Martin would have a fit, if he were around now; I changed out our leveling fluid last weekend and I drained into a clear jug so, when I went to Auto Zone, Walmart they told me the fluid looked contaminated and they wouldn't take it. I explained that when you replace OLD, WORN OUT fluids, they do look bad and I wanted to buy NEW fluid, to replace it with. The fluids we bring in are sent to a recycling facility, where they run it through a multi level, filtering process to remove contaminants. Guess from now on, I'll be using a black container, so the store will have to TASTE it, to see if it's "Good Enough" to recycle. Take care Joanie. Just came back from Niagara Falls and had alot of people comment on our "We Live On RV Street" banner, on the back of our coach!
@jerrywhitlock40287 күн бұрын
Ha ha ha. You are funny Martin.
@GatorsRock02192 жыл бұрын
I have a local RV shop that I buy my Roadside Assistance contract from and they offer a free annual inspection. Obviously the goal for them is to find things for them to repair, but most things I do myself thanks to helpful videos like this one! Thank you, Martin.
@marvhein50243 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great video! For those with a Winnebago Adventurer 37F (ours is a 2010), the reservoir is behind the driver's side front wheel. There is no external access hatch. Instead, a plate held in with 9 screws allows access from inside the front wall of the basement compartment. Remove that and all is the same as here. Took me awhile to find it, so hopefully anyone else who needs it can find this comment via Google.
@13yearsaprepperr.jtilbury.514 жыл бұрын
I have the lipert level legs and i never use the auto level , It takes so long and near lifts the RV off the ground , I get the front legs to touch the ground then the back legs down and im done ,,,, easy , Great vid Martin
@dodger8452 жыл бұрын
Thank you Martin! Excellent video!! 😊
@williamlambert28654 жыл бұрын
Thanks, now I know where to get ride of the old oil.
@virgilsmith57923 ай бұрын
bring it to any auto parts stores..they usually take it and let you dump it in the back of store
@ronmoore3987 Жыл бұрын
I like the way you present things and your a smart guy that's a good thing too. The Sarandon wrap is A cool idea
@3tailsRV4 жыл бұрын
Great video. I wish my jack reservoir was in a space like yours, it sure would make for an easier job. Thanks for the video
@RVstreet4 жыл бұрын
thx aron
@pauloberle69462 жыл бұрын
Always learning thanks.
@americanrascal534 жыл бұрын
Excellent video- I had been trying to think through how to do this and you're video was excellent. I knocked it out on our 2016 'bago Adventurer in about 20 minutes! Thanks so much! You're videos are great! Looking forward to many more.
@RVstreet4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe. Glad it helped ya.
@americanrascal534 жыл бұрын
@@RVstreet Got 2 more projects I want to try. Got a front drag link grease boot that's shot and I want to try to change out. Seems easy and I have done front end rebuilds but it spooks me a bit- probably more because of the size of the link connection. . Also have to change out a gas strut on an overhead door over my LP tank, but having a dickens of a time matching the exact product number.. Ever done those on your bago?
@RVstreet4 жыл бұрын
@@americanrascal53 Gas struts yes. Installed several new ones on bay doors. Bought at CW. Front drag link grease boot...no. But here are some great threads that should probably help you. www.google.com/search?q=front+drag+link+grease+boot+replacement&x=0&y=0&sitesearch=irv2.com
@americanrascal534 жыл бұрын
@@RVstreet Many thanks!
@jerrywhitlock40287 күн бұрын
I manual level my coach
@sdeaglefeather3 жыл бұрын
Very nice. Good information.
@brettfarmer75173 жыл бұрын
Right on, Thanks for the good advice.
@RVstreet3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brett. If you liked this video you probably will like this one too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hITZe6CHftOYec0
@cirosochyesposito9443 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful video!!! My problem is two jacks keeps coming down while I’m driving so I blocked them with a chain. But don’t know if there’s any leaks or how to troubleshoot.
@davidschonhardt49584 жыл бұрын
Thank you, that was awesome!
@mikedillon72684 жыл бұрын
Great info !!
