Expert Answers about RV Levels

• Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Out Of Stroke Error
• The "out of stroke" message on your Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Electric 5th Wheel RV Leveling System, # LC358590 means the jack has reached maximum stroke length and can't extend any further to level the trailer. You need to block the legs, I prefer the Ultra-Fab Leveling Blocks for Trailers and RVs, # UF48-979051. If you continue to get an "out of stroke" error or you cannot manually retract the jack then that would point to signs of damaged internals which means the jack leg would need...
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• Touchpad Control Panel For Kwikee Level Best Hydraulic RV Leveling System Not Functioning
• Before you replace your unit try first, removing the screws holding your unit to your Winnebago. Then, remove the plug at the rear of the unit, wait 60 seconds, and plug back in. This will preform a reset on the unit and may solve your issue. This may have been caused if your battery has been fully discharged. If this does not solve your issue, then yes, a Replacement Touchpad Control Panel for Kwikee Level Best Hydraulic RV Leveling System for Winnebago # LC77CJ is the solution. These...
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• Resetting/Overriding the Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Electric 5th Wheel RV Leveling System w Touchpad
• Please see the linked manual for the Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Electric 5th Wheel RV Leveling System w Touchpad and Remote, # LC358590. For ease of manual override it is recommended to unplug the power harness to the motor prior to performing the manual override procedure. The linked manual will walk you through the steps beginning on page 16. This will also walk you through the steps of resetting the remote/control panel.
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• Troubleshooting Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Electric 5th Wheel RV Leveling System on 2016 Thor RV
• If it is always the same front leg of your Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Electric 5th Wheel RV Leveling System # LC358590 that does not extend as fully as the others then you may need to adjust the height of the foot plate. If the leg that does not extend fully changes from time to time then you'll want to have the RV dealer check the installation. The Ground Control system also provides for adjustment of any individual jack by you selecting the manual operating mode.
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• Troubleshooting Indicator Lights on Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Electric 5th Wheel RV Leveling System
• First make sure you have a battery that is fully charged, low voltage will not allow the Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Electric 5th Wheel RV Leveling System, # LC358590 to function properly. Verify all wires are proper connected, fully seated and without damage including not damage to the indicator lights. Next, remove the panel and completely unplug it. Allow it to remain unplugged for several minutes before restoring it and performing a reboot. Holding the the retract and enter buttons...
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• Troubleshooting Out of Stroke Error on LCI Ground Control Auto Leveling System
• The Out of Stroke error message on the Lippert Ground Control system, such as # LC358590 indicates the jack has extended as far as it will go and has maximized it's extension. To clear the error you can extend all of the jacks in the system at least 6 inches. Then press and hold the retract button until the jacks start to retract. All of the jacks should fully retract and the error should be cleared. You would then either need to move your camper to a more level location so your jacks...
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• Troubleshooting Lipper Ground Control 4 Point System.
• I have a solution for you. The Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Electric 5th Wheel RV Leveling System w Touchpad and Remote - 4-Point Set # LC358590 having a 4 point system can be touchy. Orientation is imperative for proper operation of the system. Make sure the ground control module has the proper side facing down. The remote sensor will need to be in the correct position/orientation too. They both will have labels that say, this side down or this side up, on them. Make sure the front of...
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• Lippert Auto Leveling System 'Function Is Disabled' Troubleshooting
• If you're getting the "Error" message on the Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Electric 5th Wheel RV Leveling System w Touchpad and Remote # LC358590, then it could be a number of possibilities. It could've been caused if you took the unit off the truck and pressed auto-level, and the unit didn't register that the trailer was nose high., or, after auto-level was pressed, you adjusted the level on the trailer. To reset, you're going to need to go into manual mode and press retract, and then...
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• Hopkins HM08201 Trailer Leveler Reading One Inch High With Trailer Level
• I spoke with my Hopkins representative regarding your question. Are you measuring for level with the # HM08201 LED smart level with the trailer hitched to the vehicle, or when it's up on the jack? If you're leveling while on the jack, the leveler will read tongue-high, because the vehicle will squat a bit once it's hitched.
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• Troubleshooting "RR" Error Code on Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Electric 5th Wheel RV Leveling System
• If you have the Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Electric 5th Wheel RV Leveling System like part # LC358590 for example, you can refer to the following chart for troubleshooting. Please note, this chart can be found in your copy of the owner's manual along with other tips. If you still have issues after the following recommended steps have been preformed, please let me know and I will see if there is anything else for you to look for.
