Fixing our Leaking Sinking Hydraulic Landing Gear on our Fifthwheel in a Walmart parking lot!
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- čas přidán 8. 04. 2018
- In this video we repair our hydraulic landing gear on our 2005 DRV mobile suites fifth wheel. Our legs started to drop the front of our RV down so we rebuilt the hydraulic rams.
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We were going to take our RV to Roberts Quality RV in indiana to do this repair www.robertsqualityrv.com/ but decide to tackle it ourselves instead.
The first thing we needed was a way to get the hydraulic rams out. We decided to use a storm drain we found in a walmart parking lot. We disassembled the hydraulic lines and dropped the legs out into the storm drain using ropes to keep them from falling in. After we got them out we took them to a hydraulic shop to rebuild the rams. 2 days later we got them back and reversed the whole process.
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I am always amazed about how some RVers are clueless about their rigs, BUT you all are way over on the other side of being able to modify and repair your rig. Congratulations!
Thanks!
What, no pin or latch to lock the gear in place when fully retracted? That's surprising. Glad your rig wasn't damaged when the leg contacted the road before your repair.
The RV community is awesome. Drivin' and Vibin' exemplify the ethos of helping where possible.
On your repair, firstly, well done! Aside from the channel locks to tighten the hose fitting, y'all did an amazing job. Necessity really is the mother of creativity. You really proved that with this repair.
As far as the jerkiness of the initial movements it's concerned, air is compressible. Fluid is not. So, what you observed was air being compressed to the point that the force could overcome the friction between the piston seal and the cylinder. Opening a line and submerging it in hydraulic fluid at atmospheric pressure would've a) made movement a lot easier while b) keeping air out of the system.
All part if the dues paid in owning something. Costly repairs averted. Friendship bonds deepened. Lessons learned and skills developed.
Best of all, you're even better prepared to pay kindness forward the the opportunity presents itself.
Lastly, I'd just like to congratulate you both. Not only is your content some of the best out there in RVing full-time, etc., but it's so great to see how well you work together. You're providing a wonderful example of friendship within the context of love and marriage.
Beyond that, your initiative and willingness to step out of your comfort zone time after time is all too rare. Y'all are amazing, and I'm grateful for you sharing your experiences so freely.
You guys rock, total ingenious approach to a big job. Glad the police officer had some sense and didn’t give you a hard time. Very nice.
Love your ingenuity of finding a hole using satellite imagery. I wouldn't have thought of that. I might have thought well, I can't lift this trailer, so I'll rent a powered auger and dig a hole, which would have worked, but I really like the solution you came up with. I have a 2004 model that uses the exact same landing gear. Never had a problem with it, but we live in it full time and it never moves. It's on a concrete pad. But about 6 months ago, I got to thinking about "Hey, all that's keeping this rv from landing on the ground are those seals inside of those rams". So I went online and purchased four of the large screw/scissor type jacks and ran them up to support the trailer right beside each ram. Now I don't lie awake at night hoping my hydraulics don't let me down unexpectedly.
I was amazed that when the first drop of fluid hit the tarmac that the spillage police did not arrive on site. Parking lot repairs are pretty much frowned upon in the new millinium. This entire operation reminded me of the things we used to do in the 60's and 70's. Most excellent video and gives me hope for the future! Congrats and thanks.
That's awesome that you were able to and are somewhat knowledgeable to tackle it and save all that money. Definitely a great feeling and sense of relief. Just remember the people that fix things for a living had to learn it too. Great video. I'm sure this may give someone else the confidence to take on the same task.
Thanks!
that was really thinking outside the box using the sewer, nice job
Wow, so cool to see you guys were able to fix the originals. Enjoy watching your videos. Safe Travels!
Awesome video guys. Great repair, I've never done anything like that. Finding that drain to make it all possible was brilliant. Safe travels.
wow, really IMPRESSIVE work you two. I'm impressed. Probably wouldn't try that myself. Well done!
We are learning so much from you guys! Great information and ingenious solution to dropping those legs!
Outstanding work guys! Truly impressive craftsmanship.
Oh happy day😊, awesome fix, happy it all came together with good friends to help(always a blessing) loved the video. Safe and happy travels to you😊
That was just ingenious how you found a location to drop the landing gear, I would have not though of a drain ditch that was like wow! I love how you got it done, I am sure as you said it was stressful, and I am glad that you have the support and help you need on the road, that is just great. Thank you for sharing this. It helps me thing outside the box as well.
Thanks for the video. We have a 2008 almost identical to yours. Having same issue with falling. Was happy you posted detail of breakdown. Very helpful. 👍
Glad it helped! :)
Great video. Amazing that you were able to diagnose and fix your system by yourself!
Creative problem solving at it's best! You guys are awesome.
Your how to videos are amazing. And you helpers make amazing videos too.
amazing folks, you work well together, rare to see. knowing you can, will carry you well in other things
Great job! Those shabby looking shops do some of the best work! We have one in our hometown that makes up new hydraulic lines and fittings. Just another reason why we carry a full set of tools for repairs on the road!
great job - you guys are very resourceful and have LOTS of patience ..... working in close quarters, getting sprayed with hydraulic fluid, etc could be very frustrating - I'm sure if I was doing that job there would have more a few choice words that would have needed to be edited from the video.