@RVstreet4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@RecumbentRider3 жыл бұрын
Hey Martin, could you comment what drives you to replace the ATF fluid once every 2 years? Not questioning your wealth of experience and knowledge, just wanted to get a feel for why LCI would recommend 3 to 5 years. Obviously amount of use, location, and environment for which the levelers are exposed - dirt and heat, etc, has an impact on frequency. You guys being full timers may very well be reflective as to the need to more frequent. Of course things do break down they say, even without a lot of use. Thanks and look forward to hearing from ya.
@RVstreet3 жыл бұрын
Well bc as I have said many times in several videos, I treat our coach as severe duty. As you said, being full timers and moving around into different temperature environments all thru the year, I take EVERY factory scheduled maintenance item and cut them in half. Condensation can build up in these systems and that's not good. I want all my systems working in top condition. Many things break down without a lot of use bc they aren't exercised regularly. You know the ol' saying...use it or lose it.
@anthonylawlor91302 жыл бұрын
Is the cap on the reservoir a vented type? That being said, covering will prevent air in tank from venting. Agree on auto level mode… uses way to much battery, and usually doing terrible job, ie, not level. Manual works great for our Equalizer Smart level Bluetooth app. Great video.
@RVstreet2 жыл бұрын
I've been lightly covering this reservoir for 5yrs. now and have absolutely not venting problems and my jacks always work perfectly. However, I know of several people that have had their fluid contaminated with water. That's why I cover it. In fact I'm changing the fluid again tomorrow. I do this every 2 yrs. thx for your comment and kind words Anthony 👍
@lmrad57504 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your great videos. Do I have to auto level after changing fluid or can I manually entend and retract the rear jacks and repeat the same with the front Jacks to get the fluids flowing?
@RVstreet4 жыл бұрын
Well I suppose you could do it manually but I choose to use the auto level function because as you know in Auto mode it REALLY extends those systems-way more than is necessary-and I really wanted to draw up as much new fluid as possible. But once I auto leveled, I retracted the jacks again and then manually leveled as usual.
@rohanboswell5408 Жыл бұрын
So I bought a 1999 Fleetwood bounder,the person I bought it from said the leveling system worked great until it need oil and they poured engine oil in it ,and it stopped working, so I drained the reservoir,and put transmission fluid in it ,the lights on the dash blinks saying jacks down ,but the jacks are up ,and it won't work I added more transmission fluid and now the lights stopped blinking and won't power on ,any ideas ?nice video
@RVstreet Жыл бұрын
Well, for starters, that entire system needs to be flushed several times. But buy now all the rings and hoses may be shot too.
@rohanboswell5408 Жыл бұрын
@@RVstreet I didn't realize I had to apply the emergency brake
@davidmachajewski58773 жыл бұрын
I Really love all your hands on lessons. But I have to tell you in your leveling jack service video you said to use ATF fluid. I have an 04 Class A camper and after further review, It said in the manual not to use ATF fluid. It told me to use HWH specialty fluid. So it never hurts to double check. Not sure of the difference.
@RVstreet3 жыл бұрын
Mine is a Power Gear Leveling system. Definitely ATF for sure.
@chrisakerson8175 ай бұрын
Get some light in there. Can't see
@debbybeanie1395 Жыл бұрын
I had a mechanic change the motor and the fluid in my power jacks and now I noticed the jacks were drift up on their own losing contact with the ground. Do you know what this problem might be?
@RVstreet Жыл бұрын
Since it was just serviced, could be air in the lines and not holding pressure.
@LetsTalk6493 жыл бұрын
I need to lift the front end on my class C to replace shocks, steering damper and wheel bearings can I use my levelers to lift front end?
@RVstreet3 жыл бұрын
To do this kind of maintenance/upgrades you can use the levelers to raise the RV but once raised you need to permanently block under the axles or chassis with either proper weight steel jack stands or wood. It's not safe to go under there doing this kind of work depending on just your levelers.
@curtisakesson98072 жыл бұрын
Do the lines which carry the ATF to the leveling jacks from the reservoir need to be drained as well or is just retracting the jacks to the full retracted (up) position good enough. If so, does any of the 'old' fluid remain in the lines?
@RVstreet2 жыл бұрын
Fully retracted (up) position is good enough. Your basically changing out about 90% of the fluid. It's all good 👍
@SeanDIY3 жыл бұрын
Any special transmission fluid to use? I know some are different.
