homelesshartshorns Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 2000 Itasca Ford. One jack wont come up by itself. Seems stiff when using a bar to lever it up.. Do I need new springs or is there some check valve or air release? Still seeing Places we have never seen before and others that we thought we would never see again! . homelesshartshorns | Trying to spend the last Dollar on the Last Day! (wordpress.com) George Hartshorn | Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIBERNUT Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Be sure the solenoid valve for that jack is working. 2000 Volvo 635 A/S, N-14 Cummins"The Phoenix"'03 KA 38KSWB http://s918.photobucket.com/user/sibernut/library/?sort=6&page=1Furkids- Sibe's CH. Sedona & Tseika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homelesshartshorns Posted August 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 How do I discover this? Is the solenoid on the jack itself? Still seeing Places we have never seen before and others that we thought we would never see again! . homelesshartshorns | Trying to spend the last Dollar on the Last Day! (wordpress.com) George Hartshorn | Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjstough Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 First make sure that there is no dirt or grime covering the seal where the ram goes into the jack, then spray the seal liberally with WD-40 to soften the seal. It may take a few minutes for this to happen. 2005 Winnebago Voyage 38J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjstough Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 How do I discover this? Is the solenoid on the jack itself? The solenoid is on top of the pump/reservoir and should look something like this: 2005 Winnebago Voyage 38J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike and Claudia Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 We had trouble with ours, virtually from the start when we bought our gently used MH. We did this and did that and frankly, began to hate every time it was time to get them up. They got us in, taken care of, we got the last four re-built jacks they had, which were the same price for ONE brand new jack. It is obvious that they are totally overwhelmed by their own success. I am sure their labor pool is pretty small. I expect that in the winter, their business takes a major downturn and they probably don't know what to do. Thus they get a pretty bad reputation on their Customer Service. However, we are now happy. Our jacks work great and have been for the past 4+ years. If this sounds like a solution for you, I would suggest that you PLAN AHEAD. Traveling America in "God's Grace" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homelesshartshorns Posted August 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 The solenoid is on top of the pump/reservoir and should look something like this: jacks.JPG Ok I see this Solenoid item under the hood. But I have no idea what to check or look at. Reading other threads, Is it likely new springs would help? And if so where do you find such items? Still seeing Places we have never seen before and others that we thought we would never see again! . homelesshartshorns | Trying to spend the last Dollar on the Last Day! (wordpress.com) George Hartshorn | Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 We ordered new springs from HWH. Made all the difference in the world. Also, we wipe the jacks down with Dextron every 6 weeks or so. Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjstough Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Ok I see this Solenoid item under the hood. But I have no idea what to check or look at. Reading other threads, Is it likely new springs would help? And if so where do you find such items? If you are able to force the jack up, that means the solenoid is open at least a little. On the back of the solenoid, there is either a "T" handle, or a small nut, depending on the model of solenoid. If you turn the "T" handle, or the nut counter clockwise that will open the solenoid. If the jack is still very difficult to force up, I would then suspect that the seal is still dry and hard, or perhaps there is a kink in the line. 2005 Winnebago Voyage 38J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly2low Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 HWH has their instructions online Rich and Carol 2007 Dynamax DQ 340 XL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homelesshartshorns Posted August 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 If you are able to force the jack up, that means the solenoid is open at least a little. On the back of the solenoid, there is either a "T" handle, or a small nut, depending on the model of solenoid. If you turn the "T" handle, or the nut counter clockwise that will open the solenoid. If the jack is still very difficult to force up, I would then suspect that the seal is still dry and hard, or perhaps there is a kink in the line. Is there one solenoid or are there four? Still seeing Places we have never seen before and others that we thought we would never see again! . homelesshartshorns | Trying to spend the last Dollar on the Last Day! (wordpress.com) George Hartshorn | Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homelesshartshorns Posted August 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 HWH has their instructions online I could grow old looking over the Hwh web site. I am not smart enough to even know what the question should be! Still seeing Places we have never seen before and others that we thought we would never see again! . homelesshartshorns | Trying to spend the last Dollar on the Last Day! (wordpress.com) George Hartshorn | Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjstough Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 I could grow old looking over the Hwh web site. I am not smart enough to even know what the question should be! There is one solenoid for each jack, and one for each slideout, if you have any. Try giving this guy a call, his name is Paul Maddox and he is a filed rep for HWH. He is easier to get a hold of that the HWH factory guys. 1-602-549-3638 He is active on the irv2.com forum. 2005 Winnebago Voyage 38J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homelesshartshorns Posted February 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 I have discovered after a year of messing with oiling up the rams before each retraction, only to find out it didn't help the one sticky jack I have. I also added a new set of springs to the sticky jack to no avail. What I have discovered is that if before storing my jacks, I raise them up an inch or two and then punch the store button they will all go up on there own. I think getting the weight of the rig on the jacks and then forcing them to get started it keeps them moving on there own. Still seeing Places we have never seen before and others that we thought we would never see again! . homelesshartshorns | Trying to spend the last Dollar on the Last Day! (wordpress.com) George Hartshorn | Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbh Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 Find the control box and replace the fuse for that jack even if it appears to be ok. -C&J- CG reviews & more - www.fugawetribe.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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