How to Manually Retract Lippert Ground Control 3.0

Question:

I have a 2020 forest river sunseeker motorhome. The jacks went down fine, but now the auto level control panel wont turn on when i want to retract them. Ive tried everything to get the power on but it wont work, I will have to order new parts. But in the meantime I need to leave this campsite. Is it possible to manually retract the jacks with a tool? Any help is appreciated.

asked by: Dillon H

Expert Reply:

Yes, There is a way to manually retract the jacks on your Lippert Ground Control 3.0, # LC358590. Please note the steps below and see the attached image. You have two options, depending on access. Depending on the installation access may be restricted thus causing limitation to which option you can use. But no worries, as long as can access either the top or the bottom, you will be able to raise the jacks using one or the other methods listed below.

Top of Jack Motor Override:
Tools needed:3/8” drive ratchet and extension (no socket)
1. Find the port on the top of the jack motor
2. Remove the rubber plug
3. Insert the 3/8” drive into the port
4. Turn override until the jack extends or retracts to desired position.

Bottom of Jack Motor Override:
Tools needed:3/8” drive ratchet and extension, 5/16” socket
1. Find the port on the bottom of the jack motor
2. Remove the rubber plug
3. Insert the 5/16” socket into the port
4. Turn override until the jack extends or retracts to desired position.