Electric Jack failing |
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Noahp
Newbie Joined: 18 Aug 2021 Location: MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 4 |
Topic: Electric Jack failing Posted: 24 Aug 2021 at 11:57am |
I went to un-hitch the other day and my electric jack wouldn’t work. I realized that the in-line fuse was blown, so I replaced and as soon as I press up or down, the fuse blows. I don’t see any shorts or grounding issues.. any suggestions?
Thanks, Noah |
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AugiePal
Newbie Joined: 22 Aug 2021 Location: Chicago Online Status: Offline Posts: 5 |
Posted: 24 Aug 2021 at 12:15pm |
If the fuse blows when you hit the switch there is a short. Just off the top of my head I would probably replace the electric tongue jack.
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offgrid
Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290 |
Posted: 24 Aug 2021 at 7:14pm |
Do you have a multimeter? If so you could use it to try to find the short. It could also be the jack is locked up and the motor is drawing too much current trying to turn it. You could try freeing up the jack using some penetrating oil and see if that works. Otherwise you will probably need a new jack.
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1994 Chinook Concourse
1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6289 |
Posted: 24 Aug 2021 at 9:11pm |
You should have a handle to use in this case. If so, you can check to see if it is locked up. That also might get it back to working once you turn it a few times.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Noahp
Newbie Joined: 18 Aug 2021 Location: MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 4 |
Posted: 24 Aug 2021 at 10:52pm |
Thank you all for the replies.. I’ll do some investigation.
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RFrog
Newbie Joined: 10 May 2021 Location: Santee Online Status: Offline Posts: 16 |
Posted: 25 Aug 2021 at 12:00am |
Mine didn’t come with a crank (bought the unit previously-loved), and the first semi failure/stubborn hissy fit of the jack I ordered that key pronto. I ended up needing it, and ultimately ended up needing to replace the whole landing gear/jack. Of course the new one came with a crank and it’s different than the old one. I hope you can get yours fixed!
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~dani~ 2019 RP180 purchased 5/15/21; towed by 2014 Willys Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
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ERS1977
Newbie Joined: 30 Jun 2021 Location: ON Online Status: Offline Posts: 7 |
Posted: 26 Aug 2021 at 10:04pm |
Have you tried using an electric drill or manual socket wrench to raise/lower the jack? This would ensure the jack is not seized.
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Colt
Senior Member Joined: 16 Nov 2019 Online Status: Offline Posts: 383 |
Posted: 26 Aug 2021 at 11:21pm |
Using the manual crank is surprisingly easy. I would not hesitate to change it for a manual, either.
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John
'16 R-Pod 180 |
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mjlrpod
Senior Member Joined: 27 Sep 2016 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 1214 |
Posted: 27 Aug 2021 at 7:50am |
I thought the stabs handle would also fit the jack? Maybe not. |
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2017.5 Rp-172
2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
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RFrog
Newbie Joined: 10 May 2021 Location: Santee Online Status: Offline Posts: 16 |
Posted: 27 Aug 2021 at 10:00pm |
Not on my 180, unfortunately. I checked that prior to ordering. It was not an expensive item, so well worth it. I agree it is surprisingly easy to hand crank. Did not try using my impact driver in lieu of the crank because once it seized I was out. Just give me stuff that works, please.
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~dani~ 2019 RP180 purchased 5/15/21; towed by 2014 Willys Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
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