Troubleshooting Fifth Wheel Landing Gear that Stops Working When Load Is Removed

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I have a 33foot 2007 keystone cougar 5th wheel the landing gear works fine extending but when retracting once the weight is off you have to hold up pressure on the follow side the lead side seams to come up slow and some times needs help also. the system is a venture.

asked by: Eddie

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Expert Reply:

That sounds like a gear problem. Sounds like the pressure on the bottom of the leg when it is on the ground is keeping the gears lined up properly but once you remove that pressure the gears come apart too far and the jack stops working.

Since you have a Venture that would mean that you would need the part # LG-146060 that you referenced.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Any powered landing gear or powered tongue jack will draw less power as it legs descend down toward the ground and much more as soon as they make contact and encounter resistance. This is a normal occurrence. In the same way, any jack - even a manual…

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Answer 2

It could be the motor but it could also be the screw/nut inside the jack leg that is causing the problem. Since you mentioned that it is hard to crank it manually I suspect that it is likely the screw and/or nut. On jacks that have an ACME screw the…

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Answer 3

We have actually heard from Lippert about this type of issue and they recommend replacing the 6 amp fuse with a 30 amp fuse. This should resolve the issues you're describing.

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Answer 4

The break away system on a trailer would typically have its own battery, like that shown with part #20400. The reason that pulling your break away switch does not actuate your brakes is that it is not wired correctly. The break away switch should be…

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Answer 5

Melted wires is typically due to a short. It's hard to say exactly what caused your short but you will need to check wiring of your breakaway setup, specifically where the wires connect to the battery, to see if you can find a short and fix as…

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Answer 6

The number you provided, "7753400" is a patent number which corelates to the Equalizer for E-Z Flex Suspension part #013-144-03. This is for a single equalizer but if you need the entire kit it's the Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit part…

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Answer 7

Torque specs for wheel lug nuts will vary depending on the diameter of the lugs, type of lug nut and the wheel's material. The linked chart details the recommended torque for many combinations. Dexter Hub/Drum #84546UC3 has 1/2-inch studs and…

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Answer 8

The only way you could power interior dome lights on a trailer without it being connected to a tow vehicle would be to power the lights with a battery like a breakaway battery. How you choose to wire up the batteries will in the end be up to you, but…

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Answer 9

For your enclosed trailer application I have several suggestions for adding interior lighting that you can control directly via a switch. Since your current 4-pole trailer wiring does NOT include a 12V auxiliary power feed that could power inside…

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Answer 10

Yes, the Solera Slide Topper part #LCV000168106 is the correct fit for your flange width of 90-1/2 inches. This specific model has a box width range of 86 to 91-3/4 inches which is perfect for your width listed.

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Answer 11

In order to match up the wheel studs for your Reliable 1206 hub, we'll need to know the full dimensions of the wheel stud you're replacing. In addition to the total length of the stud and its diameter and thread pitch, we'll also need to…

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Answer 12

The Furrion Single Zone Controller part #FACC12SA-BL does have a dip switch setup underneath the cover of it.

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