mobilefleet wrote:
bought a unit that had been vandalized from an auction. They took the hydraulic pump from the front storage compartment where the battery is and cut the lines going to the pump, so I can't move the slides out. I can get another pump, but does anyone know a way to DIY the hose fittings onto the existing lines that were cut? I think they are either 1/8" or 1/4". I'd rather not replace the whole length of lines if I can as they will still reach the pump if I can find a way to crimp new fittings on. Any suggestions on where to buy fittings and maybe some sort of tool kit? The unit is an 06 Montana with 2 slides, rear kitchen
Got a pin hole sized leak in one of my hoses, naturally it was the longest one to the rear most slide, no you don't want to have to pull those hoses, and replace, Its quite a job.
Pretty sure they are a 1/4" ID hose, the trick will be to find fittings to fit the OD, they are a cheap hose with a different OD then the replacement I had made up. The replacement was just a standard 1/4 hose, but .040 bigger in the OD. I am sure the replacement was just a standard size 1/4" hydraulic hose.
I would sure pursue it, thats a monster job removing the belly panels to get to the hoses. Hopefully you can find the right fittings, and tool to crimp .
Might want to try finding the reusable fittings, that do not have to be crimped.
