Hello, I have a 2003 beaver santiam rv. The RV hasn't been used in a while, but the last time it was used the leveling system worked fine. Now the jacks will not go down. The battery is charged to about 14v, there is power to the leveling control system. When the buttons are pressed the solenoid does click but the pump does not run. I check the fluid level and the reservoir is full. I'm not sure what the issue is, I could really use some help. Thanks in advance.

Properly charge the battery and try again, there is no such thing as charging to 14 volts. If after a days charging there is still a problem, have the battery tested.

Yeah, first thing try with a known good battery. Then check the motor to make sure it's free to turn.

The house battery voltage is showing between 13.23-13.8 depending on when you check. It had charged for 2 full days straight. I even hooked up 2 additional truck batteries with no change even though correct voltage is showing. Slides and everything else work fine.

fj12ryder wrote:Yeah, first thing try with a known good battery. Then check the motor to make sure it's free to turn.What's the easiest way to check the motor?

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Lynnmor
Explorer
May 30, 2020
Properly charge the battery and try again, there is no such thing as charging to 14 volts. If after a days charging there is still a problem, have the battery tested.
fj12ryder
Explorer III
May 30, 2020
Yeah, first thing try with a known good battery. Then check the motor to make sure it's free to turn.
Xandrew245x
Explorer
May 30, 2020
The house battery voltage is showing between 13.23-13.8 depending on when you check. It had charged for 2 full days straight. I even hooked up 2 additional truck batteries with no change even though correct voltage is showing. Slides and everything else work fine.
Xandrew245x
Explorer
May 30, 2020
fj12ryder wrote:
Yeah, first thing try with a known good battery. Then check the motor to make sure it's free to turn.

What's the easiest way to check the motor?
IB853347201
Nomad
May 30, 2020
Set the parking brake.
Xandrew245x
Explorer
May 30, 2020
IB853347201 wrote:
Set the parking brake.

Parking brake is set.
Gjac
Explorer III
May 31, 2020
What make and model are your Jacks? If HWH they have a good trouble shooting guide on line. Check the simple things first like the interlocks, parking brake not just set but the light is on also, slide fully retracted, cables cleaned and tight from battery to motor, is the solenoid that clicks passing current through it, it may click but contacts could be burnt and not pass enough amps to start pump. If you post you make and model you will get more specific help from owners with the same system.
Xandrew245x
Explorer
May 31, 2020
I'm not sure on make and model, it's not our RV, but we are using it for a bit and trying to get everything working. I can try to find the model of the jacks. Do the slides have to be retracted, in the manual it doesn't say anything about slides needing to be in. I'll give it a try though.
Xandrew245x
Explorer
May 31, 2020
The manual say model 22.5A J-II leveling system.
dougrainer
Nomad
May 31, 2020
Xandrew245x wrote:
The manual say model 22.5A J-II leveling system.

That is a RVA Jack system. They went out of business in 2005 when Monaco pulled the rug out from underneath them. They were an exclusive Jack supplier to Monaco on certain models and built a VERY GOOD/RELIABLE 3 point jacks system. They did not supply aftermarket installs, just part replacement. The Partial good news is, the owner has other business's and he still makes certain replacement parts and Jack rebuilds if needed. This link will get you to his web and troubleshooting info. Doug

https://www.rvajack.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI79P_2Mfe6QIVxsDACh3CQQxMEAAYASAAEgL44fD_BwE