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Originally Posted by Bama Camper
Sounds like a familiar symptom sequence. Yes, Lippert says the leveling unit is sensitive to low voltage. I thought that may be my problem also (low voltage), but I did much testing with two parallel batteries and leaving the converter plugged in. I monitored the voltage during the testing and it never dropped below 12.2 volts. Didn't help in my case, but never-the-less, if it happens again I'll try that.
Having a lot of weight on the jacks does make the motor pull more current, but the jacks are rated for 14,000 pounds each. My pin weight is only 3020 pounds. Even loaded heavier, it should be well within specs. With my weight, the motors (when they are working properly) pull around 25 amps. When a leg is binding up, that's when the current exceeds 35 amps and the errors occur.
The bottle jack is a good idea. Also - Lippert says use an adapter with a battery operated drill to raise and lower the jacks manually. Using a 1/2" drive into the top of the gear box does not work - takes too much torque and the drill won't turn it. BUT, adapting it to the bottom of the motor really works well. Use a 5/16" socket. The gear box is probably 100:1 ratio, so it takes awhile, but you can raise or lower your camper easily with that. Remove the rubber plug on the bottom of the motor and put the drill on high speed!
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In trying to learn, your Statement" With my weight, the motors (when they are working properly) pull around 25 amps. When a leg is binding up, that's when the current exceeds 35 amps and the errors occur." is it possible the wire gauge going to jacks is aggravating the condition?