Level System not coming all the way up. How to fix

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dhaile

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Hello

I have a Momentum 355th and the Level system will not come all the way up. When in manual mode it will come up a way then it stops, If you wait a minute you will here a click. Then it will come up a way more then it will stop again.. repeat till it is finally up all the way. Anyone know a way to fix this?
 
dhaile said:
Hello

I have a Momentum 355th and the Level system will not come all the way up. When in manual mode it will come up a way then it stops, If you wait a minute you will here a click. Then it will come up a way more then it will stop again.. repeat till it is finally up all the way. Anyone know a way to fix this?
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Hi @dhaile,

Please add your 17-digit RV VIN to the "About Me" section of your forum profile, or send me a private message (PM) with your name, phone number, and 17-digit RV VIN. Having this information will help us research your concern. Thank you in advance...

Best regards,
~ Janice
 
it could be a fuse , an inline fuse located where the generator is on the left side, I think its a 5 amp blade fuse. Also the battery could be very low on power. check the voltage on it
 
Janice,

I too would be interested in hearing a fix for this. I have a 369RL and it does the same exact thing. I worry that the jacks won't come all the way up eventually. They stop and start at least 5 times before finally retracting all the way. The jacks worked fine at first but gradually are getting harder to retract. My info should be updated in the "About me" section. Thanks
 
I had the same issue with my 369RL jacks wouldn't come all the way up and I could here a clicking sound, also my living and kitchen slides would also stop several times before being all the way in, member thompsons 369rl helped me out by telling me about the breaker getting week and in our 5th wheels it is located on the curb side wall in the front compartment by the battery, the breaker is 50 amp, replaced with a new one and problem solved also bought a spare got both for under $10
 
Maybe the "design" guys at Grand Design can come up with a better system for the circuit breaker on the hydraulics. Those breakers tend to become "weak" after being exercised a few times. If there happens to be a bad connection or if the weather is very cold, it creates a greater power draw on the hydraulic motor causing the breaker to trip. Once the breaker cools, it resets itself BUT each time it "breaks" it becomes a little weaker and eventually will trip even under normal conditions. It's not difficult to replace but it can be really annoying and alarming to the user.

update: as a side note, when replacing the circuit breaker, be sure to disconnect the batteries AT THE BATTERIES and not by simply turning off the main battery switch. The battery disconnect switch does NOT cut power to the hydraulic system.
 
njoyinglife said:
Janice,

I too would be interested in hearing a fix for this. I have a 369RL and it does the same exact thing. I worry that the jacks won't come all the way up eventually. They stop and start at least 5 times before finally retracting all the way. The jacks worked fine at first but gradually are getting harder to retract. My info should be updated in the "About me" section. Thanks
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Hi @njoyinglife,

Starting and stopping is most likely attributed to the 30 amp auto reset breaker for the pump. If this breaker becomes weak over time it will cycle more often.

The "clicking" sound is attributed to a low voltage situation. Do not continue to try and operate in a low voltage state as you will most likely blow the 10 amp fuse for the controller.

Best regards,
~ Janice
 
When it is cold, and the fluid is thick as jelly, it will trip more often.
 
My 5w is in my storage unit so I don't have access to my VIN but I will get it soon and update my profile. thanks Janice. Thanks also to all that are responding. I don't believe it is a low voltage issue as I make sure shore power is still plugged in when I start to raise the legs (power is the last thing I put away). (longshot) Where did you get those circuit breakers so cheap? Thanks again.
 
dhaile said:
My 5w is in my storage unit so I don't have access to my VIN but I will get it soon and update my profile. thanks Janice. Thanks also to all that are responding. I don't believe it is a low voltage issue as I make sure shore power is still plugged in when I start to raise the legs (power is the last thing I put away). (longshot) Where did you get those circuit breakers so cheap? Thanks again.
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bought them at a RV dealership in Kent Washington
 
I have been having the same exact issue, and I am glad that I read through this forum as often as I can ! We are moving to a new site tomorrow, and as soon as I can, the breaker will be replaced.

Gord Fuchs
Presently at Brantley Lake State Park
New Mexico
 
This isn't just a problem with RV circuit breakers. Many residential panel-mounted GCFI breakers suffer the same fate. Good suggestion on getting a spare.
 
To all that responded,

We have been on the move this last week. I had a chance yesterday to purchase and replace the 50 amp circuit breaker. It was a success. The jacks came up without any hesitation this morning and the temp was 36 degrees when we left. I got the last circuit breaker the dealership had but will purchase a spare as soon as we get settled again in Florida. This forum is a great source of information and I continue to learn things every time I read it. Thanks again to all that contributed to this subject.
 
I to am having this problem 2015 Solitude 369rl. Where is this breakers location. If you can take a picture of it's location. I have had to change the 10 amp fuse three times now and sound like I need to change the breaker.
 
C Davis

I'm not too handy with the camera, but it's easy to find. It's right behind the battery fastened to the outside wall. Follow your positive (black) cable from the battery to the circuit breaker. There are 2 cables on the battery terminal side of the breaker. The other cable, I believe, goes to the battery disconnect. The aux side of the breaker cable goes to the pump. 12 volt 50 amp auto circuit breaker. When raising the jacks this morning again they all went up without hesitation.
 
I had my previous rig into Lippert for a leaking Jack. While it was there they replaced the breaker with a 80 amp manual reset breaker
 
dhaile said:
My 5w is in my storage unit so I don't have access to my VIN but I will get it soon and update my profile. thanks Janice. Thanks also to all that are responding. I don't believe it is a low voltage issue as I make sure shore power is still plugged in when I start to raise the legs (power is the last thing I put away). (longshot) Where did you get those circuit breakers so cheap? Thanks again.
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Hi @dhaile,

I sent you a private message on 02/25/15 and have not heard back... basically it said:

Before driving over to your unit you may want to check your insurance and licensing paperwork, as your 17-digit RV VIN should be listed there also.
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Hope this helps, and hope to hear back from you so we can help address your concerns :)

Best regards,
~ Janice
 
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