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fred6677
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May 29, 2013

where is my rear stabilizer jack fuse?

I'm very proficient with repairs, but where is the fuse for my rear stabilizer jacks? I have a 09 Medallion by Monaco 5th wheel. The two front jack fuses are inline fuses near the jacks, but can't locate fuse for the rear stabilizer jacks. Wires are hidden up under that coroplast material, and I really don't want to pull that stuff down. Common sense can get you a long ways, but some times these rigs do funny things.

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  • The rear stabilizer on my Bighorn does not have an inline fuse, either. Something to know is that the system is/was made by Lippert and uses a Made in India, poorly sealed motor. When mine crapped out a couple of years ago, I removed it and disassembled the housing. The hair thin wires for the brush springs were corroded. So I took a spring from a ball point pen, cut it, and replaced both of them. Put it back together and wrapped the housing/mechanism seal with Rescue Tape. Been working fine ever since.
  • It may very well not have a fuse, but rather an automotive style 12V circuit breaker. Not familiar with your particular coach, but the breakers are usually grouped together on a buss bar somewhere near the battery.
  • Thank you, but I lost power. Over a year ago I installed a 12 volt outlet, and tapped that motor switch for power. The 12 volt outlet is for my portable satellite, which was located conveniently right next to the cable inlet. I plug in the 12 volt cable and tv cable at the same time unroll and attach to dish. Worked great for a year or so. I tested for power with an indicator light, thus I'm searching for the fuse. Where is your fuse?
  • The motor on our rear stabilizer jack only lasted a year - cable was to tight on the motor and it came disconnected in the motor - at least that is what I think It was replaced under warranty. New motor is about $300.00.

    I found the auto reset breakers but have not located our fuse either.

    Found this in the manual

    Step 1 - Attach voltmeter (or test light) leads to the motor leads. Does the meter indicate 12V DC?

    If YES, see Step 2; if NO see Step 3.

    Step 2 - If YES, at the motor, check the incoming leads to 12V DC (if necessary,disconnect leads at wire splices). Does meter indicate 12V DC? If YES, motor needs to be replaced. The motor is not field serviceable. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR. If NO, Inspect all wires and connections between the wall switch and the motor. Repair connections as necessary. Recheck as in Step 1.

    Step 3 - If NO, Inspect all connections between battery and motor. Inspect 6A Auto-reset Circuit Breaker and 20A Fuse. Recheck as above in Step 1.

    Since there are no field serviceable parts in the motor, electrical troubleshooting and service is limited to replacing only those components as previously outlined. Thorough inspection of wiring and connections is the only other electrical service that can be performed.