power jacks

[popsday]

I have a 1994 pacearrow with power gear jacks, some times when i turn on my house batteries my jacks will start on there own, now my front jack is up and my rear are down, do you think my control box is the problem?, some times they fine, any help would be appreciated thanks I'm new to the forum and new to the motor home, You all seam knowledgable on motor home's

[justimagination]

Pops, Let me welcome you to the best forum around. You will meet some of the nicest people on here, always eager to answer any questions you may come up with.
I'm not sure I can solve your problem or not, but I certanily can give it a good try. As you see from my signature, I have about the same motorhome as you, and the Power Gear system on my Southwind and your Pace Arrow are almost the same. I believe the only thing that raises the Jack is the big RETURN SPRING that is attached to the base pad. When you use your button to raise the jack's, whether it be the front or the rear, the system simply relieves the pressure in the cylinder allowing the spring to pull the jack closed. There are also a couple of different safety switches that release the pressure besides the control panel button's, one is the Emergency Brake, the other is the Transmission Gear shift. You can start the engine while the jacks are down, but if you release the Emergency Brake or move the Gear Lever out of (P) Park, the jack's will close automatically.
As for the House Battery switch, I never turn off either of the BATTERY SWITCHES, which may have an effect on the Jack operation, and I really don't have the answer on that one, maybe someone else has had this same problem. Good luck, and you made a good choice on your motorhome. Jump in anytime, and safe traveling.
David G.

[popsday]

Thanks David, I did get the jacks up but with your help I don't think I will have anymore problems, you were right about this being a frendly place,and knowledgable, again thanks for the help Robert (popsday)

[justimagination]

Robert, your are more than welcome.........and glad I could help. If you have any problems, don't hesitate, I will hopefully be able to help.
David G.