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BizmarksMom
Explorer
Nov 04, 2016

Just a gripe

Just got the Portable Pibble Palace back from the shop. Inverter is wired in. Fridge is working. Creaky, shot bushings were replaced. Sweet, I'm ready to head back out soon, right?

Nope!

I got the trailer backed into her spot, and the electric jack motor quit with the stand half way out. I cannot get it to budge manually. After a lot of cursing and figuring, I got the stand propped up on wood blocks so I could pull the truck free and close the garage. (Gonna get to 34* tonight. I'm running a heater in there.)

Tomorrow I get to call the shop and have them send somebody out.
*sigh*
  • MFL's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    Nov 04, 2016
    Sounds like your bad luck is about used up! Good luck will soon follow!

    Hope tomorrow goes well!

    Jerry
  • BizmarksMom's avatar
    BizmarksMom
    Explorer
    Nov 04, 2016
    Thanks! I'll take a look at the fuse tomorrow afternoon. (Stupid work gets in the way of this important stuff!)
  • 3oaks's avatar
    3oaks
    Explorer
    Nov 04, 2016
    BizmarksMom wrote:
    Thanks! I'll take a look at the fuse tomorrow afternoon. (Stupid work gets in the way of this important stuff!)
    If it wasn't for your "Stupid work" you wouldn't be able to afford your toys!
  • Huntindog's avatar
    Huntindog
    Explorer
    Nov 04, 2016
    newman fulltimer wrote:
    check the fuse at the battery probably blew it


    Maybe. But there is another problem, or she could manually crank it. Something is froze, or stripped in the motor or gears.... That would cause the fuse to blow, but replacing it will just result in another blown fuse. When a fuse blows, it does so for a reason. Gotta find the cause and correct it.... In this case, it probably means a new jack. Fixing this if not under warranty will likely be too difficult and/or expensive. Jacks are pretty cheap,(even the best ones) and just about anyone can easily swap one out.
  • 2DHoop's avatar
    2DHoop
    Explorer II
    Nov 04, 2016
    I want to commend you for taking action on getting this stuff fixed.

    There are lots, fields, and yards full of sedentary RVs and boats for many reasons but one big reason (I'm guessing) is that they (RVs and boats - well, maybe the owners) break and the owners aren't motivated to take care of the repairs.

    It's a labor of love and a big PITA to own stuff and not recommended for just anyone.
  • bobndot's avatar
    bobndot
    Explorer II
    Nov 04, 2016
    They build these things to just to get through the warranty period, however , sometimes they don't even make it through the warranty period. :M
    The less motors and moving gadgets , the better off we are. Especially for those that camp off the beat and path or do not have the skills and tools to make repairs while on the road.

    After visiting one too many RV shows, i usually see potential buyers getting all excited over the fancy looking gadgets offered like an electric fireplace over a better built frame.
  • BizmarksMom's avatar
    BizmarksMom
    Explorer
    Nov 05, 2016
    Huntindog wrote:
    newman fulltimer wrote:
    check the fuse at the battery probably blew it


    Maybe. But there is another problem, or she could manually crank it. Something is froze, or stripped in the motor or gears.... That would cause the fuse to blow, but replacing it will just result in another blown fuse. When a fuse blows, it does so for a reason. Gotta find the cause and correct it.... In this case, it probably means a new jack. Fixing this if not under warranty will likely be too difficult and/or expensive. Jacks are pretty cheap,(even the best ones) and just about anyone can easily swap one out.
    This is exactly what my mechanic said on the phone. If it was just a blown fuse, I would be able to manually crank it. He'll be out on Wed to take a look. (The warranty was up a year ago.)

    I love my rolling studio apartment. It's set up so that I am comfy in the places I like to camp. I'm willing to keep up repairs on the trailer and my trusty truck so that I can keep rolling. With any luck, I'm pulling her all over Wyoming next year.
  • coolbreeze01's avatar
    coolbreeze01
    Explorer
    Nov 05, 2016
    BizmarksMom wrote:
    Just got the Portable Pibble Palace back from the shop.


    Portable Pibble Palace :B I like your sense of humor ;)

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