Front Landing Gear

Question

Looking for advice as to which lubricant is being used on the front landing gear and how often the maintenance is being completed. I have read numerous things on the internet but would like to hear from seasoned fifth wheel owners.

Is there anything you tried that was a mistake?

Safe Travels Everyone!

azdryheat · Answer

What kind of front landing gear do you have? Mine is hydraulic and part of a 6 strut self-leveling system that I just periodically spray with silicon and wipe off.

schlep1967 · Answer

Same question as above.
I just lubed mine last night. It is the old electric screw dive type that I have to level myself. As to how often I do it, when I start blowing fuses when running the nose of the trailer up, it's time to add some fresh grease.

dustyr · Answer

I use a dry slide type silicone spray when the legs start getting stiff.  I have the manual drop leveler.

ford_truck_guy · Answer

When I had the electric/telescoping landing gear I used a dry lube... Didn't want sand and grit attaching to the lube and binding anything...

shadows4 · Answer

I use the a dry lube on the drop legs and the electric part has grease zerks on them so I just use what ever I have in my grease gun.

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