Troubleshooting Trailer Jacks that Make a Clicking Noise

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Need to know why our jacks click endlessly on our brand new Cedar Creek Hathaway? What would fix this irritation sound that goes constantly?

asked by: Laurie

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Other than the clicking sound is the landing gear functioning properly? Usually, when someone says they have clicking the jacks are either working slowly or not at all.

Check the connection of the ground wire on the motor and make sure it's grounded well. Also, test the battery the jack runs off of. A lot of jack issues stem from a bad ground or weak battery just not having the power to run it properly.

The other things that could be going on is the screw or gears could be bad but if the jacks are new this is less likely.

Also, of course make sure you aren't overloading the weight capacity of the jacks.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

To replace your existing Venture motor, the Lippert Components Venture 5th Wheel RV Landing Gear Motor #LC142178 is the correct replacement part for you. For an aluminum gear box, you are correct that you can use part #LG-179015. The #LC142178 motor…

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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

Sounds like you are hearing the motor either failing or the battery is too weak to turn your current motor. I would check to make sure the battery is in good shape and if it is then I would replace it with the part #LG-142178.

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Answer 4

Those are a couple of good questions, and to start, I just want to confirm the correct replacement for your Atwood 75721 motor is the Replacement Motor #LG-142178. Now, in regards to removing the motor, it is extremely simple as literally all you…

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Answer 5

For your Jayco 5th Wheel I recommend product #LG-142178 which is manufacturer matched as the correct replacement while also offering the 5,500 lb weight capacity you were looking for.

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Answer 6

Since the gears work easily when not under load and you are able to manually assist the motor when under load, the gears are not the issue. It sounds like the clicking is a relay that is tripping and resetting so it sounds like either the wiring or…

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Answer 7

It sounds like the gearbox could be bad or possibly the motor, this could be easily confirmed by removing each of the components (gearbox/motor) and testing them separately. The gear boxes are luckily pretty standardized and not terribly expensive,…

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Answer 8

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…

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Answer 9

We have just what you need to replace your landing gear motor M9000PK with the #LC196308 and you'd be set! This is a confirmed fit for what you have and is a faster motor too so your jacks will raise and lower quicker.

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Answer 10

Apart from the manufacturer there is no difference between the Lippert Replacement Gearbox #LC276602 and Stromberg Carlson Replacement Gearbox #LG-179015. Either will work as a replacement for your Venture gear box. I've added links to video…

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Answer 11

Your Raptor Toy Hauler likely has a landing gear setup similar to the one you were looking at: Lippert Electric Landing Gear Set - Weld On - 37" Lift - 6,000 lbs #LC333964. If so, then the correct replacement motor would be Lippert Components…

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Answer 12

Both the Replacement Motor #LG-196308 and #LG-142178 have the same mounting dimensions but, like you said the 196308 has a higher weight capacity at 6,500 lbs. The only other notable difference is that the 142178 has a motor speed of 5,500 rpm while…

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