I reached out to Lippert for you and was told the following: "The customer has a jack time out. This means the leveling system could not complete the job. This will more than likely be a voltage issue. I only say this because the customer is stating the touch pad will not let them go to manual mode. I'm betting...
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• Error on Display After Jack Removed from Lippert Ground Control Leveling System
• The issue you are having with the Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Electric 5th Wheel RV Leveling System part # LC675817 is an easy fix and you can do it yourself without taking the trailer in anywhere. The system needs rehomed which can be done by following the steps below. 1. Introduce an error - disconnect one of the hall effect sensor wires at the controller. 2. Attempt to operate the jack that is associated with the sensor wire that was disconnected. The touch pad screen will display an...
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• Troubleshooting Rear Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Jacks Not Retracting
• If the rear jacks on your Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Electric 5th Wheel RV Leveling System # LC358590 aren't retracting then you should be getting an error on the touch pad screen. This is typically the result of the wiring being interrupted. Try checking the wiring harness connections at both the controller and the jack, check the harness for any damage, and check the fuses at the controller, replacing anything that is damaged as necessary. If you do this or have done this and you are...
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• Fix For A Leveling Jack On A 2019 Grand Design 351M Fifth wheel That Has A Leak
• To fix the leak on your leveling jacks on your 2019 Grand Design 351M you're just going to need a service kit like the: -Replacement Service Kit for Lippert 12,000-lb Spring Return RV Leveling Jacks # LC92CJ. This particular kit is made to work with the Power Gear jacks 359334, 359384, 359404, and 359170, and will include all the replacement seals needed to repair your jack. If you don't have one of the jacks listed above, let me know and I would be happy to assist you further.
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• Touch Pad on Lippert Ground Control Leveling System Switches Screens During Operation
• I am assuming you are referring to the Auto Level Control Panel for Lippert Ground Control Leveling System part # LC421484. If that is the case then the first thing you will need to do is obtain a multimeter. Once you have this then you will need to use the ground probe (black handle) and place that on the green wire coming from the back of the harness and then use the power probe (red handle) and place that on the black wire coming from the back of the harness. You should read 12 volts...
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• Troubleshooting Auto-Level Failure With A Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Leveling System
• It sounds to me like you need to reset your Zero Point Calibration of your Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Electric 5th Wheel RV Leveling System # LC358590. This is a common issue and Lippert recommends raising the front of the trailer just a bit above level when rolling through the manual leveling steps in the Zero Point Calibration routine. I've attached the steps below for you: 1. In manual mode, run the jacks to level the trailer. This is best achieved by placing a level in the center of...
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• Troubleshooting A Feature Disabled Error Code On A Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Leveling System
• The " ***Error*** Feature Disabled " code on your Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Electric 5th Wheel RV Leveling System w Touchpad and Remote # LC675817 can be caused by the following things: 1. Front of coach is below level when starting Auto Level process (only when trying to initiate Hitch Recognition). You'll need to raise front of coach above level and restart Auto Level process. 2. Touch pad power not cycled between consecutive leveling operations. You'll need to turn the touch pad off...
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• Troubleshooting Comm Error On Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Auto Leveling System
• The Comm Error code is saying that the communication between controller and touch pad has been lost. I have included a diagram of the Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Electric 5th Wheel RV Leveling System # LC675817. This will help you check the connections on the control panel. You should also check the connector on the back of the touchpad. When trying to manually override and move the legs it is important to unplug the particular jack that you are trying to move. A 3/8” drive ratchet and...
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• Troubleshooting Lippert Ground Control System Showing Jack Errors For all 4 Jacks On 5TH Wheel
• It sounds like you have a wiring issue with your Lippert Ground Control system. Since all your jacks are showing as error you will want to start by checking the wiring going into the main Control Module # LC242623 located inside your Camper. This is typically located in the front storage area near the landing gear but you can follow the wiring from your Control Panel # LC421484 to locate it. You can also use a spare battery to test the jacks individually by disconnecting them from the control...
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• Troubleshooting RV Auto-Leveling System Whose Jacks Do Not Extend
• The part # LC304136 that you referenced is the replacement module for the Lippert Ground Control 3.0 electric leveling system # LC358590 with 4 jacks. Since it sounds like you have a setup with 6 jacks and two of them show similar behavior my Lippert contact thinks you may have the Level Up hydraulic jack system. In this system the hydraulic pump that operates the jacks feeds the two rear jacks from the same hydraulic line. This would explain why two jacks both got hung up before hitting...
