HWH jacks

[Wayne Kotila]

I have had problems twice over the years with HWH jacks leaking and both times it was the seal leaking around the shaft that extends, be careful but you should be able to confirm this by extending thejackin that corner and observing if the oil isseaping out aroundthe extended shaft on that jack. If so you can pull the lift cylinder thats leaking, (be careful and have help, they are very heavy) and if you are not familiar with replacing seals on hydraulic cylinders you can send it to HWH in Moscow Iowa and they will rebuild it.

Wayne

1996 PT42

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From: Randall
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, May 1, 2010 11:15:09 AM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] HWH Jacks

I noticed a small bit of fluid on my garage floor near the left rear HWH jack. Thinking it was leaking I took the coach to a certified HWH repair facility 2 weeks ago. The coach would not stay level on the jacks and would list to the curb side after being on the jacks for several hours (always with the suspension air dumped). The repair facility told me this morning HWH believes both rear jacks need to be replaced. When I inquired why I couldn't get a straight answer. I think the facility may know about the same as me regarding HWH jacks as they have had the coach for 2 weeks and haven't fixed the problem yet.

The service advisor stated they thought the coach may have a suspension air leak also. I told them I didn't think a suspension air leak would have anything to do with the HWH problem. Am I missing something here? Anyone have any experience with jack problems and has anyone had to have jacks replaced?

Any help will be greatly
appreciated.

Randy Merrill
Ocala, FL
2003 40' LX