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Old 04-18-2010, 09:09 AM   #1
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Lippert electric motor

Well we almost made it out of the drive-way on the maiden voyage of our new Monty 3750. Our driveway apron was wide enough for the 29' 5er we had, so I figured a 5' extension would accommodate the 40' Monty. Making the turn INTO the drive was close but I had 2' to spare to avoid the culvert. Left yesterday morning, made a wide turn out onto our very narrow road, asked the wife if I had enough room to make the turn. Let's just say she miscalculated where the wheels on the 5er were going to hit. Loud THUD as the right hand wheels went into culvert and dropped about 18 inches. No structural damage to the frame but the brunt of the impact hit the electric motor for the rear stabilizer and basically snapped it at the housing to the frame. Once we got to our CG, I crawled under and assessed the damage. Removing the motor was no biggie and installing a new one shouldn't be either. Now I just need to locate one. Anyone have a spare laying around? Hate to call Lippert, but that may be my only option. The moral of this story is..never lie to your wife about "measurement"...it'll come back to haunt you.
 
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Old 04-18-2010, 12:01 PM   #2
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Sorry to hear about your misfourtune....been there--done that too....

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Old 04-18-2010, 12:48 PM   #3
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Ouch!!
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Old 04-20-2010, 05:53 AM   #4
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Just found the ENTIRE unit ..motor and stabilizer jack assembly for $250.00 NEW! And Lippert/Klauber wanted $483 for just the motor!!
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Old 04-20-2010, 01:17 PM   #5
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That is a huge difference. It certainly pays to look around! Good luck.
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Old 04-20-2010, 01:44 PM   #6
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For about $550 one can put the dual motor stabilizers on. I think they would make for faster and stronger stabilizers.
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Old 04-20-2010, 02:03 PM   #7
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Things happen, but It sure can make for a long silent trip. Glad you back in business.

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Old 04-20-2010, 03:15 PM   #8
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quote:Things happen, but It sure can make for a long silent trip. Glad you back in business.
Kevin,,,after 31 years of being married, I've learned to pick my battles. My wife miscalculated and she felt terrible about it. Things can be replaced, a great woman can't. But I think you already know that. Appreciate the well wishes!
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Smart man!!!
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Old 04-21-2010, 06:37 AM   #10
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Can it be welded? Might be cheaper than buying a new one.
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Old 04-22-2010, 01:17 AM   #11
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I may take the broken one to a welding shop to see what they can do about fixing it. I've already ordered the new assembly, but with my luck, it's probably a good idea to have a "spare" rear stabilizer sitting around.
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