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WILDEBILL308 · 05-19-2017, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cracker39

New house batteries (---which my HWH system uses) installed yesterday have greatly improved the jacks performance. They now make contact with the ground and slightly lift the Mh to level - even though, as mentioned previously, the MH started in an already level status. That said, I still cannot manually extend the jacks further. I'm not sure that this constitutes a real problem?

I bet after you spend money on your specialist he is going to tell you the jacks are working as they should. He will probbabley tell you the fluid is low. But I don't think it is low enough to be a problem.
Bill

Ray,IN · 05-19-2017, 10:10 PM

HWH says either the engine should be running, or you should be on shore power when using their systems, as DC voltage is important for proper operation. Their FAQ page covers a wide area of topics and answers.

johnridders · 05-26-2017, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray,IN

HWH says either the engine should be running, or you should be on shore power when using their systems, as DC voltage is important for proper operation. Their FAQ page covers a wide area of topics and answers.

My HWH instructs engine off, ignition in Acc or on position.

cracker39 · 06-03-2017, 10:46 AM

Thanks to all for the responses. I took the MH to a local shop, familiar with the HWH system, where they topped the reservoir off and then cycled the jacks up and down. Everything worked the way it was suppose to with the exception of a raucous sound from the rear jacks when they fully extended. The tech said that he thought the shafts needed lubricant and, after wiping them down, they now work as smooth as silk! He then made a minor adjustment to the level sensor to make it comply with a carpenter's level placed on the coach floor. I'm a happy camper at a cost of one hour of tech time and a quart of hydraulic fluid!

Skip426 · 06-03-2017, 10:57 AM

FYI' pdf file on jack cleaning , my jacks are extended 365 , most times for months at a time , in dusty conditions , I clean them before retracting after long stays.

Mr_D · 06-03-2017, 11:03 AM

On the '02 DSDP, which we owned for 13 years, I never cleaned the jacks, even after having them extended for 6 months at a time and they were still working fine. Even had the original straight springs on them.

BFlinn181 · 06-03-2017, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr_D

On the '02 DSDP, which we owned for 13 years, I never cleaned the jacks, even after having them extended for 6 months at a time and they were still working fine. Even had the original straight springs on them.

Glad to hear you had such a great record, but periodically cleaning jack cylinders couldn't hurt, and is just good preventative maintenance. I've heard of folks that never get an oil change, and claim it's not necessary.

cracker39 · 06-04-2017, 06:34 AM

I have reason to believe that the previous owner seldom used the jacks - however the MH was used for winter camping, which exposed it to New England's heavily salted roads. In any event I'm happy that the jacks are working good. We leave Monday for a week at Acadia National Park.