ATF: Landmark - Creaking and popping

[TheWolfes]

We've had our 2016 LM365 leveled and sitting on a flat black top surface for a couple of weeks and it's doing a lot of creaking and popping. Should we auto level it again? Is it normal for them to pop and creak constantly? Thank you

 

[danemayer]

Hi TheWolfes,

Lippert has a technical bulletin on Noisy leveling jacks. Here's a link. Adding the fluid has helped some more than others.

It's also helpful to reduce the extension on the front jacks by positioning blocks under the front jacks. Less extension = less lateral pressure = less micro-movements = less noise.

 

[TheWolfes]

Thank you. We'll try that. Appreciate your response.

 

[Bob&Patty]

The plastic leveling lego's or some 2X10X12" lumber works also.

 

[TheWolfes]

Where is the power unit reservoir located? Is there a diagram somewhere? Thanks

 

[JohnD]

We've had our 2016 LM365 leveled and sitting on a flat black top surface for a couple of weeks and it's doing a lot of creaking and popping. Should we auto level it again? Is it normal for them to pop and creak constantly? Thank you

Our Prowler pops and creaks once in awhile.

I think it has to do with temperature changes . . .

 

[danemayer]

Where is the power unit reservoir located? Is there a diagram somewhere? Thanks

It's usually in the front compartment.

 

[DCG1986]

Hi TheWolfes,

Lippert has a technical bulletin on Noisy leveling jacks. Here's a link. Adding the fluid has helped some more than others.

It's also helpful to reduce the extension on the front jacks by positioning blocks under the front jacks. Less extension = less lateral pressure = less micro-movements = less noise.

Today I did the Lippert Recommended fix and it solved the creaking and popping noise. I used the Torco RFF Grade 15. Thanks for the tip.

 

[jmgratz]

Today I did the Lippert Recommended fix and it solved the creaking and popping noise. I used the Torco RFF Grade 15. Thanks for the tip.

Let us know if it stays fixed. I did the fix several times and still get the popping. It just doesn't happen quite as often.

 

[Tomnbeth]

My 2016 Charleston pops and creaks like crazy. Is this something that should be addressed under warranty?

 

[avvidclif]

If you buy the Caterpillar additive be sitting down when you get the price. Over $40.

 

[rxbristol]

It's also helpful to reduce the extension on the front jacks by positioning blocks under the front jacks. Less extension = less lateral pressure = less micro-movements = less noise.

Thanks for the extra tip, Dan, worth a try.

 

[JohnD]

Yup!

The less you have to extend the legs . . . the stronger and quieter the hold will be!