Hydraulic Line Leak

[cavedogjr9]

Hi new here hopefully someone could point me in the right direction. long story short i bought a used rv off someone and feel like i got bamboozled. i was on my way to get it smog when i noticed a leak. lool under the hood and a line is leaking. i feel sick to my stomach.


1998 Fleetwood pace arrow.

[jacwjames]

Do you know where this line goes? How bad is it leaking, over time hydraulic hoses will start to weep. Not the end of the world.

If it is leaking badly you will just have to remove it an have one made. Take it to a NAPA store or a Hydraulic shop and they should be able to make. they charge for the fittings and $/ft for the hose. I had a ~6 hose for my backhoe made at Napa for ~$70.

[arcaguy]

Are you sure that it a hydraulic hose? That's a pretty good sized hole and if it were a hydraulic hose you would have oil all over that battery and everywhere else. That looks like some kind of a drain hose to me but I'm not there so I really don't know. If it's a drain hose you could probably just wrap some tape around it and it will be fine. You might have to do nothing at all if all of the moisture stay in the bottom of the hose. If you could tell us where it goes that would be a big help, maybe even a picture of each end do we know what it's connected to.

[Spdracr39]

I know of no reason they would run a hydraulic hose in that location. I believe it is something else. Agree with above if it was hydraulic there would be a much bigger mess even if it was just weeping.

[EZRider800]

Don't panic. I doubt it's a big deal. It could have been dripping like that for years. Check your fluid levels and get it fixed when you can.

[cavedogjr9]

thanks everyone i will try not to panic. i will upload more pictures when i get a chance. i left it my inlaws.

[Jthigh]

RV ‘s in general always need something repaired. One really needs to be handy with a wrench or have deep pockets. This goes for newer units as well so don’t feel like you got bamboozled yet. We had an older Pace Arrow and I considered it a good coach but it also always needed maintenance. It’s just part of owning an RV. With a coach that is now 22 years old there will be other things that will need to be addressed but that is normal. So just take it stride and enjoy the new adventure.

[Ray,IN]

When more pictures are available, hopefully there is a wider view to gain some perspective. The red does indicate it is oil of some type. Before spending money, make sure all hose connections are tight and not leaking, oil has a way of finding the low spot before it drips off.
There are kits available to "patch" a hydraulic hose instead of replacing the entire length and ends. Although, the kit may cost more than having one new replacement made up.

[mackwrench]

Looks like transmission fluid spot on concrete.

Check transmission fluid level...

My wag is the line is a automatic transmission cooler line. Runs from radiator to passenger side of transmission.

Probably not a bad job to replace.

[Randalpho]

Could be a hydraulic hose for the leveling system.

Not a big deal, you can have one made at NAPA.

[travelorer99]

Over time, oil pans need a little re snugging on the bolts, it is normal, some don't need it, some do. If its red, should be power stearing or trans.
I know they used to, make a quick fix cut hose install splice and tighten, it was a screw type compression fitting. The machaics would use them for temp fix to get the bucket trucks up and put away to get to garage to replace. As its not a man lift, I would have no problem using it, and leaving it.

[cavedogjr9]

that hose is brittle and im pretty sure it rubbed on the battery causing it to leak. there seem to be black electrical tape wrapped around it that fell off. havnt gotten the chance to really look at what else needs fixin