hydraulic

[Joe_Hall]

My fromt jacks and slide outs on 2013 Sandpiper ROC35 will run then stall. let off the button for a min and it will run again, seems to be getting worse all along. it acts like a circuit breaker but might be in the hydraulic part, anyone had experience with this? Dealer never heard of it?

[FastEagle]

MartyMoose wrote:
What type of hydraulic fluid is used in these ( Limpert 6 point system).

Tks

Automotive power steering fluid.

FE

[WeBeFulltimers]

So it's a 2013 model and the dealer has never heard of this problem? If under warranty, I would tell him I want it repaired...so get busy and find someone who has heard of it!

[MartyMoose]

What type of hydraulic fluid is used in these ( Limpert 6 point system).

I noticed a leak at the top of one of my supports on my new TH which I tightened. Hopefully leak fixed but I thought it might be good insurance to keep a bottle on board.

Tks

[FastEagle]

Ditto on the self resetting circuit breaker. Once they start stalling like yours is doing they don't last long before completely failing.

FastEagle

[sclark]

Sounds like the self resetting breaker. Any auto parts store will have them. You will find it near the hydraulic pump. About a ten dollar part. Good luck.

[kroghville]

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[Seattle_Lion]

One more thing to consider is that the hydrolic pump breaker is popping. This is generally an automatic reset breaker. If that is the case, as said above, check fluid levels first. Also, if the temperature is very low and the pump is in an unheated space, it may be too thick for the pump. In some units this breaker eventually fails. Check with the manufacturer before taking any serious action. You may need to substitute a new, higher amp breaker to allow the pump to get going. Do NOT do this without both the hydro manufacturer and the trailer manufacturer agreeing it is ok. You don't want a fire.

[Rod_Wise]

From my experience, in colder weather the oil is much thicker and the circuit breaker will kick off; wait a few minutes and works fine until done or breaker kicks again. Never happens in normal warmer temps.

[GASMAN6674]

I assume you checked the fluid level?

[Miles_Away]

Does the electric motor that powers the pump stop working, or does it keep running and the jacks and slides freeze up? If the motor stops, it's an electrical issue. If the jacks and slides slow down and stop, it's a hydraulic problem.