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Old 06-23-2019, 11:27 PM   #1
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Leaking Front Jacks

Have a 2016 Dallas , it has the common MS problem of the front jacks not holding for any consistent period of time . My options to solve this are
1. Lippert "says" they will cover the cost of replacing the jacks with a newer style.
2. If the newer style won't fit without trailer modification , Lippert will remove old jacks then I will have to take them to a local hydraulic shop to have them rebuilt then Lippert will reinstall them. Total est. cost $500
3. Take my unit to Bob's Quality RVs and have him fix the problem, Min. cost $1200
Would appreciate comments from anyone who had the Lippert fix, I understand the newer style jacks have a shorter reach and are they the ones that creak and moan ?
If you have had your unit fixed , which repair did you choose ???
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Old 06-24-2019, 09:28 AM   #2
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I had a leaking left front jack. Took it to Lippert for replacement, no charge. All is well now, no leaking and no down drift. Just go to Lippert and have them fix you up. They do a good job.
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Old 06-24-2019, 12:20 PM   #3
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Call Lippert @ 574-537-8900, describe your situation and have your VIN info ready. You should be able to get a case file number and they will schedule service work for you. Ours was done a couple of years ago under warranty!

Hope this helps.

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Old 06-24-2019, 01:28 PM   #4
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I am simply having my Machinist friend rebuild mine this Summer along with the 4 rears with QUALITY parts.
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Old 06-24-2019, 10:55 PM   #5
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I had the same problem with my 2015 Fullhouse. My local RV repair did all they could with advice from lippert, including replacing the pump on my nickle! When all of their suggestions failed to stop the leakdown they sent replacement legs. Turned out that these new legs needed major modification,including welding in new mounts. My tech guy did not want to attempt the job so i arranged to have them done at the Lippert repair facility. There they did the job quickly and professionly.
The only thing that still bothers me is they would not take back the $900 pump even though it was their bad advice to try changing the pump even though the failing legs is a common and continuing problem!
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Old 06-26-2019, 10:18 PM   #6
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Had mine rebuilt at local hydraulics shop. Think it was 125 bucks each but might have been a bit more. Removing and reinstalling them is the hard work. I have a man hole in front of my yard and was able to use that to drop them. It was a lot of work and I don't think I would do it again.
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Old 06-27-2019, 08:16 AM   #7
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My front jacks don’t leak down like what some of you experience but we figured out at the rally that the front jacks are angled towards the rear a bit.

No wonder our trailer shakes so much.

I have a Lippert appointment now, although not next week after the rally - August 1st.


Another 1500 miles of water travel.
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Old 06-30-2019, 09:03 AM   #8
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Had the front jacks replaced on our '15 RSSA at Lippert--2 days, they work fine, no creaks/groans. If jack travel is less, I haven't noticed, but they are a bit slower to work up/down. It was a good decision to travel to Elkhart for the work.
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Old 06-30-2019, 11:52 AM   #9
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Had the front jacks replaced on our '15 RSSA at Lippert--2 days, they work fine, no creaks/groans. If jack travel is less, I haven't noticed, but they are a bit slower to work up/down. It was a good decision to travel to Elkhart for the work.
And you didn’t come to the rally ???
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Old 06-30-2019, 05:25 PM   #10
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Duane, not sure why you are asking?
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Old 06-30-2019, 09:41 PM   #11
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Joe, I think Duane is under the impression that you just had your jacks replaced. That happened a while ago right?

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Old 06-30-2019, 10:15 PM   #12
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Duane, not sure why you are asking?
Read the post on the phone - mis read apparently. 2 days work, not 2 days ago.
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Old 06-30-2019, 10:32 PM   #13
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Got it. Guess I could have said it better. Was there in Sept on way to Maine.
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Old 07-01-2019, 03:44 PM   #14
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Lippert has replaced fronts at one point. Later did a side leaker. Both in AZ. Then another when back in MN. This was a camping world AZ add on 6 point hydraulic level up. This was over a 3 year period. Great to deal with. Their roving mechanics are great. 3 different ones and all where very knowledgeable. Service rep was great also. Even gave me her cell number to keep in touch.
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Old 07-01-2019, 04:26 PM   #15
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We had the newer style jacks installed at Lippert last June 24th after having had total jack failure with the old jacks. We had a problem develop with the newer jack on one side after about 6 months. Our dealer cleared it with Lippert to replace last month just before the warranty ran out on the new ones. Now the jacks are, dare I say, perfect.

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Old 07-02-2019, 12:12 PM   #16
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Joe,
Thinking you might update the signature trailer?
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Old 07-02-2019, 06:21 PM   #17
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Thinking you might update the signature trailer?
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Done, it finally allowed me to make the change.

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Old 10-21-2019, 08:43 PM   #18
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I just found this thread. I posted a separate one about a leaking ram. The ram in front of the passenger side front wheel has oil residue on the ground plate. On inspection, there is oil residue on the bottom of the ram, where the tube comes down. Not a lot, more of a seep and not a dripping leak. How do I fix that? Take it off, and take it where? I can repair almost anything, but am totally clueless with hydraulics.
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Old 10-21-2019, 08:58 PM   #19
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clev,
The rear jacks are outside mounted, and should be able to be removed and taken to a hydraulic shop. Not sure what the status of the entire system should be while this is done--possibly hitch to truck to take all pressure off system. There are some posts about keeping the fluid from leaking out of the lines while disconnected. A call to LCI might help, or check on one of the DRV forums on FB for a reply from someone who has done the removal. Once off, any hydraulic shop ought to be able to fix the seals.
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Thanks Joe. I'll give Lippert a call tomorrow. So, any hydraulics shop can repair these? They don't have to be an RV specialty shop?
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