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12-01-2013, 03:42 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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Level up expertise and experience needed
First of all, we absolutely love this system! The only problem we are having is when we use auto-retract there is one rear jack that will not fully retract (it stays extended about three inches). I have been manually retracting it after the auto-retract says that it is finished (but it is not). Any ideas or similar experience?
Bingo
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Bingo and Cathy - Our adventures begin in the hills of WV. We are blessed by our 2014 3850FL Big Sky (previous 2011 3750FL and 2007 3400RL) that we pull with a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic DRW CC dually.
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12-01-2013, 04:12 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Arroyo City
Posts: 3,110
M.O.C. #13395
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I had one that would do that. I ran it down a long way and back a couple times, it works now
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12-01-2013, 05:07 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rock Island
Posts: 1,074
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We notice this several times and believe it is when the temperature is lower, but not sure. We have run it up manually, so are interested in the best solution, hope someone has better answer.
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12-01-2013, 05:20 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
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Give Lippert a call. That sounds like an answer we should all have.
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12-01-2013, 10:30 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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Ours did the same the first few times but no longer does it.
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Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.
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12-01-2013, 11:10 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Paola
Posts: 5,739
M.O.C. #4961
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Ours also did that in the beginning but then stopped. Maybe air in the system that gets worked out.
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Paola, Kansas
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12-02-2013, 12:18 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Madison
Posts: 1,239
M.O.C. #5906
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Don't know whether it would help, but I spray silicone on all of the exposed jack legs before I retract them. This not only lubricates but helps wash away much of the dirt that has accumulated during a long stay.
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12-02-2013, 03:10 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Silverdale
Posts: 275
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Hello Bingo, mine has also done that once or twice and I noticed it was more likey whent he weather was a little colder or they had been down a long time. I have not had any issues with them during warm weather or after a 2 to 3 day stay somewhere.
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12-02-2013, 03:29 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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Our also did that the rear jack on the drivers side. I added a small amount of fluid and it has never done it again.. Gosh another "minor" problems that many of us have. How many have reported that to Keystone... We did.
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12-02-2013, 06:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,676
M.O.C. #12947
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Ours also did that when new, cold weather or not. Since doing the stiction fluid fix for the popping problem, none have stopped since. Not sure if that was the fix, or if like some said, just getting them broke in was the cure.
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2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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12-02-2013, 09:20 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Navarre
Posts: 1,527
M.O.C. #9765
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DONANDBONNIE,
You might want to rethink the silicone spray. Use the same fluid as in the tank to wipe down the cylinders.
Mike
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12-02-2013, 09:46 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,676
M.O.C. #12947
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Per the LCI manual,
5. If jacks are down for extended periods, it is recommended to spray
exposed leveling jack rods with a silicone lubricant every seven days for protection. If your coach is located in a salty environment, it is
recommended to spray the rods every 2 to 3 days.
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2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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12-03-2013, 01:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Navarre
Posts: 1,527
M.O.C. #9765
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WOW, that sure is different than what I was taught about hydraulic cylinders. But since what you have are called rods, they must have better wipers and seals.
Mike
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12-03-2013, 02:30 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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When our jack would not fully retract it was in the summer. I do not think it is temperature related. We ran the jack up and down several times on manual and it still would not retract. As stared we added a bit of fluid to the reservoir and it went up. We did report that to Keystone customer service and they were no help. We called lippert and they said to check the fluid level. My guess is that the proper amount of fluid was not in the reservoir at build. I forgot to ask who puts in the fluid keystone or lippert.
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12-03-2013, 10:35 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Madison
Posts: 1,239
M.O.C. #5906
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As Rohrmann says, we got the idea for the silicone spray right out of the manual.
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12-04-2013, 02:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Arroyo City
Posts: 3,110
M.O.C. #13395
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I think someone at the rally said if we were parked for an extended period with hydraulics out we should retract them every couple weeks.
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