Jun-20-2015 12:26 PM
Jun-24-2015 11:51 PM
3 tons wrote:
HJ's are no more 'prone to failure' than any other brand (recall other brands sudden jack failures) but since there are more HJ's out there they get far more press (typically unobjective).I use Leggos under mine to gain additional height ( truck bed is raised) and the jacks DO occasionally slip on the leggos. Call Gary at HJ and he'll probably fix it for free...
Jun-24-2015 11:25 PM
Moose10 wrote:Glacier D wrote:bigfootford wrote:
When you say you did maintenance... did you fully disassemble them and lube the worm shaft and Nut/ball?
Jim
No I did not disassemble the jacks, did the maintenance stated in the manual. That is wax the jacks, put a few drops of oil in the capped hole near the top of the jack and fully extend the jacks once a year.
Glacier D,
What happened to your jack does sound like what some others have said in that the inner tube had some lateral stress on it causing it to bind.
After removing one of my HJ's due to water intrusion causing rust in the motor and blowing the fuse, I can say with confidence that the drops of oil in the capped hole does absolutely nothing to increase longevity of the jack....stop wasting your oil;)
When I rebuilt mine I completely sealed the housing with silicone before re-mounting the jack. The main place for water to enter the housing is where the two wires enter.
There's also an excellent write-up in the forums detailing proper HJ maintenance....can't remember who posted it so just do a search.
Jun-24-2015 01:49 PM
Moose10 wrote:
There's also an excellent write-up in the forums detailing proper HJ maintenance....can't remember who posted it so just do a search.
Jun-24-2015 12:35 PM
Glacier D wrote:bigfootford wrote:
When you say you did maintenance... did you fully disassemble them and lube the worm shaft and Nut/ball?
Jim
No I did not disassemble the jacks, did the maintenance stated in the manual. That is wax the jacks, put a few drops of oil in the capped hole near the top of the jack and fully extend the jacks once a year.
Jun-22-2015 09:25 PM
Jun-22-2015 08:40 PM
Bedlam wrote:
Unless I'm totally oblivious to that insert, they must have upgraded in 2013. ASFAIK, mine have solid covers with no holes. Now you have me doubting myself and possible nothing bad to say about these jacks.
Jun-22-2015 06:22 PM
Bedlam wrote:
Unless I'm totally oblivious to that insert, they must have upgraded in 2013. ASFAIK, mine have solid covers with no holes. Now you have me doubting myself and possible nothing bad to say about these jacks......
Jun-22-2015 05:01 PM
Jun-22-2015 01:45 PM
Jun-22-2015 01:30 PM
Bedlam wrote:
My Rieco Titans are now going into their fourth year. They are used about dozen times a year with no problems yet to report on my 4000 lb Arctic Fox. They do not have a manual jack mode for backup which is about the the negative I have about them so far.........
Jun-22-2015 12:56 PM
Jun-22-2015 12:52 PM
Jun-22-2015 12:40 PM
Glacier D wrote:
I would have to buy new wiring, motherboard, remote, jack motors, jacks and mounting brackets. Probably around $2000.00 or more if I do the work myself, who knows what an RV shop would charge.
I would also have to put a wall mounted switch in for my slide since that is operated by the HJ remote.
Jun-22-2015 11:36 AM
Glacier D wrote:poriggity wrote:
If you're not happy with your current happijacs, why would you buy another set from that brand? There has to be other brands out there.
Scott
Guess it comes down to money. I would have to buy new wiring, motherboard, remote, jack motors, jacks and mounting brackets. Probably around $2000.00 or more if I do the work myself, who knows what an RV shop would charge.
I would also have to put a wall mounted switch in for my slide since that is operated by the HJ remote.
Lots of money that could be spent on other things. Do you get the idea?