Hi everyone. I am hearing an occasional clunk sound. It almost sounds like a circuit breaker tripping. It’s very random and sounds like it’s coming from the basement area. Everything is working correctly (electrical, plumbing, etc.). I’ve checked the converter/electrical panel and there are no tripped breakers or blown fuses. I thought perhaps it could be the water heater electrical element coming on or something in the iN·Command system toggling on/off. I even thought it might be the chassis expanding from the temperature changes as the clunk is that random. Any ideas?
Sounds like your hydraulic jacks may be popping... something very common with these Redwoods. You'll find conversations about it on other posts.
ADDING ANTI-STICTION FLUID TO LCI HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
Introduction:
If there is a popping noise in a Lippert Leveling system, Lippert has approved adding a quart of anti-stiction
fluid. Approved fluids are listed by brand name and fluid characteristics below:
1. Torco RFF Grade 15 (Fig. 1)
2. Maxima Fork Oil Grade 15 (Fig. 2)
3. Caterpillar Hydraulic Oil Additive 1U-9891 (Fig. 3)
For maximum results in the shortest amount of time, please follow the preparation and procedure exactly
as written below. Failure to follow the preparation and procedure may result in delayed resolution of the
audible disturbance.
Preparation:
1. Obtain a clean container (large enough to hold a quart of fluid)
2. Obtain a fluid extraction device (siphon, turkey baster, etc.)
3. Fully retract all hydraulic cylinders and jacks.
Process:
1. Using the fluid extraction device, remove one quart of fluid from the power unit reservoir.
2. Add 1/2 quart of the specified fluid.
3. Extend all hydraulic cylinders and jacks fully.
4. Add the remaining amount of the specified fluid.
5. Fully retract all hydraulic cylinders and jacks.
6. Run the Auto-Level feature on the Level-Up system per the instructions found in the Owner's Manual.
NOTE: If the noise persists, the addition of a second quart may be necessary. Follow steps 1 through 6.
Other things that help a lot are putting wood or rubber blocks under jacks and also keeping jack stroke as short as possible. We've been stationary since May up here in New York. I've cycled the jacks twice and releveled and have wood blocks stacked to where no jack is out more than 7-8" and have not had a Pop all season.
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Thank you so much Theresa. I never would have considered the jacks! These forums are indeed awesome! I guess there is no substitute for the experience of our fellow RV'ers.
Thanks Piperguy. I do have my jacks sitting on Hoss Pads but they are not very thick. I'm in a very level spot but my jacks are definitely extended more than 7 inches.
Suggest that you look in the resources section of this website under common problems and solutions. There you will find a discussion of the popping noise problem as well as many other common problems and how to solve them.
By the way, the expensive caterpillar anti-stiction lfluid seems to be much more effective than the other suggestions.
Agree with the CAT hydraulic additive. That's what is in mine and I have had zero problems for the last 2 years. I put 2 quarts in (more $$ but worth it)
