Why Would Powered Landing Gear On a Toy Hauler Raise Slowly

Question:

I have a 2010 Fuzion 302 touring edition toyhauler. The electric jack on the front landing gear runs very slow and recently has stopped lifting. When lifting, the jack sounds like a low battery, but the batteries are reading 12.8 under the load. It lowers just fine. I cranked it up by hand and it was easy so I dont think my gear box is an issue. Can you suggest a heavy duty replacement motor that will get my hauler lifting like it should? Id like one thats high speed so It doesnt take forever. Thanks,

asked by: Brent

Expert Reply:

Slow landing gear is usually the result of the following issues:

1. low battery voltage
2. bad ground for the jack motor
3. lack of lubrication on the jack screws and pinion gear

The motor could be bad, but I would check the above mentioned things first before you replace the motor.

To pick out a motor I would need to know the landing gear brand though. For a replacement motor the part # LG-142178 would work as it is confirmed to fit Venture, Atwood and Lippert landing gear.

expert reply by: Jameson C