msgtnobody Report post Posted July 7, 2015 My powergear system powers on but pump motor doesnt start. I tried following the trouble shooting guide from powergear. confused with connect 12vdc to motor side of solenoid. which spot is motor side??? You have red power, black ground and the blue wire on the solenoid. Where do I test with 12vdc??? There is 12v power going to solenoid but how do you test it. I know from experience with cars you just use screwdriver and touch both posts. Dont want to mess anything up by doing that. Pictures would help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dickandlois Report post Posted July 7, 2015 magtnobody, The blue wire is the one that supplies power from the control panel / board. Is there 12 volts present on the blue wire when pressing the button on the panel? No power - then check for defective connection(s) or blown fuse. With 12 volts always present at one side of the solenoid, coming from the battery bank. One can use a jumper cable to jump across the large cable terminal lugs - Note ! Connect the cable to the side with no 12 volts, then you can just tap the hot terminal. Did the pump Run ? Running pump means bad solenoid / coil if 12 volts is present when jack panel button is present. Rich. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msgtnobody Report post Posted July 9, 2015 The pump didn't work. It must be a bad motor?? I tried everything in Powergear trouble shoot guide. I even disconnected all wires cleaned all rust off and still nothing even gave it a couple of love taps ha ha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shardonnay Report post Posted July 12, 2015 I had a similar problem with my Power Gear system. I ended up replacing the motor. Fixed my problems..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hlc12349 Report post Posted July 25, 2015 I have a Power Gear 500456. My front jacks won't go down at the same time and won't retract fully. Any one have any ideas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msgtnobody Report post Posted July 25, 2015 I got the new motor and installed it. Would you know it still didn't work. Did the trouble shoot guide and came back bad solenoid. The levels worked when I jumped solenoid. My new question is the power jack part number for the new solenoid is #500310 . When you see it, it only shows 3 terminals. my current solenoid(bad) has 4 terminals. Anybody know what type it is. I cant see any numbers on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted July 25, 2015 This a generality about solenoids-- I have no specific information on that particular one: If only one small terminal, it will be the signal terminal and be triggered by 12 VDC positive. If two small terminals, one is like that above, the other is GROUND. On the single small terminal models, the solenoid ground is through its physical connection to metal/ground. If that is the case with the one you are working with, and it has a ground terminal, just run ground wire from the negative terminal to any ground location, such as the mounting bolt for the motor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msgtnobody Report post Posted July 26, 2015 I went to Advance Auto and bought a BWD starter solenoid part #s5047p I have levelers again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cessnadrvr2000 Report post Posted August 25, 2015 I am new Rv'er and have a 2016 Bounder. I have spot at my land to park and will be building a cover for it this winter. I was wondering what the thoughts are on keeping the levelers down while parked long term as if it is even needed or advisable? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five Report post Posted August 30, 2015 Yes, put them down and leave them down, that's what they are for. Plus, it.takes weight off the tires. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
modemem Report post Posted August 30, 2015 Yes, put them down and leave them down, that's what they are for. Plus, it.takes weight off the tires. Ditto. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhartjim Report post Posted August 30, 2015 Yes, put them down and leave them down, that's what they are for. Plus, it.takes weight off the tires. Neither the chassis manufacturer (Freightliner) or leveler manufacturer recommends storing for extended period of time with the jacks in the down position. Remember, there is the possibility the hydraulic jacks will leak down. Possibly your chassis manufacturer and/or leveler manufacturer recommends differently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted August 30, 2015 Jim. Hi. The only time my jacks leaked down (after 3 months in storage ), I had a small puddle and a loss fitting! That was HWH. Now have Power Gear levelers and air...no problems, had coach on levelers from April 3 to July 21, this year. Have a great day! Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted August 30, 2015 You will see opinions on both sides of this issue. Personally, we have always (3 coaches, 15 years) with the jacks down. Zero problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted August 31, 2015 Wouldn't it be best to follow the manufacturer's recommendations? Who makes most jack components? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five Report post Posted September 1, 2015 ...all 57,000 pounds worth!... At 57k, you must have the heaviest Tradition ever made. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted September 1, 2015 45 foot, I'm well within Spartan tolerance! Your 40', I have a tag! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted September 5, 2015 Congratulations on your Eagle...nice coach! Happy Labor Day Weekend. Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted September 5, 2015 I just looked up the 2010 Catalogue and specs on my coach... My GVWR is 46,600. Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five Report post Posted September 6, 2015 Congratulations on your Eagle...nice coach! Happy Labor Day Weekend. Carl Thanks...now if I can only figure out how to change the picture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted September 6, 2015 Picture and name. LOL Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five Report post Posted September 11, 2015 Right, I thought the Allegiance was the coach to end all coaches...but I didn't check with the CINC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted September 11, 2015 So now, the Eagle is the coach of all coaches? Personally, just once in my life, while I'm still young, I would like to afford a high end coach, like Prevost, Liberty, Monarch or Newell...just to see if all the "hype" is for real ! Got to win lottery! I'm still working on downloading my picture to this forum... Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted September 12, 2015 So now, the Eagle is the coach of all coaches? Personally, just once in my life, while I'm still young, I would like to afford a high end coach, like Prevost, Liberty, Monarch or Newell...just to see if all the "hype" is for real ! Got to win lottery! I'm still working on downloading my picture to this forum... Carl Carl, If you get a Prevost my DW will leave me and ride with you. However, I asked her one day if she knew what the difference is between a Prevost and our "Citrus." She asked what and I said, "How much it costs in repairs." Go figure. We have Kwikee jacks (on the MH) and we have had problems since 2011 and still ongoing. They are owned by PowerGear. Someone once told me that the majority of jack systems out there are all made by Lippert. I wonder if that is true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five Report post Posted September 12, 2015 We have friends with an older Newell. No doubt fine coaches, but too much glitz and glitter and sparkle for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
