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Old 09-18-2018, 05:51 PM   #1
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I’m sure it is somewhere in this forum already but can’t seem to find what I am looking for. I notice fluid leaking in Driver side pill thru cargo bay from what looks to be a closeout for some sort of actuator/motor. I am suspecting this has something to do with the FWS but can’t find anything HWH manual like a schematic. FWS operated fine but more than residual fluid seap. Any help appreciated.
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Old 09-18-2018, 06:18 PM   #2
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I had an o-ring leaking on my hydraulic system leaking only when I closed the FWS. it was a quick fix for Newmar. I am sure there are folks on this site with more details on how to trouble shoot and repair issue
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I had a small leak that showed up in the second bay pull out tray. It turned out to be just a not quite tight enough fitting on the hydraulic cylinder for the FWS which you can see in that bay overhead. A quick tighten and no more leak.
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The hydraulic cylinders for your FWS are directly above that tray. Does the fluid appear to be red hydraulic fluid. If so, it likely is a loose fitting.
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Thanks I will start with checking the fittings and report back on what I find. Thanks for the help.
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Thanks I will start with checking the fittings and report back on what I find. Thanks for the help.
Update. I had a chance to take a closer look today and determined it is the lift actuator, which has a plastic cover enclosing it. Unfortunately. Top screws on cover can’t be accessed unless another plastic closeout above basement door is removed. Bigger job than I could tackle today and will have to wait till weekend to find out if a hose connection or actuator.
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