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Shortest Straw · Mar 23, 2017

Wanted to ask this question to see if anyone else has experienced what we are. The level-up itself works just fine. We still get the popping noise after putting 2 quarts of the alternative cat fluid in but not as bad. Our new issue is movement. 4 plus times a day we will be in our rig just sitting and all of a sudden the whole back end will move like one of us got up and jumped across at the other. Anyone else have this happen? Any idea why it is happening?

Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn · Mar 23, 2017

Is the rig dropping ?
Like your loosing hydraulic pressure, do to a leak or a valve bypassing oil back to the resavor ?

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Shortest Straw · Mar 23, 2017

jesstalkn said:
Is the rig dropping ?
Like your loosing hydraulic pressure, do to a leak or a valve bypassing oil back to the resavor ?

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If it is dropping it isn't enough to tell all though it sure feels like it is. There are no visible leaks of fluid. I will put a piece of tape on the reservoir and see if the level increases. My thought is if the jacks are not holding the weight it would push the fluid back right? It seems to be staying level for the most part. I mean I am not having to re-level.

Bones · Mar 23, 2017

It could also be that air is trapped in the system too

Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn · Mar 23, 2017

Hang a string or chain, or maybe tape a broom stick or something to your ladder so it's just above the ground, 1/8" off the ground and wait and see if it drops.

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Bones · Mar 23, 2017

when you set up and are level. Measure the stroke and write it down. when you have been there a bit measure the stroke again or after an event.

Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn · Mar 23, 2017

Bones said:
when you set up and are level. Measure the stroke and write it down. when you have been there a bit measure the stroke again or after an event.

You could also mark the ram with a sharpie

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Bones · Mar 23, 2017

jesstalkn said:
You could also mark the ram with a sharpie

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Yeah I like that one.

Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn · Mar 23, 2017

Just 1 mark on each ram, then check them later and see if they are the same.

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Bones · Mar 23, 2017

jesstalkn said:
Just 1 mark on each ram, then check them later and see if they are the same.

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Use a thin sharpie not the thick ones if the ram is moving very slight movements

Shortest Straw · Mar 23, 2017

Bones said:
Use a thin sharpie not the thick ones if the ram is moving very slight movements

Good idea fellas thank you!

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TravelTiger · Mar 23, 2017

Is there a vast temp drop occurring throughout the day? I notice ours will pop when a warm day cools off dramatically at night.

We added one quart and the popping is not as noticeable, but does still happen.

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Shortest Straw · Mar 23, 2017

TravelTiger said:
Is there a vast temp drop occurring throughout the day? I notice ours will pop when a warm day cools off dramatically at night.

We added one quart and the popping is not as noticeable, but does still happen.

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We are having about 20 to 30 degree difference in highs and lows.

Shortest Straw · Mar 30, 2017

So after about a week the distance between the bottom of the level up cylinder bottom and the marks on the shafts have not changed. Is it possible that the frame is flexing and causing the movement we are experiencing? We are on a fairly level site right now with the door side jacks shorter in their extension than the off door jacks.

TravelTiger · Mar 30, 2017

Are you and dog sitting perfectly still when the movement happens?

Could there be some bolts not tight on the legs to the frame? (Just a wild guess)

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Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn · Mar 30, 2017

So the marks you put on the ram shaft did not disappear ?

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Shortest Straw · Mar 30, 2017

The marks are still visible and they are still a quarter inch off of the bottom of the cylinder. The last time it did it the dog was sleeping and we were just sitting in our chairs.

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Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn · Mar 30, 2017

Well I guess you know the rams are not moving now. Maybe your sitting on and old Indian you burial site,!!!!

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Shortest Straw · Mar 30, 2017

jesstalkn said:
Well I guess you know the rams are not moving now. Maybe your sitting on and old Indian you burial site,!!!!

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During my search Google could neither confirm nor deny your theory.

Shortest Straw · Apr 10, 2017

I have an update. I ended up calling Lippert because I could not find any information on our issue. LCI told me that they have never heard of our problem that usually it is just the front jacks that pop and cause the rig to move a bit. The person I talked to said that all of our Jacks are bad and need to be replaced. Of course our warranty is out but they said they would cover the jacks and we would need to cover the labor charges.

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