@RVstreet3 жыл бұрын
For our Power Gear unit I use: Castrol Transmax™ DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid - Takes 6 Qts. + one Qt. as a spare Premium synthetic blend formula exceeds DEXRON®-III H requirements. Check your manual for the year of your unit to make it hasn't changed.
@robertwatkins82203 жыл бұрын
What do you spray on the jacks? I saw it in a video but can't find that video. Thanks!
@camposvazquez3 жыл бұрын
3m dry lube lithium grease
@williamgates43994 жыл бұрын
It would seem to me that you could adapted a drain plug type system instead of all that pumping.
@RVstreet4 жыл бұрын
Well yeah you could I guess, but that would just add another place for a leak at the bottom of a fairly thin walled plastic reservoir. IMO, no need for a mod here.
@Zzwineaux2 жыл бұрын
Hey Martin, you probably can't help me with this but I am going to ask anyway. My Allegro Tiffin 2003 has a HWH leveling system. One of the Jack's won't go up or down. The hydraulic repair shop in our area is booked up until January. I have to make a trip from Mississippi to Texas in November. If you have any suggestions, I would really appreciate any help.
@RVstreet2 жыл бұрын
Well I'll try to help you... In a pinch, take a shovel and some wood blocking and while someone is pushing the retract button, take the shovel and wood blocking and pry up under the jack pad to assist getting the jack up. Once up a little, if it still hangs up and stops going up, put a bottle jack under it and pump it up the rest of the way. Check fluid level with the jacks fully retracted. Many of your type of older rigs had to change their HWH springs to stiffer ones, which helps a lot. The springs are what retracts the jacks. Factory old springs can often be weak and your year of coach is know for weak springs and many folks have had to replace them. There 18yrs. old. Make sure your fluid is to the proper level. When is the last time you’ve replaced your leveling system fluid? That is a PM item. Below is how to do it. Check your manual to be sure to use the right fluid in your system. I’m not sure if it’s the same type of fluid as my system: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hITZe6CHftOYec0 Keeping the jack cylinders clean is very important. Then lubricate them with BoeShield T-9 and then wipe them with a paper towel. I do this every couple of weeks to my jack cylinders but I use a different DRY Lube for my Power Gear jacks. I personally prefer 3M Dry Silicone lube. The dry lube I use for my jack cylinders is in the “Sealants, Lubes and Protectants” category here: www.amazon.com/shop/rvstreet?listId=3TFZBP7BI1XMD You may have hydraulic valves that are NOT releasing the down fluid pressure. Your jack may have to be rebuilt. HWH asks you to send it to them in for a rebuild. However any local hydraulic shop can do it for you. Hope this helps 👍
@kathystevetrooperblanck6094 жыл бұрын
How do you not auto-level. My 2016 Winnebago has a LCI Electronic Leveling System how do I do it manually?
@RVstreet4 жыл бұрын
Hey Steve, Not sure about the steps for a LCI system but you should be able to manually level though. I would just check the owners manual for instructions. I have a power gear leveling system and I did a vid on how I level and explained why. You can see that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqbZgZZ8hr2KsLM Also, If your interested, go to our main YT Channel page and click PLAYLISTS, then on that page click “RV Motorhome Upgrades, Maintenance and DIY How-To’s” there’s already a wealth of information there too that you may find helpful.
@edwardbreen78233 жыл бұрын
Great job time to do mine.
@ourv96032 жыл бұрын
Good Service, BUT, your doing it the hard way. 1 retract all jacks 2 disconn hose to rear jack farthest from pump 3 in manual mode, raise jack that is disconn (catch oil coming out of discon hose) 4 conn hose 5 replenish tank 6 disconn hose to other rear jack 7 in man mode, raise that jack & catch oil 8 conn hose 9 replenish tank 10 repeat for front jacks - D O N E - !
@RVstreet2 жыл бұрын
That's a easier way? 😭 Crawling under the coach 4 times and doing all those other steps? Sorry, but I like my approach way better. But as long as the fluid gets changed I don't care how somebody gets it done, as long as it gets done. 👍