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mikewats
Explorer
Jan 25, 2023

Big Foot Jacks

Just wondering if anyone has had to repair hydraulic jack on the Big Foot system. I am not sure but I think one of my front jack is leaking a small amount. I live in Marietta Georgia but keep my Carriage Cameo fifth wheel in covered storage in Winter Garden FL. Does anyone know of a person that can service this type of problem? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Mike Watson
  • slider45's avatar
    slider45
    Nomad
    Jan 30, 2023
    eHoefler wrote:
    You can try using power steering stop leak, it has a formulation to re-soften the seals and restore their sealing capability. I have used it in several types of hydraulic systems. Just top off the fluid with it and go on as usual. It will take awhile to work into the system, but it will work if you had a seal weeping.


    I'll see if that could help my neighbor. He got this mysterious leak around the steering.
  • CabinetmakerII's avatar
    CabinetmakerII
    Explorer
    Jan 26, 2023
    fj12ryder wrote:
    FWIW, make sure it's the cylinder leaking, and not a hose. I had to replace a hose, and maybe another one this spring, due to crazing of the hose. It was actually oozing through the hose itself. Not a huge amount, but it makes a mess no matter what.


    Good suggestion!
  • fj12ryder's avatar
    fj12ryder
    Explorer III
    Jan 26, 2023
    FWIW, make sure it's the cylinder leaking, and not a hose. I had to replace a hose, and maybe another one this spring, due to crazing of the hose. It was actually oozing through the hose itself. Not a huge amount, but it makes a mess no matter what.
  • eHoefler's avatar
    eHoefler
    Explorer II
    Jan 26, 2023
    You can try using power steering stop leak, it has a formulation to re-soften the seals and restore their sealing capability. I have used it in several types of hydraulic systems. Just top off the fluid with it and go on as usual. It will take awhile to work into the system, but it will work if you had a seal weeping.
  • Allworth's avatar
    Allworth
    Explorer II
    Jan 25, 2023
    You can try

    Mobile RV Repair of Florida (located in Longwood)
    (689)-229-8192

    They did some work for me before I sold the Titanium and were satisfactory.

    A

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