Broken Landing Gear need HELP!

[CardMan]

So I just pulled onto my site for the weekend and while I was extending the landing gear so I could unhook the shaft that the shear pin goes through broke disabling that leg. Pics below.
Is this repairable or is a new leg needed?
Its electric drive and the side that broke is the far side opposite the motor.
Hoping there is an inexpensive fix.
Any info is appreciated

[john_bet]

I was lucky when mine broke. The dealer replaced it under warranty as it was a new unit.

[CardMan]

Thanks AT. I'll look into that. Ordered the Venture Follow jack repair kit for $45. That should fix it.
Thanks for all of the help!
Sean

[AlabamaTraveler]

OK cardman, I found it. Go to "etrailer.com". The brand is Bulldog.

[AlabamaTraveler]

CardMan wrote:

AlabamaTraveler wrote:
Using the same motor, I replaced both legs 2 weeks ago. My unit is 12 years old, and the leg with the motor had broken 3 times thru the years. I just got tired of patching. The new legs cost me $275 on the web. Did the job myself and saved hundreds on labor.

What brand did brand did you get and where from?

I ordered it from the internet. I can't remember the website. I'll try to get you an answer. Sorry.........

[CardMan]

45Ricochet wrote:

Fulltimer50 wrote:
Look like someone re-drilled the shaft to put in a larger bolt???

I was thinking the same thing. Did you buy the 5er new?
I also have Venture gear and snapped a sheer pin while camping. In a pinch I used a regular bolt and forgot about it, my bad. Mine snapped in about the same location. After you get back home you might look into just adding a second motor. Venture sells the complete switch over package I believe. That is the route I'm taking if it ever happens again.

Is there a special shear pin for the cross shaft. Looked like a regular black 1/4" bolt to me.
Found this Venture repair kit for $45.
Going to order it. Also going to see about greasing the gears and screw shaft. I think its dry. The motor has been groaning at different heights.

[45Ricochet]

Fulltimer50 wrote:
Look like someone re-drilled the shaft to put in a larger bolt???

I was thinking the same thing. Did you buy the 5er new?
I also have Venture gear and snapped a sheer pin while camping. In a pinch I used a regular bolt and forgot about it, my bad. Mine snapped in about the same location. After you get back home you might look into just adding a second motor. Venture sells the complete switch over package I believe. That is the route I'm taking if it ever happens again.

[CardMan]

Just found this repair kit. My landing gear is made by Venture think this would work being a different manufacturer?
Follow leg repair kit

[CardMan]

halfwright wrote:
I had the same problem and ordered the repair kit for the leg--$80 and inbcludes gears, pins and shaft. I think what caused the problem on mine was the shear pin was loose and wallowed out the hole in the shaft.

My thought too. You can see oblong wear of the hole that the shear pin goes in. The shear pin broke last year and I used a bolt I had. Used a cheap bolt so it would break if needed.

A repair kit would do the trick. I'll try and find one online

[halfwright]

I had the same problem and ordered the repair kit for the leg--$80 and inbcludes gears, pins and shaft. I think what caused the problem on mine was the shear pin was loose and wallowed out the hole in the shaft.

[Fulltimer50]

Look like someone re-drilled the shaft to put in a larger bolt???

[CardMan]

AlabamaTraveler wrote:
Using the same motor, I replaced both legs 2 weeks ago. My unit is 12 years old, and the leg with the motor had broken 3 times thru the years. I just got tired of patching. The new legs cost me $275 on the web. Did the job myself and saved hundreds on labor.

What brand did brand did you get and where from?

[AlabamaTraveler]

Using the same motor, I replaced both legs 2 weeks ago. My unit is 12 years old, and the leg with the motor had broken 3 times thru the years. I just got tired of patching. The new legs cost me $275 on the web. Did the job myself and saved hundreds on labor.

[CardinalCamper]

Same thing happened to me in SD.Used 2 wood blocks and a 12 ton jack.Removed leg campground owner welded a square nut on broken shaft.Crank arm fits tight on nut. Put it back together drilled hole through crank arm put a bolt in it to hold it together.

[donn0128]

Two bolts hold the leg in place. Drop the bottom plate and lift the leg out from the top.