Forum Discussion

stubblejumper's avatar
stubblejumper
Explorer
May 11, 2013

Dead panel HWH Levelers

First I have read nearly all HWH posts on the forum and recognize Doug as the expert.

Have a 99 Winnie Chieftain F53 HWH Levelers series 200
Problem: Panel is dead, joystick is "floppy" when levers are in down position.
Park brake light is on, on the dash, Ignition is in either Acces position or engine is running. Fuse in panel is OK .

Also cannot locate reservoir in engine compartment. Have not crawled under due to spring thaw ( might drown :>)

Have tried email to HWH--- no response nearest dealer is 300 miles away.

All worked fine in fall when stored away (outside)

Any help would be appreciated THANKS
Class A

15 Replies

Show More
  • stubblejumper's avatar
    stubblejumper
    Explorer
    May 11, 2013
    Doug
    1) Have no power to panel so if I by pass park brake switch by grounding wire on panel that goes TO park brake on the connector with the pigtail joining 2 connectors this should give me power to panel ... right ?

    2) Joystick is straight levers.. no lights ... will open that and check grounds there.

    Will get back to you with results

    Thanks for your input.

    Bumpy..
    Know what you mean about mashing it.. But if I press any harder I will have to go for knee replacment. If I can solve problem as above will tackle tha damn switch from up top through the dash. Luckily I have a drivers door. Thanks
  • dougrainer's avatar
    dougrainer
    Nomad
    May 11, 2013
    The reservoir is not the source of your problem on YOUR HWH system. You need to pull the plate off the joystick and check for 12 volt there. Remove the 3 black knobs and the 4 mount screws and lift the cover plate off and then check for voltage there. There are various versions of the Joystick. Do you have the separate rectangle On /OFF box with indicator lights or are all switches and LED lights on the Joystick panel itself? If you have the box, THAT is where you start your power problem. Doug
  • Bumpyroad's avatar
    Bumpyroad
    Explorer
    May 11, 2013
    on my 99 winnie chieftain F53 HWH levelers, I had to really mash down on the parking brake to have the levelers work.
    bumpy
  • stubblejumper's avatar
    stubblejumper
    Explorer
    May 11, 2013
    Will check that in the AM with the multi meter. Didn't think of going beyond the fuse.Obviously you have been in the wiring. Like looking for a grain of pepper in a plate of spagheti.
  • Gjac's avatar
    Gjac
    Explorer III
    May 11, 2013
    Do you have 12 v going to you panel? My 12 v supply line also has a fuse in the Chassis panel also on the drivers side fire wall marked ACC. I would check that one also.

About Motorhome Group

38,736 PostsLatest Activity: Jul 19, 2025