Awesome Job!!....Brave to "Tackle" on your own!!!....Keep the Rubber "down"....Thanks for sharing!!!
Thank you, thank you for this video. We just found a drain and dropped our landing gear just like you did, oil soaked and all, on our 2006 Mobile Suite 5th wheel. We will be installing them back in tomorrow. God bless and thanks for sharing.
Oh best of luck! Ours are still working great!
We installed the landing gear the other day just like you and they're working great. THANK YOU!!!!!
So glad it worked out for you!! Hopefully you won't have any more issues :)
Well done guys.
Great job guys, I definitely would have been stressed out doing that, glad it worked out ok!
You guys are amazing. You work so well together!
Thank you!
Now this is just awesome!! Adapt and over come.
love your videos and your work keep them coming.
Job well done guys!!!!!!
Wow! Youth tackles a big job! Good for you, nice work but would have liked to see the system air bleed. Next time no vise-grips, use wrenches. Glad it all worked out and a shout out to Danny’s Hydraulics too. Aren’t we glad they weren’t RVing someplace.
Yes, they are called line fitting wrenches... Nice work, good thinking. You have restored my faith in young folks!!!
Good info for the day I may have to do this!! Thank you!! You guys Rock!
Macgyver! Learned a lot! Very courageous guys, nice job!
Great job! My hubs and I were just talking about people that ran to the nearest repair shop over the smallest things.
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Wow...great informative videos...glad it all worked out!
I love it when people do things they have never done before And the words they use in descriptions of what they are doing when they have no clue what parts are called or how something actually works is always great for laughs Thanks for sharing
Great job guys. We have a 2014 DRV that is beginning to exhibit the same symptoms. You confirmed my suspicions on the front ram seals. We’ll be in Austin, TX and surrounding area for the last half of 2019. If you find yourself around there, stop in and we’ll swap phenomenal wine for road stories.
Great job guys!!
Great job! Good luck and hope it lasts a while!
We are facing the same thing with our driver side rear jack. I will need to attend to this soon. Thanks for the video.
Great job!!
Kudos to you guys and Drivin&Vibing. Hope we don't lose this how to video.
It was fun watching you problem solve the issue!
Way to go! Now that;s thinking out of the box.
great video, I also prefer to do things myself then pay someone to do it, but great to see all you folks working together, and hope to eventually run into all the people like you that we follow :)
Great job !
Nice to see the next generation just taking it on, doing it, and getting it done. Some out of the box thinking on that one. Industrial parks are more private, Walmarts are a little too public.
By the way it is easier to put the fittings on, then bolt it to the rig:)
Thanks, We scouted the whole town including the two industrial parks, unfortunately no drains would work.
Steve Harkins You're 100% correct on the order of assembly.
Great info
Good job!
You all are amazing, me not so much, but you are educating me!!
Teamwork you four guys and gals rock
I love seeing diy stuff saves tons of money and most things are really not that hard with a little research and common sense
Thanks Charlie I agree. Many things are fixible with a little bit of thought
I subd a while back and watch your videos all the time but I've never commented; have to comment on this one. I have to say that I'm pretty handy, but you young man are way over the top. That was not an easy project, kudos to you guys, good stuff.
It's also nice to see that there are good hardworking folk out there like Danny Hydraulic; honest day's work for an honest price. Shout out to them 👍🏼!
Thanks!
Holy Cow....That was impressive... Nice job.
Thanks!
I'm glad you're the exception to your generation that you know what tools are. One thing that made me twitch was you using Channel Locks and Vise-grips on fittings that had flats on them for adjustable or open ended wrenches. Other than that Good Job on figuring out how to take the rams out.
Fitting wrenches, all sizes. Round, like the box end of a regular wrench, but a cutout so it slips over the line. Line fitting wrenches.
Great video do yourself a favor and buy some line wrenches.
Whew! Done.
I had one of my hydraulic lines melt against my generator box. Luckily it didn’t bust until i tried to open the slides. It would of been bad if I couldn’t get the slides to close instead.
I ended up going to a hose shop and got a reusable union. I put brake fluid in my hydraulic system. I seen you put trans fluid in yours. I’m going to flush mine out and use the same.
Very good thinking on the drain holes! That shows it pays to be positive and have the desire to solve the problem at hand, instead of getting yourself stuck by just thinking of why you couldn’t get it done.
We have that in common.
Also, Drivin’ & Vibin’ helping you out?!? That’s great, they are awesome!
Don’t mean to offend, but I don’t see The Freedom Theory helping you like Drivin’ & Vibin’ did. You should add a link for them.
Thanks, I added a link directly to Kyle and Olivia's page, They are good friends of ours!
I am not sure about your system but yea I think flushing the brake fluid would be a good idea. Brake fluid tends to be more viscous and will aerate in pumped applications. It also might be corrosive to some seals if not designed to for it. I put dot 3 in a mineral based hydraulic system once and it ate the seals and leaked...
