Stiltner Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Hello Everyone, My 2016 THOR Palazzo 33.2 has Lippert Jacks that shutter every time I retract them. Fluid level is full when the jacks are retracted. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Lippert was no help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remoandiris Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Do you lube the pistons? Are you using the key pad or the remote? When I use the remote to extend or retract the front landing gear, they sometimes shudder, but not always. Never do it with the keypad. Makes me think the remote signal is not "smooth". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobi and Dick McKee Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 When ours start making noise I spray the shaft with liquid spray silicone epically around the bottom seal and the noise stops. I think the seals dry out and they start chattering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 I believe Lippert has a friction modifier that is added to the fluid reservoir (makes the fluid slicker). Contact them for some help. Ken Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin H Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 Take a look at this from Lippert's web site. Mine were stuttering/shuddering. I added two quarts of the recommended Caterpillar fluid and changed all the fluid at the same time. Shuttering stopped and the popping is not as dramatic as before, still pops some tho. Hope this helps. Off topic from here on: From my experience, the six leg level up system is minimal at best. Mine settles and we must re-level about every two weeks. No leaks detected so it must be something internal. When I am ready to spend some $$$, I'll have a reputable hydraulic shop see what they find. I had a Power Gear system on my 99 Dolphin that was stable regardless of how long it was set up and I have not heard of HWH having any settling problems. The richest are not those who have the most, but those who need the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 I have the 6 leg level up and have no settling over 4 months. Ron C. 2013 Dynamax Trilogy 3850 D3 2000 Kenworth T2000 Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcrzr Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 I too, have the 6 leg level up. I haven't noticed any settling in 2 months, but now you have me wondering so I'll put a level on it soon to check. As far as the stutter issue. I have 1 that does stutter, however I believe it is bent. Not sure if this could be your problem. I had issues with my hitch a while back and bent one severe enough that I had to replace it and probably have another with a slight bend in it. Todd “…nothing so liberalizes a man and expands the kindly instincts that nature put in him as travel and contact with many kinds of people.” – Mark Twain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsimpson Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 I have the shuttering problem only when I am parked on a site that is not level - the more unlevel the site is the worse the shuttering. When I retract the rear jacks, this causes a twisting of the RV frame because the front is still level and the rear is not. I believe this puts some kind of pressure on the front pistons and they momentarily shutter when they are retracted. This never happens when I am on a site that is level or close to it. My Rig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stiltner Posted July 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Thanks for the input everyone. I'll take all of your advice and see what happens. I speculate that my dealer didn't address the issue because they don't want to pay for the Anti-Stiction Fluid. Coach is still under warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stiltner Posted July 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Sorry I forgot..... Also, there is a RV spot that I found that me and the wife really love. The spot is not level and the rear single axle with duel wheels is about 4 inches off the ground. I'm not a big fan of the axle off the ground but I notice that its common. I bought some leveling blocks to place under the jacks. Any insight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 I'd put some wood under the wheels too . Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mdonewiththis forum Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 I speculate that my dealer didn't address the issue because they don't want to pay for the Anti-Stiction Fluid. Coach is still under warranty. The dealer doesn't pay for anything under warranty. They bill the manufacturer for any warranty work and the manufacturer pays. There is money 'built' into the price of anything that has a warranty (called profit) to cover warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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