5TH Wheel Landing Gear Problem --- Need Help
Picked up my big 2009 Grand Junction 5ver from the desert winter storage yard today. Unlocked the raise/lower flap door to press the rocker switch up to raise the rig a bit for hookup to truck. The ro...
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You need to figure out if it's the motor, the gearbox, the cross shaft, or one or both of the leg gears.
Did the noise get better after the weight was off the legs? Either you need to isolate the problem or take it to a repair person. Repairing the legs may not be that bad, but you need to be able to get to all the parts. Replacing the legs completely isn't really that much more work, unless access is difficult.
I replaced the legs/gearbox/motor on my Fuzion with a dual motor design, with a motor on each leg. If you have a Venture system it's very likely underpowered for a large heavy fifth wheel.
Did the noise get better after the weight was off the legs? Either you need to isolate the problem or take it to a repair person. Repairing the legs may not be that bad, but you need to be able to get to all the parts. Replacing the legs completely isn't really that much more work, unless access is difficult.
I replaced the legs/gearbox/motor on my Fuzion with a dual motor design, with a motor on each leg. If you have a Venture system it's very likely underpowered for a large heavy fifth wheel.
