Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
RV Trip Planning Discussions

Go Back   iRV2 Forums > THE OWNER'S CORNER FORUMS > Newmar Owner's Forum
Click Here to Login
Join iRV2 Today

Mission Statement: Supporting thoughtful exchange of knowledge, values and experience among RV enthusiasts.
Reply
  This discussion is proudly sponsored by:
Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about their products on iRV2
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 03-21-2011, 05:19 PM   #1
Senior Member
 
DandS's Avatar
 
Newmar Owners Club
Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: West Michigan
Posts: 920
Another Problem - Atwood Leveling Jacks

Here I thought I was going to make it home this year with no problems.
400 miles from home after putting nearly 6000 miles on the MH out to California and back.......pulled into park near Springfield, Ill. today and got signal that drivers side rear jack wasn't fully retracted. System wouldn't respond to any commands so crawled under to have a look and found the jack motor hanging loose held only by the wiring harness. Further inspection showed two screws hanging from the mounting bracket so obviously the mounting vibrated loose and let go. Only fix is to remove the entire assembly and reattach screws and reinstall. Since we are so close, elected to tape motor to frame to prevent losing it and getting it fixed at my dealer at home. My question is: does anyone know how to disable the system easily to silence the alarm....when I start the engine I get warning sound along with flashing lights because the system senses the jack isn't up. Don't want to drive 400 miles with that irritation. Is there a fuse or easy disconnect ?
__________________
Dave
2010 Canyon Star 3647
2010 Ford Escape
DandS is offline   Reply With Quote
Join the #1 RV Forum Today - It's Totally Free!

iRV2.com RV Community - Are you about to start a new improvement on your RV or need some help with some maintenance? Do you need advice on what products to buy? Or maybe you can give others some advice? No matter where you fit in you'll find that iRV2 is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally FREE!

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest so you have limited access to our community. Please take the time to register and you will gain a lot of great new features including; the ability to participate in discussions, network with other RV owners, see fewer ads, upload photographs, create an RV blog, send private messages and so much, much more!

Old 03-21-2011, 05:25 PM   #2
Senior Member
 
Jack R's Avatar
 
Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Lacey, Wa
Posts: 630
Dave

I had a similar problem with the alarm. I just unscrewed the control panel and unplugged it. Doesn't hurt the system or anything else. Stopped the alarm.

jack
Jack R is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-22-2011, 03:27 PM   #3
Senior Member
 
DandS's Avatar
 
Newmar Owners Club
Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: West Michigan
Posts: 920
Thanks for the tip Jack.....since I didn't get any other suggestions, that's what I did and it solved the problem.
__________________
Dave
2010 Canyon Star 3647
2010 Ford Escape
DandS is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-22-2011, 05:28 PM   #4
Moderator Emeritus
 
"007"'s Avatar
 
Nor'easters Club
Workhorse Chassis Owner
iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 30,785
At lease you had a good trip being near home. Those jacks have given people some fits.
When you have dealer remount maybe they should check them all for loose mounts and use star washers under heads of mounting bolts.
Welcome back.
__________________
98KSCA, 99MACA, 03 KSCA-3740- 8.1 Chev-- ALLISON Trans
VISIT the NEWMAR QUICK TIPS & EASYMODS 1 & 2
QUICK TIPS # 3
RV SYSTEMS & APPLIANCES & RECALLS --- TECH INFORMATION
"007" is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-03-2011, 07:23 PM   #5
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Carver Ma
Posts: 12
Can anyone help me, I am looking to find out how to contact Atwood to get the paperwork to show me how to put the jacks down manually and indivually for a 2005 Fleetwood Bounder 35R feet.
Wayne & Virginia Eldridge is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-03-2011, 07:37 PM   #6
Senior Member
 
DandS's Avatar
 
Newmar Owners Club
Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: West Michigan
Posts: 920
Maybe this will help ?? There is contact info on first page. Atwood Jacks.pdf
__________________
Dave
2010 Canyon Star 3647
2010 Ford Escape
DandS is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-03-2011, 08:21 PM   #7
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Carver Ma
Posts: 12
thank you so much Dan, I think this is just what we need for our friends who are having trouble.
Wayne & Virginia Eldridge is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-03-2011, 09:51 PM   #8
Moderator Emeritus
 
"007"'s Avatar
 
Nor'easters Club
Workhorse Chassis Owner
iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 30,785
Nice to hear from a member of Nor'easter's.
Helping a Newmar owner I believe.
__________________
98KSCA, 99MACA, 03 KSCA-3740- 8.1 Chev-- ALLISON Trans
VISIT the NEWMAR QUICK TIPS & EASYMODS 1 & 2
QUICK TIPS # 3
RV SYSTEMS & APPLIANCES & RECALLS --- TECH INFORMATION
"007" is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-04-2011, 06:53 AM   #9
Senior Member
 
DandS's Avatar
 
Newmar Owners Club
Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: West Michigan
Posts: 920
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayne & Virginia Eldridge View Post
thank you so much Dan, I think this is just what we need for our friends who are having trouble.
It's Dave but you're welcome.
__________________
Dave
2010 Canyon Star 3647
2010 Ford Escape
DandS is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-04-2011, 09:08 AM   #10
Senior Member
 
padre44's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Clarksville, TN
Posts: 226
Thanks for the post. I'm going to crawl under our coach and make sure everything is tight.
padre44 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-20-2011, 08:02 PM   #11
Moderator Emeritus
 
"007"'s Avatar
 
Nor'easters Club
Workhorse Chassis Owner
iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 30,785
Found this PIB information in the Product Information Section of the Newmar COM_NET2 link check it out maybe added info.
There is another ATWOOD PIB in same link.
__________________
98KSCA, 99MACA, 03 KSCA-3740- 8.1 Chev-- ALLISON Trans
VISIT the NEWMAR QUICK TIPS & EASYMODS 1 & 2
QUICK TIPS # 3
RV SYSTEMS & APPLIANCES & RECALLS --- TECH INFORMATION
"007" is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply



Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
New Damon Astoria - Lippert leveling jacks not working. SteveOGilroy Damon 35 04-15-2016 02:42 PM
04 Tiffin leveling jack problem csp Class A Motorhome Discussions 2 12-23-2009 10:27 PM
Atwood water heater problem, anyone else?? N8XV Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 9 01-29-2008 08:39 AM
Hydraulic Jacks Problem Solved Jim A Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 1 09-14-2006 05:59 PM
Power Gear Jacks Problem max49 5th Wheel Discussion 2 10-16-2005 05:28 AM

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 09:13 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.