Thanks so much for sharing this video. I used it as a guide to change one of my leveling jacks yesterday and it worked perfectly. I'm very appreciative!
Remove the leaking jack, replace the O ring seal, reassemble and reinstall then test. A $15. O ring kit instead of nearly $1000 spent for a new jack and labor.
Matt is the professional. He quickly inspected them and they didn't need to be changed. The RV is only 4 years old, so the O rings have a lot of life left in them.
Thx…seems a few of my jacks don’t retract fully into their sleeves. Maybe an 1” of the shaft is still exposed. Others go all the way in. Is there an adjustment to fix that. I could use the extra clearance. Thx
Hey there! Great video, thank you for the walk through. I had one question though, how long did you wait with the jacks down for the air bubbles to rise to the top? 8:07
So I'm going to be doing this on a lippert jack today. It's on my class A and it's a rear jack it has one hose that goes in the top and 2 that are on bottom... Do I need to bleed the system ?? Or does it bleed itself after I put then down and leave them for a bit then retract them?? Didnt know I could do it without bleeding... thanks!!
Did you research having the jack rebuilt by a hydraulic shop? What did you do with the old jack? $500 seem awfully pricy for just a bad seal. I’m currently having the same issue with one jack.
I contacted Lippert about the problem and they offered to provide the jack, if I created this video. I felt OK about this, as I am not recommending one product over another. I had been using Matt's services (That Trailer Guy) for over a year so I knew he'd be the best option for doing the actual work. Even if I did get the jack repaired, I'd still have to take it off/on, and that is really the purpose of this video...showing folks how to do the jack replacement.. Hope this helps...good luck
Here is Lippert's recommendation list, based on temps lci-support-doc.s3.amazonaws.com/technical-information-sheets/leveling-and-stabilization/ccd-0002088.pdf
Does anyone know how to take the pressure off the lines? I had to replace 1 of mine and now I have a 2nd leaking (on a 5th wheel that is 2 years old). The first time I did the job, I started to unscrew the line and fluid sprayed everywhere (all jacks were up and 5th wheel was on my truck). That's why I'm researching this topic again, so I don't get a face full of hydraulic fluid again the next time I fix this.
@@Cabernet2000 I wish I had an answer for you. But if I was doing it again, I’d take a throw away rag and wrap it best you can and just start loosening it. When I did it, it just blew up in my face. But the pressure releases quick, but I'm certain a rag wrapped around it would keep it from spraying everywhere. If yours already started coming out, chances are majority of the pressure is already gone. BTW, I have another one actively leaking right now. That makes 3 of them that have failed for me so far.
@@T0DDS I did it. Just be ready. Catch that drips out. Get a better line from a tractor hose shop that does hydraulic lines. Keep extra for any that pass by heat sources.
Yes, that is an option for sure! We wanted to create the video, showing how to replace the jack, so that is why we didn't rebuild it. Thanks for the question. :)
I thought about this, but in the end replacing it seemed like a better option, as I didn't want to be 100's of miles from home (and all my tools) and have it go out on me again.
Thanks so much for sharing this video. I used it as a guide to change one of my leveling jacks yesterday and it worked perfectly. I'm very appreciative!
Thanks for the video. It was very helpful.
That's my plan. Thanks for your prompt responses.
Thanks for the video. Mine are not leaking now but lippert will fail. Safe travels
Thank you. I have a leaking jack and probably will need to replace it. Hi from Salem Oregon.
If you don't want to do it yourself, Matt is the BEST guy for any trailer repair. Not that far from Salem. :)
Remove the leaking jack, replace the O ring seal, reassemble and reinstall then test. A $15. O ring kit instead of nearly $1000 spent for a new jack and labor.
Thanks for the information. I'm getting ready to do this and it was a good review of what to expect.
Good video. I am enjoying your content and just subscribed.
5:28 why didnt he change out the O rings? Good thing to change out if you are doing everything else. Thats a first old part that will leak.
Matt is the professional. He quickly inspected them and they didn't need to be changed. The RV is only 4 years old, so the O rings have a lot of life left in them.
