5thWheelForums.com - View Single Post - DT's reason for going to hydraulics over electrics ?

RustyJC · 03-20-2007, 03:20 PM

We've owned 3 5th wheels, all with electromechanical (rack and pinion) slideouts and front jacks. The only problem we've ever had was a broken gear in one slideout gear reduction box of our 2004 MS RE3, and DT replaced the entire gear drive assembly including the electric motor under warranty. That's the only time our 2004 has been back to the shop since we purchased it.

Given the problems I see posted regarding the Lippert hydraulics, I'm glad that we don't have them.

JM2CW....

Rusty

03-20-2007, 03:20 PM	#5
RustyJC Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 94	We've owned 3 5th wheels, all with electromechanical (rack and pinion) slideouts and front jacks. The only problem we've ever had was a broken gear in one slideout gear reduction box of our 2004 MS RE3, and DT replaced the entire gear drive assembly including the electric motor under warranty. That's the only time our 2004 has been back to the shop since we purchased it. Given the problems I see posted regarding the Lippert hydraulics, I'm glad that we don't have them. JM2CW.... Rusty __________________ Rusty & Sandy Creekmore 2 Shelties - Annabelle and Coby 2004 DoubleTree Mobile Suites 36RE3 #1291 2002 Dodge 3500 DRW Cummins HO/6-speed