Stabilizer Problem

Question

I tried to retract the rear stabilizer in order to hook up to the TV a while ago to change the shoe on my jack. The rocker switch to extend/retract them is dead. After lowering the front end I can manipulate them manually so the left one lowers if I lift the right one. I cannot raise or lower them as they would if the switch was operating them. I'll look in the manual and see about a manual crank but we're not going anywhere so I have time to fix it.

I am careful to stop extending them when the motor begins to strain, but still it could be dead.

I plan on removing the plate covering the rocker switch and cleaning it, applying electrical grease. Any other thoughts will be appreciated.

memgrove · Answer

Check the ground wire from the motor to the frame.  I had a similar problem this summer when we tried to come home from a weekend and the motor slid just far enough to rip the ground wire out of its crimp on connector.  You may be just that lucky.

old-biscuit · Answer

Should be a 'manual' connection on end opposite of motor. Mine just uses a socket.

Dirty/burnt contacts in switch
No 12V DC power to switch...could be bad in-line fuse (typically close to battery)
Poor ground connection

drsmart · Answer

Just finished a repair on our motor. Because of where it is mounted, spray from the tires while towing in wet conditions, hits the motor and eventually water might get in. The one spring on the carbons had turned to rust and failed.
Try applying 12 volts DC at the motor to see if it works.

Dave

ronniedean1234 · Answer

DRSmart wrote:Just finished a repair on our motor. Because of where it is mounted, spray from the tires while towing in wet conditions, hits the motor and eventually water might get in. The one spring on the carbons had turned to rust and failed. Try applying 12 volts DC at the motor to see if it works.DaveAs Dave mentioned, I also did a repair on the relatives 5ver this summer, same thing, spring on brush was disintegrated so the only spring I had was out of a pen, worked great for a replacement with a little tweaking.  Take a light tester and check for power at the motor while someone is operating the switch, if you have power there, and the motor is properly grounded, you definitely  have a motor problem...

cekkk · Answer

We've had heavy winds and rain for days.  Likely its ground and will get underneath and find out.  Motor hasn't had that much use but who knows.

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