Hi guys love your channel! We recently bought our new fifth wheel. Since we are in our early sixties we did our research on the Anderson hitch and decided the weight of the aluminum hitch would be ideal for us. We would really like to have a way of securing the trailer, but we can't find any sort of lock made for the Anderson hitch. Do u have any plans/ideas on how we could secure our trailer when we go out exploring? Right now we are using a heavy chain and padlock on two wheels. I wish there was someway to lock the coupler that's attached to the trailer. Thanks for all your videos!
Great vid guys , can i just ask one thing , Get a set of spaners for hydrolic fittings they are 6 sided ring spaners with a slot for the pipe ,, please dont use "GRIPS " apart from that 10 outa 10 .
R.J.T Traveling the east coast Australia ,
Thanks for the video. We purchased a 2005 36tk3. Great price. Rear Jack's have been removed they were leaking down drug on the hwy. They removed them and plugged the hydraulic lines. We had the RV delivered and we set on a permanent site. Try to close the slides.....the front Jack's retract I'm guessing that maybe something wasn't done right. I have the rear stabilizers. Plan on rebuilding. Any thoughts.
Thanks
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Hi Mortons. We met you at lincoln,ca airport fly in about 2 years ago. You had a toy hauler then. Why did you switch rv’s? Nice to see you two still full timing it.
Hey Steve, good to hear from you! That wasent us in the toyhauler back then but we did start out in one. We switched mainly because it was bigger than we wanted or needed, and the layout of our model did not work for us. I also hated the triple axle as it ate tires. I would consider a smaller 2 axle unit these days. But then would be more weight limited. Sure would like to carry around my patamotor again!
Thx
I had same issue on 2013 Drv. Took it out the first time by digging holes. Had a shabby hydraulic shop put seals in and I thought they knew what they were doing.. Not. Put some seals in that fell apart in the fluid after one or two uses under pressure. I’m guessing they put the wrong type which is stupid… Pulled it apart using a sewer drain at a parking lot like they did and it was easier than digging holes… lol. First seals were just turning to mush. Second time I had a real deal expensive hydraulic shop so it and it was great for two trips and maybe 4-5 months of it under pressure but now it’s doing it again. I had them extended pretty far and should have put more blocks up front. Not so slow leak now. About 3 hours and it will go to ground in the front. sigh…. Back to sewer drains in guess.
I liked all the out of the box thinking, but have two things to comment on. The use of channel licks and vice grips to reconnect the hydraulic line fittings made me cringe. The 1 quart oil bottles are designed to not splash, or "gulp air" as you pour if you had flipped the bottle over at 20:07. It also would have given you better control pouring because the bottle would have been under instead of over the spout.
Do you happen to have the wiring diagram for the hydraulic system? I desperately need it!
Kyle ought to market those OSHA-approved steel-toed flip flops.
You could have relieved the pressure at the same orafice you used to bleed the system. You will need to bleed it after reassembly.
There was no pressure, just squirted when we moved the ram... had a cup over it but missed anyway.
The "bleeding" of the system is covered in the last few minutes of the video. It sounds as they is no bleed orifice, rather the main fluid reservoir is above the rams and accumilates any errant air in the system. As long as the new seals (square o-rings?) do their job...all air will be evacuated during use. The rams should work better than new and for a heck of a lot longer. Looks like a good system overall. It was a great choice to stick with the original rams.
Oil change pit ?
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wont shop at the wallmart toilet garage no mo
I have to say it .. as i know some 1 else well . working in a Walmart parking gives all us RVers bad name . you had time to find a better place . on the other side it nice to show others how to do it but they all so well copy what you do and may not be a nice to the parking lot with oil every where
We would have rather any other place but unfortunately it was the best we could find in the whole town. The other place I showed would have worked when I scouted it but was flooded and muddy when we went to actually do it. I hope anyone with the capabilities to do this can also keep from spilling oil on the ground.
I have always been told not to just complain about a problem, but come up with a solution. How are you going to raise the front end of the RV up enough to get the hydraulic piston and housing out of its channel. They did say Walmart twice but they also said abandoned factory once. I am not sure which it was but a policeman checking on them was satisfied they there was nothing being dumped into the drain. Short of going to a shop that has a work pit, I am not sure how they were going to get the parts they needed out of there and new ones in. Looked like all of the hydraulic oil stayed in the RV or on Tom. My hat off to Tom for fixing a problem for which there was no easy solution!!
You can actually take the ram out of the leg with the leg still in the camper
The ram once fully closed is a lot shorter then the leg
I am glad people do things them selves but I wish they would not make videos about it
It's not like they even know what to call most of the parts or how the thing works
The whole video is just total bad info
Landing gear lmao it's a hydrolic leveling leg
Landing gear ( are they in a plan )
Get busy Live'n or Die'n- What?!? These videos are helpful, regardless if it’s not done the same as a repair shop or manufacture.
It is called a landing gear. Look it up, when you order the parts, all descriptions are labeled Landing Gear, unless it’s a system.
I found this video very cringe. Could't watch it. Thanks anyway. moving along.