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• Resetting the ERROR Auto Level Fail Code on Lippert Ground Control 3.0
• It sounds like you are having an issue with the Zero Point Calibration on your Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Electric 5th Wheel RV Leveling System, # LC675817 which is the programmed point that the trailer will return to after each use. And from what you described; you almost certainly have a loose connection within your electrical system causing power interruptions. Run through the system performing continuity checks to find the loose connection, repair and reset. Step 1. Run the jacks...
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• How To Reset The Zero Point Calibration On A Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Leveling System
• I spoke with Lippert and they recommended pressing the front button 10 times and then the rear button 10 times when completing the steps for resetting the Zero Point Calibration on the Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Electric 5th Wheel RV Leveling System # LC358590. Their tech stated to keep an even rhythm when pressing the buttons and to counted it out. Here are the steps again so that you don't have to look them up again: 1. In manual mode, run the jacks to level the trailer. This is...
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• Troubleshooting A Lippert Ground Control 3.0 System That Keeps Erroring Out
• I've run into this issue quite a few times and have found the power to usually be the cause of the issues with the Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Electric 5th Wheel RV Leveling System # LC358590. This system requires 12.75v to properly operate. Have you tried using the using the system while connected to shore power? If you're only having this issue while going off just the battery then the power is most likely the cause. Let me know what you find and we can keep troubleshooting if this isn't...
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• Troubleshooting A Lippert Ground Contol 3.0 Leveling System That Isn't Lowering The Rear Jacks
• If the rear jacks of your Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Electric 5th Wheel RV Leveling System # LC358590 are only extending/retracting 1/8" when using the touch pad but can fully extend when done manually and the motor is in working order then that would lead me to believe that there's either a problem with the wiring running from the control module to the jacks or with the control module itself. I would first plug into shore power to ensure that power isn't an issue. This system requires...
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• Can Snappads Normally Turn By Hand When Installed on Jack Foot
• If you can spin your SnapPads like part # SP34FR74 by hand they are too loose and they need to be tightened. There's a 15/16 inch bolt in the center bottom of the foot pad that needs to be tight.
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• Troubleshooting Leveling Jacks Extending On It's Own On A 2005 Itasca Sunova
• It does sound like a control board issue, however before you replace your control board I recommend inspecting your wiring as well as your ground connections. You'll want to ensure that they are in good condition (no breaks or frays) and that the ground isn't loose. A lot of times something as simple as a loose wire or a broken connection somewhere in your wiring is the root of your issue. If your wiring checks out, then I recommend replacing your control board. If you have the Level...
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• Troubleshooting Middle Jacks Not Grounding On Lippert Ground Control 2.0 Leveling System
• Since the middle jacks are not grounding on your Lippert Ground Control # LC675817 and you are not receiving any type of error code. I recommend starting by doing a zero calibration on the jacks. To do this here are the steps from the owners manual. 1. Manually run the jacks to level the unit. This is best achieved by placing a level in the center of the unit and leveling it both front to back and then side to side. 2. Once the unit is level, turn off the touch pad. 3. With the touch...
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• Troubleshooting A Non-Working Front Jack On A Lippert Ground Control 3.0 System
• The legs of the Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Electric 5th Wheel RV Leveling System # LC358590 are designed to work even during an error so I'm willing to bet that there's an issue with the wiring running from that leg to the controller. I would first check all of the wiring for any breaks, kinks, or loose connections. You'll also want to check to ensure that you system is receiving a full 12.75 volts otherwise it can act strangely. 99% of the troubleshooting I've done with this system has...
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• Troubleshooting Lippert Ground Control Where Right Rear Jack Doesn't Work When Auto-Leveling
• It sounds like you're only getting this fault when running the auto-level system, so resetting the system so it re-calibrates would be the first step here. If you've got a Lippert Ground Control 3.0 # LC358950 or # LC304136 system, I've listed out the steps you'll need to follow and will allow you to use the auto leveling again. Zero Point Calibration The “Zero Point” is the programmed point that the trailer will return to each time the Auto Level feature is used. Note: Prior to starting...
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