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Faulty Landing Gear
Hi Everyone. I have a 2008 Rockwood Ultralight. The landing gear is from the Venture Mfg Co. The motor on the landing gear is on the drivers side then of course the connecting rod goes to the passenger side. When I put the landing gear down the passenger side works great but the drivers side with the motor on it starts to go down and then stops while the passenger side continues to work as it should. I can push it down while it is going down and it starts working again and then stops again. This happen when I have it go up or down. Does anyone know what the problem may be. I am very mechanically inclined but it would sure help if I knew what is inside before I open the unit up. Don't want to open it up and have springs come flying out. Thanks in advance Gary2.1KViews0likes7CommentsRe: First Tim 5r dissapointed
Thank you everyone for all the helpful suggestions.We are in Medora MT and will be leaving on the 8th. When I hook up I am going to check the level right away. We don't have the unit fully loaded because we just brought the bare minimum with us. When we get back to Lethbridge we will load it and I can drive to the scales to weigh it. As for the sloppiness in the hitch I did notice that I can move the top of the Airbox and it clunks when I do. I think my main disappointment is in the Airbox.I have sent an email to Airsafe to see what they can do. Will let you know what happens. Thankyou for all of your help. You guys and gals are great. Thanks again429Views0likes0CommentsFirst Tim 5r dissapointed
My wife and I just purchased a 30' 2008 Rockwood Signature Ultralight Model 8285SS. I pull it with a 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9 Diesel. I had the dealership install an Airsafe hitch. The one he installed was the Airbox Model 18018. The reason I wanted an Airsafe hitch was because my wife suffers from very severe migraines and anything I can do to keep the ride comfortable was a good idea.In my research I had done it seemed like the Airsafe was the best choice. We picked it up in Menomenee Falls Wisconsin and have had it for 12 days travelling the I 94. I am so dissapointed. Whenever I stop and start it makes a big jerking and clunking noise which cannot be good for the vehicle or the 5th wheel. Then there is the forward backward jerking. I believe this is called chocking??. At one point I told my wife that I felt as if I were riding a horse. I know that the Interstates sometimes are pretty bad (I am used to Alberta highways which are amazing)but are not these hitches supposed to take care of or at least cushion the extreme bouncing and jerking. The installation of the hitch is fine and the pressure in the air bag is OK. In the middle of the green guage. I am used to pulling a bumper pull with a load levelling hitch and never had such a bad towing experience. I am new at pulling a 5th wheel so I would really appreciate some input and maybe some solutions. Is this typical of pulling a 5th wheel. Is it my truck, 5th wheel combination. Is it the hitch. I Please help as I am so dissapointed with pulling the unit already. Thanks Guys Gill6.8KViews0likes21Comments
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