BobandBarb Posted May 30, 2021 Report Share Posted May 30, 2021 (edited) I am done with this group Edited May 31, 2021 by BobandBarb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted May 30, 2021 Report Share Posted May 30, 2021 Does your Bounder have leveling by HWH? If so it probably also powers the slides, which has been quite common. If so, start by checking the fuse for the hydraulic pump. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobandBarb Posted May 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2021 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Kirk W said: Does your Bounder have leveling by HWH? If so it probably also powers the slides, which has been quite common. If so, start by checking the fuse for the hydraulic pump. Sorry, I don't know what the HWH system is. or stands for. How do I tell? I would assume it is because the motor for the hydraulic levelers also isn't firing up. Fuse is what I am thinking also, but, the fuse for the levelers is intact. At least the one in the control box is. Also, the extra annoying safety beeper chimes merrily, when I try to run the slide,but that's it... As an aside, if things were working like they are supposed to, how would one fix the above situation where the RV has sunken due to rain, or whatever? Should I try to relevel with the slide out or should I try to run the slide in with it out of level? Edited May 30, 2021 by BobandBarb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted May 30, 2021 Report Share Posted May 30, 2021 32 minutes ago, BobandBarb said: I don't know what the HWH system is. or stands for. How do I tell? If you look on the pump or other parts of the system it should have a data plate that tells you who made it. HWH Corporation If you visit their website you can get a copy of the owner's manual, but you will probably need the model information from the data plate. If the brand isn't HWH, look for information on what it is. If we knew more about the system there is probably someone on the forums who has experience with it. 1 hour ago, BobandBarb said: the extra annoying safety beeper chimes merrily, when I try to run the slide,but that's it... Whatever is causing the alarm is probably also the reason that your slide does not work. If it alarms with the jacks that would also be the case. You really need the operator's manual for your system. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted May 30, 2021 Report Share Posted May 30, 2021 Retract the jacks , if possible . Then try the slide . Quote Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 My truck was doing the same thing if starboard is the left. My front tire had sunk into the ground and the rears on the same side were in a bit of a hole to start with and as soon as I tried to pull out it dug in deeper, but wouldn't move forward. I should have known better, but the ground seemed so Rocky everywhere else. The jacks on my trailer will sometimes sink in the first few days on a site and I have cut some long boards to put under them to spread out the weight. Most of the time that keeps things level, but have had to adjust even a few weeks after parking at some locations. Good luck with getting level. Rod Quote White 2000/2010Volvo VNL 770 with 7' Drom box with opposing doors, JOST slider hitch. 600 HP Cummins Signature 18 Speed three pedal auto shift. 1999 Isuzu VehiCross retired to a sticks and bricks garage. Brought out of storage the summer of 2022 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Two door hard top. 2007 Honda GL 1800 2013 Space Craft Mfg S420 Custom built Toyhauler The Gold Volvo is still running and being emptied in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 50 minutes ago, lappir said: My truck was doing the same thing if starboard is the left. Starboard is the right side of the vehicle or more specifically the passenger side. Port is the left or driver's side. ☺️ Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsinc Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 I was taught that both PORT and LEFT have 4 letters. Helps with remembering. BTW-RIGHT and Starboard do not have 4 letters Quote Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 13 hours ago, BobandBarb said: I had my 97 bounder all set up perfect. 3" of rain later and not so much. I have developed a list. It is leaning hard to the driver side. I have tried running the landing gear out more, they won't come on. Can't get the slide back in. Is there a procedure for this situation? So far I have done the crap the pants, have an anxiety attack part, that didn't work, so... List to starboard does not equal leaning to the driver's side. That is the port side of the vehicle. So which is it? Is this a diesel or gas coach. If diesel, have you started the engine and let the air bags fill to help pull the jacks up. And do you have an interlock for the jacks and slide? Our slide will not go out until the jacks are down. Slides come in before jacks are raised. Are you plugged into power? Quote 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...
