Troubleshooting Atwood Landing Gear Leg That Doesnt Move

Published 05/30/2018

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Landing Gear Set - 36-1/2" Lift - 8,000 lbs

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$312.35

Replacement Crank Handle for etrailer and Ram 5th Wheel Landing Gear

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Question:

The only problem i have with these is single motor. Mine are independently operated. Witch are wonderful on uneven pads

asked by: Chris A

Expert Reply:

It sounds like the screw itself is damaged if the motor and gears are turning but the leg isn't moving.

Atwood no longer is in the 5th wheel landing gear business so I recommend replacing your landing gear completely. The reason you would need to change out your whole set is because both legs need to move at the same ratio so that your trailer raises and lowers evenly on both sides. Since replacement parts are already becoming scarce for Atwood landing gear it would be better in the long run to change out your landing gear.

Check the weld stop locations on your current landing gear. They should be spaced out about 15-1/2" in between them. If this is the case then I recommend using our landing gear # RVLG-8000 which has an 8,000 lb weight capacity. This can be operated manually with the crank # RVLG-HDL or by motor with part # LC142178. Your current motor may work with this set though.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Chris A.

5/30/2018

The only problem i have with these is single motor. Mine are independently operated. Witch are wonderful on uneven pads

Jon G.

5/30/2018

If you would like landing gear that work independently from each other then we also carry those as well! The Bulldog Electric 5th Wheel Landing Gear Set # BD500161 is rated for 10,000 lbs, has the same mounting locations as the etrailer landing gear mentioned above. I attached a review video for this product as well as the installation instructions for you to check out.