Squawking jacks

Question

One of our front jacks squawks when we move around in the 5th wheel.  Husband has used lubricant on every accessible surface, moved the jacks up and down numerous times, but it always returns.  The sound is coming from the enclosed cable column where the motor is.  It sounds like cables rubbing.  (On a humorous note, when we first set up, we heard the squawks and thought it was a local bird.  After a day of the noise, he went out looking to scare the bird away and realized where the sound was coming from.) Any suggestions?

firemedic1992 · Answer

Are they Lippert Hydraulics?There is a bulletin to remove hydraulic oil and add fork oilLippert Bulletin

sbergherr · Answer

I am currently having a popping type noise from our Lippert level up front jacks.  I have added fork oil and contacted Lippert for help regarding this issue.  I have checked and "loosened" completely the valve on the front LG jack and it seems to have alleviated the issue for now.  Lippert is also sending out a set of jacks for replacement as well.

moomba2002 · Answer

I have had an issue since new, I have added the fork oil and it helps for a while then it comes back again.  Mine isn't just one jack it seems to jump around hopefully if I cycle the jacks some more it will help alleviate it.  I sure wish Lippert would figure out a solution!

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