Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
Gulf Stream Owners RV Forum
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 08-15-2013, 03:23 PM   #1
Steve48
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 17
Default Leveler want stop running

My Auto Bigfoot leveler motor runs about 2/3 minutes after jacks are fully retracted before turning off.
This can't be good for the motors! Is there a switch somewhere I can replace.
Thanks,
__________________
2001 Gulf Stream Friendship
Cummins 330HP Allison 6 speed
2015 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited
Steve48 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-20-2013, 09:10 PM   #2
RayChez1
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,257
Default Re: Leveler want stop running

I have the control buttons on the left side on the wall, next to the drivers seat. You probably need a new on/off switch. I would agree with you that running the electric motor three more minutes is not good. It would be putting extra pressure on the shaft seals that is not necessary.
__________________
2002 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser
2018 Buick Envision Essence
Neway Freightliner chassis
Aventa II Blue Ox
RayChez1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-26-2013, 08:19 AM   #3
melmapop
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Selbyville, Delaware
Posts: 26
Default Re: Leveler want stop running

I agree with Ray, running the motor longer may not be good for it. I would check the fluid level of the hydraulic reservoir while your equipment is extended to ensure that it has plenty. If the fluid is low it may be running to build pressure that it can not obtain. See if it runs longer while extending your equipment vs retracting. Retracting may have fluid and shut down when complete while extending would push the fluid out and try to maintain pressure. I'd be interested to hear the solution. Good luck,
Steve
melmapop is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-26-2013, 12:58 PM   #4
nemo45
Member
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Arlington
Posts: 75
Send a message via Yahoo to nemo45
Default Re: Leveler want stop running

Quote:
Originally Posted by melmapop
I agree with Ray, running the motor longer may not be good for it. I would check the fluid level of the hydraulic reservoir while your equipment is extended to ensure that it has plenty. If the fluid is low it may be running to build pressure that it can not obtain. See if it runs longer while extending your equipment vs retracting. Retracting may have fluid and shut down when complete while extending would push the fluid out and try to maintain pressure. I'd be interested to hear the solution. Good luck,
Steve
Don't fill the reservoir while everything is extended. I did and then had a bunch of hydraulic fluid on the driveway when I retracted everything. Well, at least I knew it was full when I was done.
__________________
Don & Carol Niemeyer & Sandy
2006 Gulf Stream Tour Master
2011 Equinox LT1 Toad
nemo45 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-28-2013, 12:47 PM   #5
Steve48
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 17
Default Re: Leveler want stop running

Update - I e-mailed Gulfstream & Bigfoot, they both responded, the Tech from Bigfoot said the solenoids were sicking causing the run on. They recommend replacing them in pairs - one to retract & one to level for each Jack. They cost 32.00 each (times and the good news --- it worked. It's was lots of fun replace them, working upside down in tight spot.
Thanks for the help.
__________________
2001 Gulf Stream Friendship
Cummins 330HP Allison 6 speed
2015 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited
Steve48 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Stop window rattling bschiano Class A 3 09-26-2011 11:01 AM
Unplanned stop Georunner Class C 2 06-16-2010 06:30 PM
Stop that Rattle Retird2Golf Class A 5 09-09-2007 09:16 AM
LOAD LEVELER/SWAY BAR -- UPDATE nandj1966 Travel Trailers 6 06-25-2007 10:06 PM
Onan Genset slide out motor won't stop davidgs Class A 9 01-05-2007 07:34 AM

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:18 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
×