First, you remove the bad landing gear then pop the top plate off. Next is to remove the "E" rings that holds the drive shaft and small gear. Once that is out you can lift the main gear off of the shear pin and screw shaft.
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Do fifth wheels come with a spare tire?
You should re-ask the question and make the difference between a Motor home and a 5th wheel/travel trailer. 5th Wheel and TT come form the factory with a spare tire and many MH do not. I will open a can of worm, it seems to me TT and 5 Wheel do have more blow out than MH. Remember, trailer tire have a lower rating for speed….
Can my truck handle a fifth wheel?
The truck will handle it no problem but it'll be over the pay load. My 04 pulled a 5th wheel similar weight only time I ever weighed it I was over gross 500 lbs. but rear axle weight was fine. It all depends on your definition of "handle it". From a strictly vehicle rating standpoint, I suspect you would be significantly overloaded.
How to slide the fifth wheel?
What if the pins won’t slide?
- If one of the pins does not slide out and release, gently rock the tractor back and forth to release the pressure on the pin, allowing it to slide.
- If the pin still does not release, listen for an air leak. ...
- Once both pins are out, slowly and carefully move the tractor slightly forward or back, depending on where you need to move the weight. ...
How to repair fifth wheel landing gear DC motor gearbox?
Replacing My Fifth Wheel Landing Jacks Gear Box
- Introduction. This is an update to my broken fifth wheel landing jacks gear box post last spring. ...
- Finding the Gear Box. I couldn’t find any markings indicating the make and model of the landing gear but through trial and error comparing pictures online I narrowed it down ...
- Disassembly Steps. ...
- Install the New Gear Box. ...
- Conclusion. ...
How do you change landing gear?
3:0412:40Stromberg Carlson Replacement Landing Gear Leg InstallationYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSide so just take that bolt. Out. We can then collapse the shaft. Slide it off each end and we'llMoreSide so just take that bolt. Out. We can then collapse the shaft. Slide it off each end and we'll just set it here in our compartment. We can go ahead and start taking our leg loose.
How do you lubricate 5th wheel landing gear?
12:3316:14DIY 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.
How do I manually lower my RV landing gear?
0:331:57Manual Operation of Hydraulic Landing Gear - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipBit insert that into the end of that valve into the set screw. And turn that clockwise. Until theMoreBit insert that into the end of that valve into the set screw. And turn that clockwise. Until the set screw stops do not over tighten.
How do you lubricate landing gear?
1:126:12How to Lubricate JOST Landing Gear - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipIf you are using a hand operated grease gun that's about 50 pumps to confirm how much grease yourMoreIf you are using a hand operated grease gun that's about 50 pumps to confirm how much grease your equipment dispenses discharged grease onto a piece of cardboard placed.
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.
Can you grease a trailer jack?
0:586:08trailer jack lubrication maintenance - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo I'm gonna take some regular old motor oil here. And then we're going to drip it down on the topMoreSo I'm gonna take some regular old motor oil here. And then we're going to drip it down on the top right on the top of that bolt just slow. Let it cover that bolt real.
How do you manually lift a 5th wheel?
2:314:39How We Manually Retract The Jacks On Our 5th Wheel - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo you take this and slide it up on top into. The bolt exposed bolt at the top. Just like that. AndMoreSo you take this and slide it up on top into. The bolt exposed bolt at the top. Just like that. And then you can start cranking it to take it.
How do you manually retract a leveling jack?
0:041:11Ground Control 3 Electric Jack Manual Override - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipNext using a ratchet with a 3 8 drive extension turn counterclockwise at the top of the gearbox toMoreNext using a ratchet with a 3 8 drive extension turn counterclockwise at the top of the gearbox to retract your jack. Once the jack has been fully retracted replace the rubber cap on top the gearbox.
How do I manually retract my power gear jacks?
Turn the knob counter clockwise several turns.... this opens the dump valve. Then press and hold on the rubber boots to open each jack valve and allow each jack to fully retract.
How does trailer landing gear work?
What Does Trailer Landing Gear Mean? Trailer landing gear refers to retractable supports that keep a trailer level when the tractor is removed. A pair of landing legs are fixed near the front end to support the trailer after it is decoupled from the prime mover.
How do you grease gooseneck jack?
1:022:38How to Maintain Your BULLDOG® Square Tube Jack - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipApply a small amount of automotive grease with the grease gun at the lubrication points found on theMoreApply a small amount of automotive grease with the grease gun at the lubrication points found on the Jack's. There will be two on the side of a sidewind jack.
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. In fact, my wife who was inside setting things up immediately looked out the window and ask “What the heck was that?”.
Disassembly and Failure Diagnoses
I thought for sure I would find a stripped bevel gear or two on the top part of the leg, but to my surprise, they looked in pretty good shape. The culprit had to be the long worm gear mechanism, but I was having a heck of a time disassembling the leg to get at it.
Finding the Replacement FW Landing Legs
So the real bad news was there is basically no easy way to change that collar nut as it is stamped in place. I decided the best course of action was a whole new leg and while I was at it I may as well change out the other side. Who knows how close it may be to failure as well. I could find absolutely no numbers or markings on the legs.
Installing the New Trailer Landing Legs
The install was a very smooth process and everything fit perfect. All I needed was an hour of time, a few wrenches and a Philips screw driver. The legs came without the feet and locking pins so I had to transfer the old ones over. No biggie though. We were soon OK to disconnect our Cougar trailer again with our shiny new landing legs.
Diagnose the Problem
Puuurrrrrrrrrrrrr, chunk, chunk, purrrrrrr, chunk, purrrrrrrr, chunk, chunk! Chunk-k-k…
Find the Right Parts
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.
How to Replace DC Motor Gearbox
On our 24′ Arctic Fox the DC motor that drives the landing gear is clearly visible inside an outer compartment. Thankfully, this makes it easily accessible for maintenance. I took the following steps to replace our gearbox, and offer a few tips and precautions below to help anyone who may need to do the same.
Preventative Maintenance to Avoid Landing Gear Repair
After full-timing for more than five years, damage to our well used gear box is to be expected. Northwood, however, informed me that over-extending the legs can cause extra stress on the gearbox potentially damaging the gears.
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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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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
Clunk, OH Oh!
Disassembly and Failure Diagnoses
- I thought for sure I would find a stripped bevel gear or two on the top part of the leg, but to my surprise, they looked in pretty good shape. The culprit had to be the long worm gear mechanism, but I was having a heck of a time disassembling the leg to get at it. I could not for the life of me figure out how to get the beveled gears out so I could next get the worm gear out. After research…
Finding The Replacement FW Landing Legs
- So the real bad news was there is basically no easy way to change that collar nut as it is stamped in place. I decided the best course of action was a whole new leg and while I was at it I may as well change out the other side. Who knows how close it may be to failure as well. I could find absolutely no numbers or markings on the legs. Researching online I found some replacements …
Installing The New Trailer Landing Legs
- The install was a very smooth process and everything fit perfect. All I needed was an hour of time, a few wrenches and a Philips screw driver. The legs came without the feet and locking pins so I had to transfer the old ones over. No biggie though. We were soon OK to disconnect our Cougar trailer again with our shiny new landing legs. Hopefully, this article and the accompanying video …