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Originally Posted by Bob Denman

Why ius it that evybody likes to scream safety, Safety, SAFETY, SAFETY!!!, and then we find out it's more of a "pain in the butt"; nothing more!


Good luck!

Originally Posted by cpmath

Don't see how its a safety issue when you know they drop down, secure them up, or remove them and then it's not an issue any more.

I thought this was a DRV section of the forum ?

Originally Posted by Tfryman

How's that gonna help when the problem is the hydraulic pressure leaks out of the cylinder allowing them to move?

Originally Posted by DocP

Even if the levelers are no longer under warranty, this does not mean that a (potential) flaw in the design of the system lets the manufacturer off the hook. Indeed, I am always interested in what issues/problems others are having so that if there is a systematic pattern, the appropriate manufacturers can be put on alert.

Just my two cents.

If the complaint is found to have any merit with the NHTSA and they either have Lippert issue a voluntary or forced recall, then warranty has no play. In the automotive world as far as the NHTSA is concerned, recalls are forever.

FWIIW, I specifically asked the DRV factory reps about this cylinder issue before placing my order. I was informed that the subject jacks have since been replaced with a different style, which so far has had no issues.

I have also heard the tip about using the auto retract to make sure the jacks are all up, all the way.
The LevelUp I have on my current trailer has the same front jacks that were an issue on the DRV trailers, although we have been fortunate to have had zero problems in 8.5 years of use. I also have always used the auto retract function just about all the time.