Landing gear problem
I purchased my 2011 AF 27-5 used. Yesterday, I returned from short trip and parked it in my driveway which has a downslope. As a result, I have to extend the legs quite far to get it level to open the...
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Njmurvin wrote:
Found the sheared bolt. The square tube slips over the round shaft. I just have to get it lined up and replace the bolt. I had to do this same fix for my 1994 Terry. Couldn't they come up with a better design 17 years later?
I still think I have a problem with the motor straining too much to lift the nose. But, for now, it will be good to have both sides going up and down.
BTW, to get to level, the bottom of the trailer is right at 36" off the ground. Subtract 3.5" for the block and that means the jacks are extended 31.5". Is that too much?
Glad it was a simple issue. Make =sure= you get the 2 legs sync'd before you install the new bolt, though. :-) FWIW, 32" of extension isn't bad at all. I've had near-40 on one site; lowest step was nearly on the ground. :-) FWIW, at our usual boondock site, I have to extend the legs nearly to the ground before I drop the extensions, then drop the nose nearly 2' from the hitched position to level. Tail ends up so high that I have to put a small step under the folding steps. :-)
Lyle
