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PFFCO · 05-19-2014, 12:51 PM

I have an older unit, a 500507 which is in a 1999 Tropical 6350 RV. I blew a hose and wanted to get a set of replacements. Does anyone know the hose size and what fittings are used on it? i am not close to the RV for a few days, or i would take part of the hose with me to get a new one made.

Thanks.

Lewis

**CLIFFTALL** · 05-19-2014, 01:03 PM

The techs at Power Gear are available via email. They respond quickly.
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Hopefully they can assist.

98FPA · 05-19-2014, 03:03 PM

Probably 3/8" ID with 3/8" JIC female fittings. I just replaced all of mine within the past few months. They were the original hoses on my 98 MH Pace Arrow, one started leaking then a couple of weeks later the others started leaking (go figure). It was quite a project removing the 2 that goes to the rear levelers. One was 31' and the other was 27'. I had them made a local hydraulic shop which will probably be cheaper for you too.

hydro45640 · 05-19-2014, 03:20 PM

You can cut the hose in two where the hole is and then put a union to splice it back together.

PFFCO · 05-19-2014, 03:28 PM

its not in an easy place to get to, up high on the frame above the rear tax axle. i think replacing both of them would be a better way to go. But i did think about this kind of repair first.

Darwin · 05-19-2014, 03:36 PM

I have been doing research on the hoses also. I contacted PPL Motorhomes in Houston and planned to order through them. Price would be around $800 with at least 4 week delivery. Delivery time is the reason I did not order. My hoses are 1/4" part number 800378. My coach is a 2007 Sportscoach Crosscountry, I have a bulge in one of my hoses which I believe is a good sign that it will fail soon. I am looking for a local shop to build the hoses.

PFFCO · 05-19-2014, 03:44 PM

I called a NAPA store here in PA and they said they can make them for me. i dont know the cost yet, till i can get the info i need to give to them. I guess in the long run, i can cut the hose and disconnect the end. i just have to make sure i cut the correct one off the pump!

Darwin · 05-19-2014, 04:09 PM

I have size and length for my coach if it will help you.

PFFCO · 05-19-2014, 04:27 PM

I'm not sure which coah you have. I have a National Tropical. I dont know if all of the pumps were standard or not.

98FPA · 05-19-2014, 05:02 PM

NAPA is a good store for hydraulic hoses, etc. My 3/8 hose, which was 31' long cost just over $170.00 at my local hydraulic shop. I use to get a discount but now that I'm retired I pay pretty retail price. NAPA may give some type of discount. My hose was a 100R17 hose (fire resistant). I removed all of my hoses and let me tell you it was not easy.

Darwin · 05-19-2014, 06:51 PM

Did you do anything special to get air out of the system or just cycle the jacks?

98FPA · 05-20-2014, 05:51 AM

Darwin, all I did with my jacks was to top off the reservoir and then cycle each jack about 8-10 times. The first few cycles the jacks were a little sluggish going down/up but they finally worked as they should have. I did not run them clear down to make contact with the ground (by my own choice). I checked the reservoir a couple of more times to see if I needed more ATF fluid, which I did. I also think I read somewhere that you did not need to bleed the air out of the lines?.