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Hydraulic landing gear drifting

mudmaker
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Explorer
I have our camper parked where the front is relatively high off the ground and the landing legs in front have been drifting slightly. Every so often you will hear a pop or thump and the camp wiggles a bit. Been lying here in bed for about 30 minutes now and haven't witnessed it yet (DW said it happened again) but I did experience it last night before bed. I lowered the gear myself some thinking I could have overextended the legs but it apparently didn't help.
Lippert landing gear.
Wondering if a relief got weakened and won't hold the pressure.
Thoughts?
TIA
Glen and Loretta
Marc, Jake, Kirsten and fur kids Dexter and Bernie
2017 KZ Venom 4114TK Toy Hauler
2015 GMC Acadia
15 Silverado 3500 SRW quad 6.6 Duramax
11 Silverado 3500 SRW quad 6.6 Duramax
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jrs1871
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Explorer
You might check the Lippert web site, but this is a known problem that occurs once in a while. I believe the fix is to add some CAT transmission fluid to the reservoir. The fix is pretty specific on what type of fluid to add but I am going from memory and we all know where that gets you sometimes.

Fulltimer50
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Explorer
Something you can try:
Put some solid blocks under the feet to reduce the amount of extension.
Completely lower and extend the landing to remove possible air.
Be sure your wheels are chocked well.
George

2011 F350 PSD CC LB 4X4 DRW Lariate
2015 Mobile Suites 41RSSB4 5th Wheel

mudmaker
Explorer
Explorer
Thank you donn. I checked for oil and found none. Maybe leaking back into the tank I guess.
Glen and Loretta
Marc, Jake, Kirsten and fur kids Dexter and Bernie
2017 KZ Venom 4114TK Toy Hauler
2015 GMC Acadia
15 Silverado 3500 SRW quad 6.6 Duramax
11 Silverado 3500 SRW quad 6.6 Duramax

donn0128
Explorer II
Explorer II
Valve leaking.