Leveling Jacks sticking not going all the way up

[Big_Redneck]

My MH has Jacks underneath. What the best lube to spray on them to stop them from sticking not going all the way up? Or what do you do if this happens?

[Sprig]

Big Redneck wrote:
My MH has Jacks underneath. What the best lube to spray on them to stop them from sticking not going all the way up? Or what do you do if this happens?

I spray them with either PbBlaster or TriFlow; I can't remember (might have actually used both by now).

The "recommended" lubrication was a silicone spray; it did NOT work.

ATF is a great recommendation, but I don't know of any that comes in a spray can; and I don't plan on crawling on my knees for the application.

[Pangaea_Ron]

Which HWH system do you have?

Use ATF if anything. Lubrication is probably not what you need?

Listen to what Doug says.

[Mr__Pinky]

Could be that you have a weak spring on that jack. I had to replace one on my coach.

[jerseyjim]

EXECUTIVE.....X2. WD 40 like most petroleum products does "attraact" dirt, sand, and other bad guys to the jack "piston".

Use SILICONE spray. On the chrome pistons and the springs At least 3-4 times a year. (I do this before leaving the campground.) That chrome piston gets a scratch from dirt, sand, whatever, it will, in time wreck the O-rings....then time for a rebuild or replacement. Neither one is cheap.

I also use silicone spray on anything else that moves...like the slide-out mechanism.

[Executive45]

Do NOT use WD40 on your jacks. WD40 acts as a dirt magnet. Most jack mfgs suggest soaking a rag in tranny fluid and wiping the arms once they are extended....I used to use a dry silicone lube same as on your slides.....Dennis

[dougrainer]

Big Redneck wrote:
Its a 2004 Winnebago Sightseer 28 foot Hydraulic leveling Jacks that came on the Motor Home when new. code 64H. That all I can tell you.

The jack Touch pad has the Name on it. Can't give you good advice if you can't give us the Brand of the jacks. Doug

[Big_Redneck]

Its a 2004 Winnebago Sightseer 28 foot Hydraulic leveling Jacks that came on the Motor Home when new. code 64H. That all I can tell you.

[Dr_Jay]

I agree with use of a dry lubricant on jacks and keep them clean. Have you checked that the hyydraulic fluid is up to full level. Usually should be checked when the jacks are fully in the up position. Most MH hydraulic jacks use an appropriate grade of ATF.

[dougrainer]

Glad your jacks are underneath, instead of on top:B Depends on the brand of jacks you have. Do you have the 2004 Winne? If so, Winne usually installed HWH jacks. So, what brand jacks do you have. Doug

[joelc]

I have "Big Foot" jacks. I use silicone everytime I go to bring in the jacks and for maintenance. You do NOT want to use any oils that attract dirt. Before applying the silicone I wipe the jacks down with a paper towel. You can also use spray on Teflon.

[1995brave]

If they are hydraulic jacks wipe them down with ATF (automatic transmission fluid) or hydraulic jack fluid. This lubricates the seals on the jacks.

[lryrob9301]

WD40, run the jacks all the way extended, then spray on WD40, then retract the jacks. May have to do this a couple of times.

If you have one that is particularly sticky you can get a scissor jack and put under it to raise it.