Can Lippert Powered A-Frame Jack LC285318 be Greased

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I have a 2 year old LCI Power Tongue Jack that is on my 2015 Travel Trailer. Recently the power jack has become really noisy when using the power jack specifically going up with the weight of the trailer. It sounds as if I need to grease the gears, but as I read on blogs it seems as if this specific model #1817941 or newer model # LC285318 does not have a grease fitting. It actually blew the 30 amp fuse this weekend while camping when leavingb and raiding the unit up in the air. I replaced the 30 amp and away we went, however this things sounds like it is dry and ready to puke.. Anything that you can recommend that I can do for maintenance or is this thong shot already after 2 seasons you think? I store inside in the Midwest winter so it is out of the weather for the winter months. I was thinking that I can take off the cover and use a lithium type spray grease and help to lubricate the gears. Anything would be helpful. Thanks you

asked by: Paul F

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I spoke to my contact at Lippert and they confirmed that the Electric Tongue Jack # LC285318 does not require any grease maintenance. Therefore they didn't include a grease zerk, what you can do is use a spray lithium grease and spray up the inner leg of the jack to try and grease all of the moving parts. You might get lucky and hit where it seems to be needing lubrication.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

According to the Lippert Service Manual for the Lippert Electric Trailer Jack #LC285318. "Maintenance 1. Before each use, inspect the Power Tongue Jack and replace if bent or damaged. 2. If wiring is connected to battery terminal, inspect at…

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With powered jacks that don't have lube points like your Lippert our manufacturers have recommended turning the jack upside down and spraying lithium grease down into the leg of the jack to try and soak all of the moving parts.

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

Hi Jeff, The Thetford Titan Tote Portable Waste Tank #TH84XE does use a strap to loop around the hitch ball to tow it to the dump site at your campground. There isn't specific testing done to see how well these straps hold up to extreme heat but…

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Answer 7

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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