Popping Sounds

[caseyjack44]

I have a 2022 3121RL and it is making popping noises at random times when I am anywhere inside the camper. The unit stays in one place all the time as I only use it 1-2 days a week while I'm at work. Could it be the hydraulics making the popping noise? Anyone else dealt with this? It doesn't seem as if the camper is becoming un-level, just making the noises. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Mikendebbie]

Nothing is wrong with- its the hydraulic system experiencing stiction.

Search the forum for STICTION - lots of threads. Basically - use a turkey baster to suck out about a quart of fluid from the reservoir and add a quart of anti-stiction fluid. Cycle the levelers and the slides a couple of times to mix it in. Catepillar and others make antistiction fluid - but i used motorcycle fork oil because the Cat dealer was a farther drive than the motorcycle shop.

 

[Carl n Susan]

Here is the Lippert formal announcement of the issue and solution.

 

[ACKLM8]

I have a 2022 3121RL and it is making popping noises at random times when I am anywhere inside the camper. The unit stays in one place all the time as I only use it 1-2 days a week while I'm at work. Could it be the hydraulics making the popping noise? Anyone else dealt with this? It doesn't seem as if the camper is becoming un-level, just making the noises. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Jacks usually get the attention when people talk about “popping” noises, but another source is the skin of the trailer which expands and contracts with temperature change and makes very audible pops when doing so.

 

[Hainsc]

Check to make sure your slideouts are out all the way. I had a similar issue with our bedroom slide. I found that it wasn't out "all the way".