Hydraulic levelers reservoir help

[mudslidemary]

I have a 2006 Damon Daybreak and the hydraulic fluid reservoir needs to be replaced. I put in the part number and found a compatible reservoir, but the new one only holds 2 quarts of fluid and the old one held 4quarts. I cannot find a 4 quart on any website, including the Lippert website. When I put in the part number the 2 quart comes up. My question is will the 2 quart work? Will there be enough fluid to operate the levelers? Not sure what to do. Any advice would be appreciated.

[scenic route]

Our reservoir would not hold fluid. Found a crack around a fitting boss. Removed the tank and had it brazed. Worked like a champ. I doubt the 2 qt. would hold enough fluid to fully extend the stabilizers.

[mudslidemary]

Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately it is not the tank that is not working, it is the grommet that seals the tank. Have not been able to find the right size grommet anywhere either. So it will be an expensive fix, but guess I am going to have to remove from new tank ($155.00) and put on old one. I am going to talk to the company and see what they have to say, but I just can't believe there is no replacement for the tank. I was afraid also, that the 1 quart would not be enough fluid to supply the levelers.

[rvmantech]

I would call lippert to see if they can match a grommet. If you have the model number of your leveler pump hopefully they can match you up with something
574-537-8900. Also might try etrailer
800-298-8924

[Det57]

I suggest you check out a place that does hydraulic rebuilds and see if they can match up a grommet for you. Im sure they have a multitude of different ones since they rebuild hydraulic systems. Just a suggestion. Not sure where you are located but there is a place nearby me here just outside of Phila.

Give them a call: Delri Industrial supplies Hydraulic Repair Services 610-833-2070

Also, : MAC Hydraulics - 610-583-3055

Maybe you can email or text them a photo of the part you need and they can help you.

Delri just rebuilt two of my hydraulic levelers a few months ago. They have been there forever

Good Luck!

[Ray,IN]

You might contact https://en.visonerv.com/ for a used tank/motor assembly.They aren't cheap, but when in a bind__.

[rvmantech]

Originally Posted by mudslidemary

I have a 2006 Damon Daybreak and the hydraulic fluid reservoir needs to be replaced. I put in the part number and found a compatible reservoir, but the new one only holds 2 quarts of fluid and the old one held 4quarts. I cannot find a 4 quart on any website, including the Lippert website. When I put in the part number the 2 quart comes up. My question is will the 2 quart work? Will there be enough fluid to operate the levelers? Not sure what to do. Any advice would be appreciated.

How'd you make out

[mudslidemary]

Thanks to all of you for the suggestions. I finally talked with Lippert. Surprise the 4 quart is no longer available. They said if I needed to replace it I had to buy the whole thing, like 1400 dollars. No thanks. Just hoping it does not have to be replaced as long as I have the coach. Could not find the rubber ring, so just bit the dust and used the new one from the $155. 2 quart tank. There is no company close by so just used what I had. Not what I wanted, but it worked and now water will not get into the system. Now I bought a new car and need to have it wired for towing. WOW cannot believe how much that it going to cost. Like $1000. 2019 Equinox cannot use the bulb inside the tail lights, 12 volt cig lighter does not work when car is not running, so need battery connection for brake buddy. Our 2006 Damon Daybreak has always had 4 flat connection, but now that won't work since we need power from the RV battery. Sure wish I would have learned to repair RV's when I was young and of course had the space to do it.

[Harry B]

I am getting ready to make my Equinox ready for towing. What are the issues with the taillights. I have the 2018 Premier that has LED taillights. Appreciate feedback.

Originally Posted by mudslidemary

Thanks to all of you for the suggestions. I finally talked with Lippert. Surprise the 4 quart is no longer available. They said if I needed to replace it I had to buy the whole thing, like 1400 dollars. No thanks. Just hoping it does not have to be replaced as long as I have the coach. Could not find the rubber ring, so just bit the dust and used the new one from the $155. 2 quart tank. There is no company close by so just used what I had. Not what I wanted, but it worked and now water will not get into the system. Now I bought a new car and need to have it wired for towing. WOW cannot believe how much that it going to cost. Like $1000. 2019 Equinox cannot use the bulb inside the tail lights, 12 volt cig lighter does not work when car is not running, so need battery connection for brake buddy. Our 2006 Damon Daybreak has always had 4 flat connection, but now that won't work since we need power from the RV battery. Sure wish I would have learned to repair RV's when I was young and of course had the space to do it.

[mrboyer]

Chevrolet and our local rv dealer stated to not wire into the tail/brake lights. I bought the add on led lights from Roadmaster. Because my motor home has separate brake, turn and tail lights, I had a power module to adapt the motor home to the new led lights. Suggest you go to Roadmaster’s web site and download several of the different wiring diagrams. Analyze those to determine your correct configuration. The hardest part is routing the wire from the front to the rear of the Equinox. You will also need a charge wire from the rv to the Equinox per direction of Chevrolet. If you don’t your Equinox’s battery will discharge. When you stop for the night, unplug the charge line. The rv can discharge the Equinox if you don’t.

[rvmantech]

Originally Posted by mudslidemary

Thanks to all of you for the suggestions. I finally talked with Lippert. Surprise the 4 quart is no longer available. They said if I needed to replace it I had to buy the whole thing, like 1400 dollars. No thanks. Just hoping it does not have to be replaced as long as I have the coach. Could not find the rubber ring, so just bit the dust and used the new one from the $155. 2 quart tank. There is no company close by so just used what I had. Not what I wanted, but it worked and now water will not get into the system. Now I bought a new car and need to have it wired for towing. WOW cannot believe how much that it going to cost. Like $1000. 2019 Equinox cannot use the bulb inside the tail lights, 12 volt cig lighter does not work when car is not running, so need battery connection for brake buddy. Our 2006 Damon Daybreak has always had 4 flat connection, but now that won't work since we need power from the RV battery. Sure wish I would have learned to repair RV's when I was young and of course had the space to do it.

Wow, too bad ! Glad you were able to find a solution though.

[mudslidemary]

Not sure about the 2018 Equinox but I just bought a 2019 and it has to be wired from the MH battery for supplying power to my braking system, as the car will have a dead battery, unless I stop every two hours and start the car to charge the battery. I was told there had to be diodes, that the tail lights were not deep enough for using the bulb inside the tail lights. It is costing me a fortune to make the Equinox towable. Sure wish I would have kept my Saturn to just tow instead of selling it.

[vtkachuk]

Hope to revive this older strand.

Having the same problem with reservoir leakage. If "Scenic route" or "Mudslidemary" are still active (or anyone else that repaired their Powergear levelers), can you indicate how you separated the reservoir from the electric motor and/or manifold. ie: through bolts, clamps or .. ?

2006 Safari TREK, Workhorse W22

[Soontabe]

Curt 58988 for non-led Equinox.
Curt 58974 for led Equinox

Wow! I just realized how old this thread is.