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how to repair fifth wheel landing gear

by Mrs. Kassandra Abbott Sr. Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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  1. Remove the retaining bolt from the sliding sheath on the square shaft that drives the opposite leg. ...
  2. Remove plastic retainer that secures gearbox onto drive shaft so motor assembly can be removed from leg. A small screw holds this in place.
  3. Slide gearbox with motor attached off the drive shaft, moving the shaft to opposite leg aside as necessary. ...
  4. Remove DC motor from the attached gearbox. NOTE: Four bolts attach the motor to the gearbox, but only the two long bolts need to be removed. ...
  5. Note the alignment and position of the gearbox as you remove it, and replace it with the new one.
  6. Re-attach the motor assembly onto the drive shaft by moving the opposite leg shaft aside and inserting the manual override shaft into its housing. ...
  7. Activate landing gear switch (or use manual override wrench) to properly position the screw hole in the drive shaft so you can re-attach the plastic retainer. ...
  8. Re-attach the opposite leg drive shaft, adjusting the drive shaft as needed to align the bolt hole by activating the landing gear switch slightly, or using the manual override ...
  9. Secure the opposite leg drive shaft with the retaining bolt.

Full Answer

How to replace the gearbox on a fifth wheel landing gear?

How to Replace DC Motor Gearbox on Fifth Wheel Landing Gear. 1. Remove the retaining bolt from the sliding sheath on the square shaft that drives the opposite leg. Slide the sheath back to expose the gearbox ... 2. Remove plastic retainer that secures gearbox onto drive shaft so motor assembly can ...

How easy is it to remove the landing leg from trailer?

Removing the trailers landing leg was pretty straight forward involving undoing just a few bolts, its foot pad and locking pin assembly. In no time I had the whole leg out.

What happened to the Jack on my Keystone Cougar fifth wheel?

Clunk, Oh Oh! The passenger side landing jack on our Keystone Cougar fifth wheel suffered a major failure last week. I was in the process of jacking the trailer off the truck when I heard and felt a loud clunk.

What motor drives the landing gear on a 24 5N?

For our 24-5N we needed the gearbox that attaches to the Venture 9000PK 12v DC 30 Amp motor that drives our landing gear. On our 24′ Arctic Fox the DC motor that drives the landing gear is clearly visible inside an outer compartment.

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How do you fix the landing gear on a trailer?

0:011:45Fixing trailer landing gear. - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipTaking the grinder and it's cutting that off. And. I got the top all parts there's the gears that'sMoreTaking the grinder and it's cutting that off. And. I got the top all parts there's the gears that's inside that one dropped in the leaves. Clean them all up before I put them in.

How does 5th wheel landing gear work?

Electric 5th wheel landing gear is powered by an electric motor. This motor drives a reduction gearbox (usually a 3:1 ratio). The reduction box is attached to the main driveshaft that drives both legs. The driveshaft turns a bevel gear in each leg that in turn drives a bevel gear attached to a worm gear.

How do you change landing gear?

10:3812:40Stromberg Carlson Replacement Landing Gear Leg InstallationYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipUp with the hole in our. Following leg here slide it through on the other side we're just going toMoreUp with the hole in our. Following leg here slide it through on the other side we're just going to follow that up with another flat washer. And then a locking nut.

How do you lubricate 5th wheel landing gear?

13:1916:14DIY 5th Wheel Landing Gear Maintenance - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipWe fill the tube with grease. This fits fairly snugly around that lead screw. And so it forcesMoreWe fill the tube with grease. This fits fairly snugly around that lead screw. And so it forces grease through the threads. Making for a nice clean lubricated lead screw.

How do you lubricate RV landing gear?

0:496:12How to Lubricate JOST Landing Gear - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipBelow the gear train is the lift nut grease reservoir. And the lifting screw as the gears turn theMoreBelow the gear train is the lift nut grease reservoir. And the lifting screw as the gears turn the lift nut distributes grease to the lifting screw.

How do you install Lippert landing gear?

0:381:55Ground Control 3 Landing Gear Replacement - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipUse your drill and socket to finish tightening the bolts. Down once the jack is properly securedMoreUse your drill and socket to finish tightening the bolts. Down once the jack is properly secured reconnect your jack harness. And test the jack for proper.

How do you put gears on a trailer landing?

