Front leg problem solved.

[rlwhit]

When we were on our winter trip several times I noticed that when extending the legs there would be a snaping sound and no movement. Now that we are home (in the rain) I removed the legs and at first could not find the problem. Thanks to John Kohl I called the vendor. Was told the clutch was sliping due to overloading the front of the unit. I knew that it was not heavy. Next step was to completly disassemble the legs. Found two things. Starboard leg had no lube in the middle of the screw for about 7 inches. Little or no lube on upper bevel gears of the port side leg. Greased up and reinstall still sliping clutch. Disassemble again and found a bent inner housing ( the part that you see move in and out.) Rotated it 90 degrees and it goes in and out ok. May replace later.

Thanks John for your post that had the picture of the drawing. It sure helped. Believe me now I know that system. If you need help with yours send PM.

[DONnANNIE]

Thanks for info Dick. Glad it worked out for you. I will file that info away for future use. Hopefully, I won't need it.

Say Hi to Toni.

[illapah]

Not having looked, how does one get the legs out for inspection and/or lubrication? I suppose first thing is to hitch up to the truck. I have no easy way to support the Monty otherwise. Then, If I have to go get something I am stuck as I only have one vehicle. AHHHHHHH

[H. John Kohl]

quote:Originally posted by illapah

Not having looked, how does one get the legs out for inspection and/or lubrication? I suppose first thing is to hitch up to the truck. I have no easy way to support the Monty otherwise. Then, If I have to go get something I am stuck as I only have one vehicle. AHHHHHHH

If you have good foundation you can put jack stands under both sides centered on the "I" beams and lower the unit onto them. Then you can work the legs. Actually they are easy to remove, repair, and replace once you understand the mechanics of them or have done it once.
As rlwhit has offered, I also will share my experience.
Dick, glad I could help. That is what I like about this "family site".
Cheers.

[Illini Trekker]

Illapah Heres how I greased the the legs. With trailer on truck remove the tubes that slide in and out, you'll see inside the remaining leg the screw that works the legs up and down. I bough clear tubing that I could slide over the screw and with a grease gun pumped grease around the screw. Then worked the screw and added a bit more grease. I saved the tubing still full of grease for the next time I grease the leg's.