Thx…seems a few of my jacks don’t retract fully into their sleeves. Maybe an 1” of the shaft is still exposed. Others go all the way in. Is there an adjustment to fix that. I could use the extra clearance. Thx
Hey there! Great video, thank you for the walk through. I had one question though, how long did you wait with the jacks down for the air bubbles to rise to the top? 8:07
About 15 mins
Thank you so much good sir! I will sub, thank you for the speedy reply!
I looked up those jacks. $500+ a piece! Has anyone ever repaired one? Someone has to have a seal kit for these!
Thanks for the info. I have a Class A with two leaking jacks, I am going to try to fix them. I also subscribed and hit the bell.
So I'm going to be doing this on a lippert jack today. It's on my class A and it's a rear jack it has one hose that goes in the top and 2 that are on bottom... Do I need to bleed the system ?? Or does it bleed itself after I put then down and leave them for a bit then retract them?? Didnt know I could do it without bleeding... thanks!!
It will self bleed. Just run the jacks up and down...wait 5 mins...do it again....wait 5 mins...do again. Done.
@@tannerjim Ok great I didnt think the air bubble could bleed if it was sealed..
Lippert does not make a rebuild kit. Some Raves take the jacks to hydraulic shops for seal replacement. Is that a viable option?
I am not an expert on this, so I can't say. I would call a few shops and see what they say.
Seems a shame to replace the entire thing over a couple of bad ¢50 O rings.
I had them rebuilt at a local shop for $250.
I had them rebuilt at a local shop for $250.
Buy an O-ring kit and do it yourself. Slightly more labor than replacing the jack but you'll save over $600.
Prior to your replacement of the leaking jack, did you experience "creaking" which can be heard and results in having to adjust the level frequently?
Not from this Jack. We had some "popping" from front jack but used some CAT fluid and that stopped. I have a video on that process.
@@tannerjim I did the cat procedure also and it stopped all the popping and readjusting my Jack's to level. Great videos and a new subscriber here.
Did you research having the jack rebuilt by a hydraulic shop? What did you do with the old jack? $500 seem awfully pricy for just a bad seal. I’m currently having the same issue with one jack.
I contacted Lippert about the problem and they offered to provide the jack, if I created this video. I felt OK about this, as I am not recommending one product over another. I had been using Matt's services (That Trailer Guy) for over a year so I knew he'd be the best option for doing the actual work. Even if I did get the jack repaired, I'd still have to take it off/on, and that is really the purpose of this video...showing folks how to do the jack replacement.. Hope this helps...good luck
What type of hydraulic fluid? Is it specific? Thanks
Here is Lippert's recommendation list, based on temps
lci-support-doc.s3.amazonaws.com/technical-information-sheets/leveling-and-stabilization/ccd-0002088.pdf
What is the size of the hydraulic plugs used to cap the line during the repair?
Standard size - www.caplugs.com/service-plugs-ptsp
Did you bleed the line before unhooking the lines from the jack?
Does anyone know how to take the pressure off the lines? I had to replace 1 of mine and now I have a 2nd leaking (on a 5th wheel that is 2 years old). The first time I did the job, I started to unscrew the line and fluid sprayed everywhere (all jacks were up and 5th wheel was on my truck). That's why I'm researching this topic again, so I don't get a face full of hydraulic fluid again the next time I fix this.
@@T0DDSI’m doing this now. How did you release the pressure? Mine just squirted. I immediately put it back on.
@@Cabernet2000 I wish I had an answer for you. But if I was doing it again, I’d take a throw away rag and wrap it best you can and just start loosening it. When I did it, it just blew up in my face. But the pressure releases quick, but I'm certain a rag wrapped around it would keep it from spraying everywhere. If yours already started coming out, chances are majority of the pressure is already gone. BTW, I have another one actively leaking right now. That makes 3 of them that have failed for me so far.
@@T0DDS I did it. Just be ready. Catch that drips out. Get a better line from a tractor hose shop that does hydraulic lines. Keep extra for any that pass by heat sources.
@@Cabernet2000 did you just wrap with a rag and slowly loosen it? Is that how you released the pressure?
Is it possible to rebuild Lippert RV jacks?
Yes, that is an option for sure! We wanted to create the video, showing how to replace the jack, so that is why we didn't rebuild it. Thanks for the question. :)
Why not repair the original jack? seals and o-rings
I thought about this, but in the end replacing it seemed like a better option, as I didn't want to be 100's of miles from home (and all my tools) and have it go out on me again.