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09-22-2016, 11:48 AM #1
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Help with hydraulic system
I must solicit the knowledge of the Grand Design Godfathers. I have gotten many solution to not so many problems with my Solitude, but now I need your help. My hydraulic system on my fifth wheel is stopping more and more these days. 6 to 12 times while retracting, mostly when I'm retracting the stabilizers, but also when I retract the slides. I've read posts trying to research some solutions, but haven't solved my problem yet. I have made sure the rams are clean and have lubed them, the fluid is full, the 50 amp breaker has been replaced, and I have recently upgraded to a twin 6 volt battery system. You can hear the system bog down when it's trying to retract. The only thing I haven't done is change the fluid.
It's a 2015 and it's not due for a fluid change for another 18 months.
Is there something I'm missing? It's getting embarrassing pulling in with a nice trailer and it's not working correctly. Please help.Jon & Lori - Clovis CA
2015 Solitude 369RL #3825 " The Rock "
2013 Chevy 3500 SRW, Duramax Diesel
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09-22-2016, 11:55 AM #2
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Resettable circuit breaker is getting weak. It needs replaced
2018 Freedom Elite 24FE, 2 Yorkies, and my wife MARILYN, HAM call K0LCB. Traveling around this great country, making friends and seeing lot of beautiful and interesting places
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09-22-2016, 12:35 PM #3
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That's the one I replaced, or so I thought. Is there another one I'm not seeing? This one was just to the right of the motor with all the battery cables hooked to it. I saw that thread when I was researching my problem.
Jon & Lori - Clovis CA
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2013 Chevy 3500 SRW, Duramax Diesel
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09-22-2016, 02:03 PM #4
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Trace the wire from hydraulic pump to buss bar. Breaker will be there. On mine it is in right corner, has a black plastic cover
2018 Freedom Elite 24FE, 2 Yorkies, and my wife MARILYN, HAM call K0LCB. Traveling around this great country, making friends and seeing lot of beautiful and interesting places
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09-22-2016, 04:13 PM #5
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Ding.....light bulb moment. I feel bad I didn't notice it before. Thanks
Jon & Lori - Clovis CA
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09-22-2016, 06:00 PM #6
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One thing I learned in over 45 years of volunteer firefighter was there was no substitute for experience
2018 Freedom Elite 24FE, 2 Yorkies, and my wife MARILYN, HAM call K0LCB. Traveling around this great country, making friends and seeing lot of beautiful and interesting places
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09-22-2016, 06:17 PM #7
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That's for sure, and that's why I like to pick the brains of the long time rv'ers here.
Jon & Lori - Clovis CA
2015 Solitude 369RL #3825 " The Rock "
2013 Chevy 3500 SRW, Duramax Diesel
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