2:345:56Installation of BULLDOG® Dual Output Powered Drive Fifth Wheel ...YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipPosition the Bulldog RV landing gear jaxxed into place such that the drop leg pinned tabs faceMorePosition the Bulldog RV landing gear jaxxed into place such that the drop leg pinned tabs face either to the front or the side of the trailer depending on personal preferences.

How do you lubricate a fifth wheel hitch?

3:534:465th Wheel Hitch Maintenance - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipItself. You can take that same type of grease. And put a nice thin coat along the entire surface ofMoreItself. You can take that same type of grease. And put a nice thin coat along the entire surface of the horseshoe plate.

How do you grease a trailer jack?

0:432:20Lubricating the Inner Screw on Tongue Jacks - Step-By-StepYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipUse a wire brush to remove any rust or grind that has accumulated on the screw. Apply a fair amountMoreUse a wire brush to remove any rust or grind that has accumulated on the screw. Apply a fair amount of grease to the entire screw. Then crank the screw all the way back into the inner tube.

How do you lubricate a Lippert stabilizer jack?

1:473:14Stabilizer Jacks Maintenance | Lube Campers & Travel Trailers - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSometimes you have to climb underneath to do to do a good job here but basically i clean this off iMoreSometimes you have to climb underneath to do to do a good job here but basically i clean this off i spray it with a hose or rub it down with a brush let it dry.

How do you put landing gear on a RC plane?

3:046:55How to Install DU-BRO RC Airplane Landing Gear Wheel CollarsYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo I slide on the inner wheel. Color. The wheel and now the outer wheel cover. And I'll align theMoreSo I slide on the inner wheel. Color. The wheel and now the outer wheel cover. And I'll align the parts. So that there's just a little bit of axle remaining. Outside of the outer wheel. Color.

Where does landing gear go on RC plane?

Generally, the main gear should be near the leading edge of the wing, but it can be adjusted for better handling. Be sure that you understand the trade-off between ground looping and nosing over when placing your gear.

What is a bogie landing gear?

The landing gear of an aircraft that uses two or more tandem wheels connected by a central strut. More often referred to as a bogie.

What are the advantages of a tricycle landing gear?

There are quite a few benefits to tricycle-type landing gear. It offers better visibility from the flight deck, allows for a more forceful application of the brakes and prevents ground-looping of the aircraft, keeping the airplane moving forward in a straight line.

How many bolts do you need to remove a motor?

NOTE: Four bolts attach the motor to the gearbox, but only the two long bolts need to be removed. If you do remove a short bolt, replace it to keep the motor intact and remove the two longer ones.

What motor is used for the 24-5N?

For our 24-5N we needed the gearbox that attaches to the Venture 9000PK 12v DC 30 Amp motor that drives our landing gear.

Can you replace a gearbox without replacing the motor?

Don’t let your gearbox get that bad. The first time you hear something like this when extending the legs on your fifth wheel when unhitching, or hitching up, investigate further, immediately. Upon hearing such a noise, watch the motor as you extend the legs. If the motor assembly dances about in tune with the chunkity chunk chunk, the gearbox is probably going bad. The good news is, the gearbox can be replaced without having to replace the motor.

Where is the Arctic Fox manufactured?

Northwood Manufacturing has always been very helpful in answering technical questions and troubleshooting any issues we have had with our Arctic Fox, which was manufactured at their facility in La Grande, OR. But when it comes to ordering replacement parts, they suggested I contact our dealer. Understandable, but interesting, considering our package was was shipped from La Grande. They did however help me identify the replacement part I needed.

Do you need to disconnect wires on a motor?

NOTE: If your motor has ample wiring attached , there is no need to disconnect any wires. Simply rest the motor with wires still attached on the compartment floor or a table outside the door. If you must disconnect wires, be sure to mark them for easy reference.

Product Page this Question was Asked From

I would check a couple of things here. First make sure that the battery you're hooked up to is still completely charged and in good condition. Also check that the wire connections are still secured - both the power and ground attachments. If issues still persist please let me know what model jack you have and we'll go from there. 66412

Follow up Questions

I would check a couple of things here. First make sure that the battery you're hooked up to is still completely charged and in good condition. Also check that the wire connections are still secured - both the power and ground attachments. If issues still persist please let me know what model jack you have and we'll go from there. 66412

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