Troubleshooting 5th Wheel Landing Gear that Clicks

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The hitch jacks on my 2019 Heartland Landmark Newport 365 wont extend or go retract, when I push the switch it just clicks. Has brand new batteries

asked by: Dennis H

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Expert Reply:

Most likely it's wiring. First make sure the connections made to your battery terminals are tight. This is the problem the majority of the time. If that checks out trace the wiring to the jacks and fix any obvious problems.

If your jacks have a manual crank try using it too. If it will still crank by hand it's an electrical problem and but if it won't crank by hand then it's mechanical and possibly a gear box or screw problem in the jack leg.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Hey Eliseo, thanks for reaching out! Usually when 5th wheel landing gear is making a clicking noise that means either the legs are having issues or the gearbox is having issues and they need to be replaced. Does the clicking noise sounds like…

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Answer 2

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Replacement Control Switch for Lippert Components Hydraulic Landing Gear - White Item #LC138415 is designed as a replacement for Lippert Components aluminum hydraulic landing gear. If that is what you have then this switch will work for sure. If it…

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I can give you some information to help you determine if the Lead #LC179013 and Follow #LC179014 legs will fit your 2004 Arctic Fox 29.5E 5th wheel, but we don't really have a database to pull from when it comes to OEM part numbers on trailers.…

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Lippert actually made a unique landing gear system for your 2007 Montana 5th Wheel Trailer. For the replacement Lead Leg you will use #LC178653 and for the Follow Leg you will use #LC178652. To replace the motor you will need the Stromberg Carlson…

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You are going to need the Motor #LG-142178 and Gear Box #LG-179015 to replace your current 5th wheel landing gear motor and gear box.

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Yes, the Replacement Motor for Stromberg Carlson Electric Landing Gear #LG-142178 has been confirmed to replace the ADTH 1RV-200 landing gear motor you currently have so it would work for you.

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Answer 8

The clicking you are describing sounds electrical. Kind of like when a vehicle doesn't want to start due to a dead battery it makes a clicking sound. When powered fifth wheel landing gear setups make this noise it's typically due to a weak…

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I spoke to my contact at Bulldog and showed him the picture you submitted and he said that in March 2003 they upgraded the screw kit in all of the Bulldog jacks and that what you have has been discontinued. There are no screw and nut kits available…

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Answer 10

I have included a picture that shows how the switch #LG-145236 will attach to the motor and battery. The switch pink wire will go to the positive battery terminal. Then there is a black wire for the ground that will go to the negative battery…

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Answer 11

The skipping sound you are hearing is the motor drawing too much amperage and then "clicking" loudly as it fails to have enough amperage to move the landing gear. This is very common if the motor needs replacing or the power or ground for…

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It could be the motor but it could also be the screw/nut inside the jack leg that is causing the problem. Since you mentioned that it is hard to crank it manually I suspect that it is likely the screw and/or nut. On jacks that have an ACME screw the…

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