Greasing the 4 jacking points (screws) for my 303rls

**Rgpracer** · 02-19-2024, 02:09 PM

Is there a method for getting lub to the screws that operate the corner and rear jack points?
I use PB on the butter legs but, what is done for internal?
Thanks

**WhittleBurner** · 02-19-2024, 02:59 PM

The gearing that turns the front is in the upper front compartment and very open (at least on our '14) and easy to see. We spray it occasionally with the same dry lube that is used for the rest of the legs. Also a good time to check the bolts, we had one fall off so it's become another item on the occasional check list

**Steven@147** · 02-21-2024, 05:31 AM

Originally Posted by WhittleBurner

The gearing that turns the front is in the upper front compartment and very open (at least on our '14) and easy to see. We spray it occasionally with the same dry lube that is used for the rest of the legs. Also a good time to check the bolts, we had one fall off so it's become another item on the occasional check list

Marcy, on your rig you guys have the long shaft that goes across the front from one landing gear jack to the other, don't you? You can get in there and put some lube on the jack gears.

So far, On our 2019 Ground Control 3.0 electric 6 way leveling system, the landing gear jacks and mid and rear jacks, they are still working ok. I wish they would have put a grease zerk on the jack near the top so I guy could grease the internal worm shaft were it goes through the lift block. Saw a vid where a guy took one apart, and what happens on these systems is the worm gear shaft strips out the block, then the jack wont go up or down.
I have viewed some vids of owners replacing the electric landing gear jacks, not too difficult, but still a pain and a little pricy @ $500 a jack. I guess its better than possibly having hydraulic leaks all over the place.

**WhittleBurner** · 02-21-2024, 07:18 AM

Originally Posted by Steven@147

Marcy, on your rig you guys have the long shaft that goes across the front from one landing gear jack to the other, don't you? You can get in there and put some lube on the jack gears..

We do, it sure makes things easier when a repair or maintanance is needed. Knock on wood the missing bolt is the only thing that has broken. We had a helpful camping neighbor that noticed Gary squirrling up there an wandered over to see if we needed help. They happened to have a bolt with a nut. We had visions of trying to find one with the trailer attached, no legs down meant no set up . We since carry a small assortment of nuts bolts and screws.

Having an old school trailer makes it so much easier to work on when things go wrong. Times like that are part of what makes us want to keep it.

**Steven@147** · 02-21-2024, 07:22 AM

Originally Posted by WhittleBurner

We do, it sure makes things easier when a repair or maintanance is needed. Knock on wood the missing bolt is the only thing that has broken. We had a helpful camping neighbor that noticed Gary squirrling up there an wandered over to see if we needed help. They happened to have a bolt with a nut. We had visions of trying to find one with the trailer attached, no legs down meant no set up . We since carry a small assortment of nuts bolts and screws.

Having an old school trailer makes it so much easier to work on when things go wrong. Times like that are part of what makes us want to keep it.

I hear you Marcy......

**lorend** · 02-24-2024, 10:52 AM

Originally Posted by WhittleBurner

The gearing that turns the front is in the upper front compartment and very open (at least on our '14) and easy to see. We spray it occasionally with the same dry lube that is used for the rest of the legs. Also a good time to check the bolts, we had one fall off so it's become another item on the occasional check list

Have you found a way to lube the gears on the rear jacks?