Lipper Electric Stabilizing Jacks - Problem
Well the first major problem with the new trailer is the rear Lippert electric stabilizing jack. On our trip to Florida, it went down one night but would not retract the next morning. Not manually ...
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Glendale 290 wrote:
Thanks for this great info. It all makes sense and I will be travelling with a set of four manual jacks that I'll keep in the trunk when doing late season travelling in colder temps.....modern push button conveniences come with their unexpected limitations..... I can't wait till one of my tiny schwintek slide out motors quits while travelling....I am considering buying a spare (worth a few bucks $$$.) Has anyone else bought one and have you had to replace one yet on your unit??
Lou
Update: I've started checking the jack motors after traveling in the rain, and the rear one consistently fills with water inside its rubber jacket. So beware. But the front jack motor is always dry.
Also found more reports of long-term corrosion in the motors and consequent loss of function at different sites on the web.
After drying out the rear motor for the second or third time, I tried wrapping it in duct tape to keep the water out. Helped a bit but not completely. Maybe a water-proof box can be built around it ... dunno. We'll see.
As for slide motors, my slide isn't schwintek, but I do know the motor is hidden in the under-belly, protected from the elements. I now think that's a good thing even if it's less accessible. The dealer pointed out the flap I need to open to get at it. Apparently the slide is easily movable by hand. One of these days I'll give it a try just to be sure.
And here's another issue: I was pleasantly surprised when picking up the trailer that it came with a Lippert remote control for the exterior lights, awning, slide and stabilizing jacks. It was actually quite cool as you could walk around and watch the devices extend and ensure that nothing was in the way.
But then the remote stopped working! Even when fully charged. Or rather would only work when held within 1-2 ft of the receiver which made it useless. Outdoors RV is sending me a new one.
But at this point I sort of wish the trailer hadn't come with any of this unnecessary motorized stuff. I keep wondering when the motor in the Awning will stop working as well. And there's even little motors that raise and lower the Fantastic Fan lids. Good Grief!
