Can Electric Landing Gear be Used to Replace Hydraulic Landing Gear on a 5th Wheel Trailer

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Hi hope you can help, I have a1994 dolphin 34 class A RV the hydraulics are problematic and expensive to repair at this point. Do you know if these electric jacks or landing units could serve as a replacement for my old hydraulic system?

asked by: David

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Most electric landing gear is basically interchangeable with a few differences but hydraulic I am not 100 percent sure on. The electric models have brackets (clamping hangers) that are welded to the trailer frame.

The Ultra-Fab Deluxe Electric Landing Gear Set # UF17-943010 comes with them so if your set up does not have brackets or the brackets are not compatible then you could have them welded on by a qualified professional welder. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view as well.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

The Ultra-Fab Deluxe Electric Landing Gear Set #UF17-943010 is identical to many OEM sets supplied by a variety of 5th wheel manufacturers. I checked with Newmar to see if they could confirm the original jacks on their 2003 5th wheels but they could…

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Answer 2

Good news! In case of a power failure malfunction, the landing gear can be operated manually by removing the four (4) screws that hold the motor/gear assembly. The slotted shaft can then be turned with a large flathead screwdriver. When replacing…

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Answer 3

The motors on the Ultra-Fab landing gear #UF17-943010 are 8.922 inches tall. Positioning the jacks so that there is enough room for them is a viable option provided that you can do so safely and so that the jack legs do not decrease ground clearance…

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Answer 4

Landing gear like the #UF17-943010 bolt into brackets that are welded to the frame of the fifth wheel. If the brackets from the existing landing gear can accommodate the 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 housing of the landing gear, and the existing brackets are in good…

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Answer 5

Since the Ultra-Fab Deluxe Electric Landing Gear Set #UF17-943010 that you referenced does not have that shaft that connects both legs there is no manual override crank for the landing gear set. They are both controlled independently of each other…

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I contacted Lippert Components to ensure we get you the right pin and they said that there are two pins located right by each other there at the motor. These should both be replaced. The larger one Replacement 5/32" x 1" Roll Pin for…

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Answer 7

Yes, the Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter part #RP94716-61301 will work with any brand of gooseneck hitch as long as they have a 2-5/16" hitch ball like the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch…

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Answer 8

Good question; if for some reason there is an issue with the power or motor, you can manually operate the Ultra-Fab Deluxe Electric Landing Gear Set #UF17-943010. I took a look at the instructions, and the accompanying cut out from them explains what…

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Answer 9

The Ultra-Fab Deluxe Electric Landing Gear Set #UF17-943010 referenced in your question is a great landing gear system that features dual electric jacks that will raise and lower at just the flip of a switch. The jacks themselves can operate…

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Answer 10

As long as your existing landing gear have their weld stops in the standard positions as shown in the linked photo (15-1/2 inside to inside and 17-1/2 outside to outside) and the outer tube length matches then the Ultra-Fab 12K dual motor landing…

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Answer 11

It sounds like you are thinking about going with the Ultra-Fab Deluxe Electric Landing Gear Set #UF17-943010 as a replacement landing gear set for your 1996 Carriage Carri-Lite Cashay 28RK. The Ultra-Fab Deluxe Electric Landing Gear Set #UF17-943010…

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Answer 12

The Ultra-Fab Deluxe Electric Landing Gear Set, #UF17-943010, would work well with your 2010 Heartland Bighorn 3385 fifth wheel. These are our highest capacity electric landing jacks at 12,000 lbs. These jacks will bolt on to the trailer frame and…

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