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01-27-2019, 01:19 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Chapel Hill
Posts: 4
M.O.C. #23332
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Auto Level Gone Bonkers
We bought a new 2018 Montana with auto leveling, it worked great the first 3 or 4 times out and then one camp site it went bonkers. Leveled itself and then sent the whole trailer off to one side. Took it to the dealer for some other issues and when we brought it home, it did the same thing. So now I'm manually leveling. We never got any books or instructions except what is posted on the door of the leveling unit. Anyone have an ideas what went wrong, it is a 6 point leveler.
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01-27-2019, 01:40 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bastrop
Posts: 2,892
M.O.C. #20753
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Welcome to the forum. First question Electric or hydraulic? does it do it to the same side?
Is the ground mostly level where it is sitting?
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2019 20th Anniversary Edition 3701LK
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01-27-2019, 03:30 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jeffba
Welcome to the forum. First question Electric or hydraulic? does it do it to the same side?
Is the ground mostly level where it is sitting?
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It would be helpful if you would add a signature stating your specific year and model so people would know more about what type equipment you're having trouble with.
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Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.
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01-27-2019, 01:43 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Holladay
Posts: 209
M.O.C. #22087
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If you have the Lippert Ground Control 3.0 go to their website. https://www.lci1.com/ground-control-3
You can download the manual there along with some video's about the system.
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2019 HC 381TH
2021 Ram 3500 6.7 HO
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01-27-2019, 03:36 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: STAYTON
Posts: 1,118
M.O.C. #18157
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Cut the poor guy some slack. He said in the post it’s a 2018 and a 6 point level system! Geez
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01-27-2019, 03:45 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bastrop
Posts: 2,892
M.O.C. #20753
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2018's levelers come in electric and Hydraulic. That is why I asked.
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2019 20th Anniversary Edition 3701LK
B&W 20K for Ford OEM Puck
2018 Ford F-350 Lariat CCLB PSD DRW KJ5CQH
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01-27-2019, 05:27 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Welcome to the forum! Yes there are considerable differences between the two type of auto level so we do need to know.
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2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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01-27-2019, 05:54 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Chapel Hill
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M.O.C. #23332
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Sorry that I didn't give all the info, didn't know there were 2 types, we are really new at this. It is a hydraulic system. looking at the front of the trailer, it will jack it high on the right side. It will level, stop and then jack the whole trailer to the right. the sites would be considered almost level and it has been on the sites before. I have been stopping it just before it throws everything off. I am about to download a manual...at least the part about leveling issues. Thanks so far for the information.
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01-27-2019, 06:07 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 4,084
M.O.C. #20477
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If you can't figure it out from the manual, recommend you call Lippert customer service.
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2018 3160RL
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
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01-27-2019, 06:21 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bee Branch
Posts: 2,620
M.O.C. #20693
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Lippert customer service is one of the very few good service groups. They also have an app for your phone.
Good luck with your issue.
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Bee Branch, AR.
2017 Ram 1 ton diesel duallyCrew Cab/Long Bed
2018 Montana High Country 381TH Garage Full of Toys
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01-29-2019, 10:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Northern Illinois
Posts: 525
M.O.C. #19994
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mtlakejim
Lippert customer service is one of the very few good service groups. They also have an app for your phone.
Good luck with your issue.
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Agree on Lippert customer service, my past unit was over 5 years past warranty, had an issue with the level up panel, it would go dead intermittently, i called and they sent a new panel, no cost to me at all, they even followed up with a phone call a couple weeks later to see if i needed help installing it.
P.S. most places I camp, the pad is level, I always manual level, its twice as fast. I have the little "bubble levels" on the front and side of my rig to check level.
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02-03-2019, 02:23 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: somerville
Posts: 135
M.O.C. #12636
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2x Team Bradfield, had same thing happen on our 2012, first of the year, Lippert replaced control panel free of charge.
Second time they have helped us.
Can’t beat Lippert customer service.
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01-27-2019, 07:02 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Sequim
Posts: 553
M.O.C. #17176
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You might need to recalibrate it. It tells you how to do it in the manual.
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2016 Montana 3720 2015 Chevy 3500 SWD Duro Max
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01-28-2019, 08:32 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Mountain Home
Posts: 864
M.O.C. #20949
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Very easy to accomplish the “level” stored position on your controller.. sounds like it has been corrupted... normal sequence during auto level is...
... nose dips low and then raises to level front to back
.. drivers side levelers lower and level driver side
.. passenger side lowers and levels passenger side
.. May see one last level move on front to back followed by success message on Lippert control panel
Simply manually “level” your fifth wheel using a level or level app with your smart phone
Then store the new “level” position in the controller
https://www.lci1.com/assets/content/...heets/0317.pdf
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01-28-2019, 08:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Menifee
Posts: 1,109
M.O.C. #22986
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ChuckS
Simply manually “level” your fifth wheel using a level or level app with your smart phone
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Theres an app to level the coach? No one ever told me about an app... I have a 2018 3920FB... How do I know if its compatible with the app? My walk thru sucked !!
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01-28-2019, 08:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Mountain Home
Posts: 864
M.O.C. #20949
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Some read into things too much. Use either an old style wood or metal level or use your smart home with a level app. Either will work just fine.
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02-06-2019, 09:01 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Humboldt
Posts: 176
M.O.C. #22879
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ChuckS
Very easy to accomplish the “level” stored position on your controller.. sounds like it has been corrupted... normal sequence during auto level is...
... nose dips low and then raises to level front to back
.. drivers side levelers lower and level driver side
.. passenger side lowers and levels passenger side
.. May see one last level move on front to back followed by success message on Lippert control panel
Simply manually “level” your fifth wheel using a level or level app with your smart phone
Then store the new “level” position in the controller
https://www.lci1.com/assets/content/...heets/0317.pdf
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Really good info. Thanks
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02-03-2019, 02:51 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Forest Grove
Posts: 5
M.O.C. #19040
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My 2015 did the same. I had to replace the electronic panel that you see when you open the little door. Very easy. Connected the new one and it works fine. The old one was warped and the connectors were hit and miss. I heard that the heat from sun will build up in the closed up area and warp the panel. Supposedly, the replacements are sturdier. Good luck,
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02-03-2019, 02:59 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sun Lakes, AZ 85248
Posts: 181
M.O.C. #9174
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Lippert Customer Service
I have had a few problems with Lippert components too. In the end they step up and take care of it right away and if they have to ship me something it is very quick. I tell my fellow RVers - don't go to your dealer if you're having a problem. Call Lippert if they manufactured the equipment that is being troublesome. I don't think any vendor can beat Lippert Components customer service. A few years back they walked me through replacing the hydraulic ram for the bedroom slide. The guy was great. The gals over there are very helpful too. Their service is tops - they will get your Montana fixed quickly compared to a dealership.
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2021 Montana 3121RL Legacy
2017 Ford F250 6.7 diesel
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02-03-2019, 03:14 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Forest Grove
Posts: 5
M.O.C. #19040
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Good to hear Carl. They shipped me the board almost immediately.
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