Stabilizers on 2009 Big Horn

[CharlesW]

I apparently broke the front stabilizer mechanism today on my 5th Wheel. As I was extending the front ones I heard a piece of metal hit the floor and the stabilizer stopped moving. The motor still turned when I hit the ext or retract button but nothing happened.
I then tried to retract the rear stabilizers and the switch would not respond. Checked the circuit breakers, but couldn't find any breakers that operate that system.
We did get setup in a very nice park in Miramar, Fl and not planning to Lv until Monday so I have a few days to figure it out.
Did I mention this is our second trip with our recently purchased used camper. Nice camper, but I lack the manuals to help determine the problem.
if you have any suggestions I'd like to hear them.
Tks.

 

[danemayer]

Hi CharlesW,

I'm sure you'll get some advice on the front landing gear shortly.

On the rear stabilizers, the power may go through a buss bar and some 12V mini-circuit breakers near the battery.

I've attached some pictures.

If the stabs are powered through a mini-circuit breaker, it's usually an auto reset. But it's possible someone installed a manual reset. Check for a teeny-tiny reset button on the bottom. Sometimes it's easier to feel it than to see it.

Have the rear stabilizers ever worked for you?

 

[CharlesW]

Great info. Tks for the details and photos. The rear stabilizers were working just a few minutes before I broke the front ones. I thought they may have been connected some how.
I will try it first thing in the morning.
Tks again.

 

[cookie]

When you say that you heard a piece of metal hit the floor, did you identify that piece?
The landing gear on your 2009 BH is driven by a 12 volt motor and small gear box.
The door side and off door side are connected by a shaft.
Can you post a picture of the piece of metal?

Peace
Dave

 

[CharlesW]

It's alive. I would never have figured that one out.
Still haven't heard from anyone with any pics or such on the front stabilizers, maybe my issue is unique.
Tks again.

 

[CharlesW]

I hope these pics come through. They show a question mark on my end.
Tks.

 

[jnbhobe]

Is that the shaft from the top of the right side jack ??

 

[CharlesW]

Is that the shaft from the top of the right side jack ??

Im not sure I looked inside but could not tell where it came from.
Tks.

 

[jnbhobe]

Look at the right jack at the top where the shaft comes out on the outside of the jack that looks like where you would attach the manual jack handle.

 

[danemayer]

Some drawings in this manual might be helpful. http://manuals.heartlandowners.org/manuals/Exterior/Stabs_n_Leveling/Venture/Langing_Gear_Manual.pdf

 

[CharlesW]

Some drawings in this manual might be helpful. http://manuals.heartlandowners.org/manuals/Exterior/Stabs_n_Leveling/Venture/Langing_Gear_Manual.pdf

Tks for the manual. I just can't find where you would put the crank handle. I'm missing something. I attached some pics that show maybe where the crank handle would go, but again I don't see it.
Tks

 

[CharlesW]

I don't see it. Maybe mine is different?
Tks.

 

[cookie]

Look at the motor or gearbox on your landing gear. You should see a shaft with a roll pin in it facing the door side of your coach.

Peace
Dave

 

[CharlesW]

No pin.
Maybe that's the one that broke off.
Tks.

 

[jnbhobe]

No pin.
Maybe that's the one that broke off.
Tks.

That's what I think it is, there should be a round hole it the battery compartment that lines up with the top of the jack for the crank to fit in.

 

[jimtoo]

On my 09 BH3670,,, the square hole you pictured is the hole for the manual crank for the front jacks. That looks like the motor shaft that goes through the transmission/gear reduction box and it is broken off the motor. Shaft and gear kits are available.

About the only way to retract the legs now is to replace the motor and shaft or remove cross shaft between the jacks and use a socket and ratchet or something that fits to turn the jack input shaft.

Jim M

 

[CharlesW]

Thank you to everyone for your guidance
Safe travels

 

[caissiel]

You jacks are dragging at the gear. It's caused by the pinion and the jack gear not meshing properly. The previous owner did nothing to prevent the larger torque required to move the jack and the shaft broke at the pin location. I found that out on the first year of ownership of our HL. The centering plate is not held on center and the gear moves causing it to climb. When gears don't mesh properly they can increase the torque. On Mine I was unable to jack using the manual crank. For me it was the required test to check the load required.
After supporting the centering plate of the jack the trailer can be lifted easily using the hand crank.

 

[wdk450]

I apparently broke . . . . .
Did I mention this is our second trip with our recently purchased used camper. Nice camper, but I lack the manuals to help determine the problem.
if you have any suggestions I'd like to hear them.
Tks.

Most any manual you need is archived on THIS Heartland Owners website. On any forum page (like this one) look at the top bar, click on "Tools", then click on the "Manuals" choice, then select from the systems submenus to get to the manual you need.

 

[CharlesW]

Most any manual you need is archived on THIS Heartland Owners website. On any forum page (like this one) look at the top bar, click on "Tools", then click on the "Manuals" choice, then select from the systems submenus to get to the manual you need.


Thank you again to everyone that provided guidance.
signing off from Miramar, Fl.
Great campsite at Camp Gulf.