Should Landing Gear Motor and Switch Get Hot on Fifth Wheel Trailer

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Our landing gear motor and switch burned up on our 2019 heartland torque 325. We replaced both but the motor and switch seems to get hot. Is this normal?

asked by: William H

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The landing gear motor and the switch should not get hot like you are describing so it sounds like you may have another issue with your landing gear, such as the gearbox or some other component going bad. It sounds like you may have a rotten gearbox, which you could potentially use the Replacement Aluminum Gearbox # LG-179015 which works with the majority of landing gear brands, including Stromberg Carlson and Lippert, which you almost certainly have one of.

It is also possible, though less likely, that you have some internal component going bad with your landing gear leg(s) but based on how new your rig is, that is less likely than just your gearbox being problematic.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

If you still continue to blow a fuse on your lading gear legs even with a new motor then that would lead me to believe you have an issue with the wiring or switch. Therefore, I recommend you trace the wires from the motor to the switch and then from…

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Answer 2

If you check out mark 4:30 of he attached installation video you can see where our team member removes the Stromberg Carlson Gearbox #LG-179015. In the video it does remove pretty easily and so if you are having trouble I would try using some…

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Answer 3

I contacted Lippert and their guidance for testing the Lippert Components Ignition Proof 5th Wheel RV Landing Gear Switch w/Harness #LC145236 is to use a voltmeter to verify power is getting to the motor. Test for power both before and after the…

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Answer 4

Yes, the Lippert HD 6500-lbTuson 5th Wheel RV Landing Gear Motor #LC196308 will work as an upgrade replacement with more capacity for your Venture landing gear. This motor works with landing gear systems branded as Lippert, Venture, Stromberg, or…

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Answer 5

When a trailer jack has to do more work it will draw more power. If it draws excessive power then the fuse will blow. Something is causing the motor to draw excessive power. If the weight of the trailer has not changed then it could be a wiring…

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Answer 6

The Stromberg Carlson Replacement Motor #LG-196308 and the Lippert HD Motor #LC196308 referenced in your question are essentially the same motor. They can be used interchangeably on a landing gear system. With this in mind, I simply recommend…

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Answer 7

If the bevel gears/gearbox for the dual-motor landing gear on your 2011 Keystone Laredo 266RL 5th wheel were badly worn or damaged you would most likely be able to hear it. These conditions typically cause a good bit of noise as the jacks try to…

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Answer 8

What's the condition of the battery and the wires that run from the jack to the motor? If the motor is getting hot and the switches are frying typically that would indicate that the jack motor is getting overworked due to being overloaded but…

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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

Though I was unable to find out anything about your current 12534 motor, we may still have a more heavy duty option available for you. The Lippert HD 6,500 lb Motor #LC196308 will fit the standard gearbox that is on most landing gear, like the…

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Answer 11

Replacement motor #LC142178 is correct for Venture landing gear so it is possible that the gear box does have a problem. If you suspect that it might be the gear box use #LG-179015 as a replacement. It is also possible that something is not wired…

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Answer 12

Essentially the #LG-196308 and the #LC196308 are identical. I'd go with the lower priced of the two since neither is a better choice than the other.

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