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• No Power To Touch Pad On Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Electric 5th Wheel RV Leveling System
• I have attached the owner's manual for the Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Electric 5th Wheel RV Leveling System part # LC675817 to this answer page for you. The one we have on file does not have 43 pages and I am not familiar with one that does. However, in order to reset the system you will simply unplug the touch pad, leave it unplugged for a bit, and then plug it back in. If this does not work then you can perform the following: The first thing you will need to do is obtain a multimeter....
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• Troubleshooting Lippert Ground Control TT Jack that Won't Work 2021 Outdoors RV 280KVS Titanium
• The screw is probably damaged in that Lippert Ground Control TT part # LC672136 jack that doesn't work to work right based on what happened and how it is currently performing. You'll need to replace it with a new one with the part # LC404488. My guess is something got damaged when it was trying to move and was frozen to the ground.
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• Why is the Alarm Going Off on My Lippert Leveling System on My RV?
• If you are having an alarm when using your Lippert leveling system, what you can do is put the car in park and retracting the jacks all the way up and then look to see if the "jacks down" light is on on the touchpad. If the light is on, you need to hit the retract button. However, if the light comes back on after you hit the retract button, there is something wrong with the retraction pressure. This can sometimes be signs of a pump issue if you have tried these troubleshooting methods....
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• No Power To Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Control Panel
• I do have some things for you to check but there is not really a reset button for the Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Electric 5th Wheel RV Leveling System. 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 on the touch pad and then use the power probe (red handle) and place that on the black wire coming from the back of the harness on the...
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• How to Perform Manual Override on Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Electric 5th Wheel RV Leveling System
• I assume you have the Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Electric 5th Wheel RV Leveling System part # LC358590? If that is the case then there is a manual override on both the top of the motor and bottom of the leg for each jack. Since the jack is retracted then it will be best to use the manual override on top of the motor. On the top of the motor is a rubber plug. Remove the plug and insest a 3/8" drive (socket + extension), then turn. I have attached a few photos of this for you. If the jack...
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• Troubleshooting Out of Stroke Error Code of Lippert Ground Control RV 3.0
• To clear your out of stroke error you will just need to manually extend or retract all of the jacks 6", then hit the retract button on the control panel. This is typically due to the ground where the camper is parked not being level. If one jack has to extended multiple inches further that another then it will cause this error, and could be why the issue is only happening intermittently.
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• LCI Electronic Leveling System Trouble Shooting
• Per my contact at Lippert in regards to the auto leveling systems like the Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Electric 5th Wheel RV Leveling System w Touchpad and Remote - 4-Point Set # LC358590. Try these steps: Manually level the coach Reset the zero point. Run auto level. If the coach is acting the same I would most likely say we have either a rear sensor issue or a controller issue.
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• Troubleshooting An External Sensor Error On A Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Leveling System
• An *External Sensor Error* indicates a bad connection or wiring from the controller to the rear sensor. I recommend checking the connection to your rear sensor to ensure the wiring hasn't been disconnected or damaged in any way. You may need to replace your wiring harness or the Auto Level Remote Rear Sensor of your Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Electric 5th Wheel RV Leveling System w Touchpad and Remote - 4-Point Set # LC358590.
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• What to do When Lippert Leveling System Is Not Operating with Controller
• If the Lippert leveling gear, like the Ground Control 3.0 # LC675817, isn't showing an error code or allowing you to retract the jacks with the push buttons then what I recommend doing is hooking up to your truck and then manually operating the jacks. The manual override can be found on each motor and you should be able to operate it with a drill. Once you get all of the landing gear up, go ahead and take it to your nearest shop or RV dealer for them to look at. You might be able to reset...
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• Reason My Excel Tankless Water Heater Keeps Shutting Off After About 5 Minutes
• I would check your ventilation around your water heater. One of the reasons your Excel RV Tankless Water Heater - Gas - Electric Ignition - Vent Free - 38,000 Btu, part # EX93FR, may be shutting of after about 5 minutes of use is the Oxygen Detection Safety (ODS) detects low levels of oxygen. If this happens, the ODS system extinguishes the flame. The loss of the flame cools the system, causing the gas valve to return to the closed position, shutting off the fuel supply. This system will...
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