Jinx & Wayne Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 8 hours ago, rpsinc said: BTW-RIGHT and Starboard do not have 4 letters Actually, both of them have four letters. Sorry, not enough coffee yet. Wayne & Jinx 2017 F-350 diesel, dually 2006 Carriage Carri-Lite 36KSQ Quote Jinx and Wayne 2006 Carriage Carri-Lite 36KSQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobandBarb Posted May 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 19 hours ago, Kirk W said: You really need the operator's manual for your system. I can't help but be frustrated by this comment. I have the manual. I HAVE read it. SEVERAL times. It is 137 pages and comes in its' own briefcase. There are at least 20 different manuals for various components. Perhaps if you asked more specific questions,that might be much more helpful? I think you are referring to a manufacturer. It is an E-Z-Glide system. 8 hours ago, Barbaraok said: List to starboard does not equal leaning to the driver's side. That is the port side of the vehicle. So which is it? Is this a diesel or gas coach. If diesel, have you started the engine and let the air bags fill to help pull the jacks up. And do you have an interlock for the jacks and slide? Our slide will not go out until the jacks are down. Slides come in before jacks are raised. Are you plugged into power? Clearly I am not the nautical type. Perhaps my attempt at levity to make myself feel better about the situation was inappropriate or somehow offensive? It is leaning to the drivers side. No idea if it has an interlock, I had a similar thought. I am wondering if manually drawing the slide in (As described in the manual!!) will help? Levelers won't go in or out. Tried resetting the parking brake as I know it does have an interlock there. Wondering if it doesn't have a mercury type switch to lock everything down if it does get out of level. I tried releveling it the best I could with my jack and some jack stands. While not perfect, it is more level Gas not diesel, no air bags to air up. Not plugged into shore power, but I do have the engine running when I run the slide in or out. choose files... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobandBarb Posted May 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 Quick update: The thought came to mind that maybe having it off of the levelers wasn't a great idea in case there is a pressure sensor or something to "tell" the rv that its' feet are down. After blocking up the drivers side front corner, I realized that at least that corner is collapsing. I will be drawing the slide in manually in the hopes I can get feet up. Where do I go with this from here? Thanks in Advance, all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrknrvr Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 (edited) Post a picture of your control board. Or is this unit located on the floor beside the seat. Some electric jack systems can be over extended and they will not come up with the controller. We really need to see a picture of the controls. Then we can be much better at helping you. Vern in a T-shirt Edited May 31, 2021 by Wrknrvr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 2 hours ago, BobandBarb said: It is 137 pages and comes in its' own briefcase. There are at least 20 different manuals for various components. Perhaps if you asked more specific questions,that might be much more helpful? Is there a manual for the leveling system in that collection? If so I would think that it would also state what company made the leveling system? There many different leveling systems and they operate in very different ways. It would help us to help you if we knew more about what equipment you have. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc2 Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 (edited) I believe the original poster stated several posts back that the jacks might be a E-Z-Glide System? Edited May 31, 2021 by jc2 Quote 2010 Newmar Dutch Aire 4304-Spartan Chassis-Cummins ISL 425hp-2013 Chevrolet Equinox AWD Towed-SKP# 120487-FMCA #402879- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobandBarb Posted May 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 2 hours ago, Wrknrvr said: Post a picture of your control board. Or is this unit located on the floor beside the seat. Some electric jack systems can be over extended and they will not come up with the controller. We really need to see a picture of the controls. Then we can be much better at helping you. Vern in a T-shirt I will post a link to pics at the end. Now that I understand the question better, it is a power gear system that controls the landing gear. I took pictures of the pump and motor, there is no markings on it. I read that I need to attach a ratchet strap to each eyebolt and anchor off of the frame to draw the slide back in after removing the hydraulic rams from their attachment point on the slide and fold them out of the way first. I have included pictures of the collapsing landing gear. Last is a separate question. Underneath my slide there are 4 electrical boxes, like you would put a wall socket or light switch in. There are two on the coach and two on the slide, side by side, with a big fat spiral wound wire coming between them. They don't appear to attach to anything inside or outside of the coach and slider. What are these for? I am unable to get imgur to cooperate to upload pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobandBarb Posted May 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 Update, I got the slide closed, had to take the hydraulic ram off on one end which is now sticking through the hatch. Levelers still won't retract Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrknrvr Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 With a picture of your control panel we could figure out what system you have. It possibly sounds like you do not have 12 vdc power to the pump. But a picture of the control panel and a 12 vdc meter could tell everyone what is happening. Just saying, Vern in a T-shirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 5 Steps to Troubleshooting RV Hydraulic Leveling Jacks Power Gear Leveling Systems Service manual Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobandBarb Posted May 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 46 minutes ago, Wrknrvr said: With a picture of your control panel we could figure out what system you have. It possibly sounds like you do not have 12 vdc power to the pump. But a picture of the control panel and a 12 vdc meter could tell everyone what is happening. Just saying, Vern in a T-shirt As posted above, I am having a hard time posting pictures. Try this link please: https://imgur.com/gallery/BsLgNSl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrknrvr Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 Do your jacks have springs on them. If they do you should be able to back off the valve to relieve to pressure. But do not turn the nut out two far. With the picture of the control you can match the appropriate manual for your rv. If nothing else LCI should talk you through it tomorrow morning. Do not remove the hydraulic lines from the jacks. You will have a mess and loose fluid. Read the manual. Find how to release pressure from the jacks on the pump assembly. The valves can be released manually. Just trying to help. I have had oil on my T shirt from loosening a hydraulic line. Vern in a T-shirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobandBarb Posted May 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 19 minutes ago, Kirk W said: 5 Steps to Troubleshooting RV Hydraulic Leveling Jacks Power Gear Leveling Systems Service manual This is fairly helpful. The owners manual is for a different model number. How do I figure out which model I have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobandBarb Posted May 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, Wrknrvr said: Do your jacks have springs on them. If they do you should be able to back off the valve to relieve to pressure. But do not turn the nut out two far. With the picture of the control you can match the appropriate manual for your rv. If nothing else LCI should talk you through it tomorrow morning. Do not remove the hydraulic lines from the jacks. You will have a mess and loose fluid. Read the manual. Find how to release pressure from the jacks on the pump assembly. The valves can be released manually. Just trying to help. I have had oil on my T shirt from loosening a hydraulic line. Vern in a T-shirt Yes, they have springs on them. FOR THE LAST TIME I HAVE READ THE MANUALS!! PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD QUIT TELLING ME TO READ THE MANUALS I HAVE!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 I have been looking through everything by way of documentation available on the Lippert website(current owner of Power Gear) and I hope these will help, as thus far I have found nothing that goes back as far as 1997. 5 Steps to Troubleshooting RV Hydraulic Leveling Jacks Power Gear Leveling Systems Service manual These were the only documents that I found which seemed to be useful, but if you should want to look through what is available, just go to Lippert/Power Gear and look around. I have worked on several different leveling systems, but Power Gear is not one of them. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrknrvr Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 My wife will say did u read the manual. I could not resist saying that. i will look through Power gear manuals and find yours. Vern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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