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Old 09-28-2020, 05:05 PM   #1
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Clicking sound from leveling jacks?

I have a 2017 Thor Challenger 36TL. Has anyone experienced a "clicking" sound coming from underneath the coach? It seems to be coming from the leveling jacks. It does not matter if anyone is in the coach walking around or not we still hear the sound throughout the day. I've tried re-leveling using both auto and manual modes.

Thanks in advance for your assistance!

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Old 09-28-2020, 06:04 PM   #2
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I have a 2017 Thor Challenger 36TL. Has anyone experienced a "clicking" sound coming from underneath the coach? It seems to be coming from the leveling jacks. It does not matter if anyone is in the coach walking around or not we still hear the sound throughout the day. I've tried re-leveling using both auto and manual modes.

Thanks in advance for your assistance!
Have you added the motorcycle fork oil recommended by LCI ?
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Old 09-28-2020, 06:11 PM   #3
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If the system is hydraulic the noises are due ambient temperature differences on the system, won't do any harm to the system, but is very annoying.
The manufacturer recommends adding a quart of anti stiction oil (15w motorcycle fork oil) to the reservoir.
To do this you must retract alll slides/jacks that are hydraulic, use a turkey baster to remove 1 quart of fluid from the reservoir but don't discard, refill to within 1/4-12" below the reservoir fill opening with the fork oil, operate all hydraulic systems a few times to mix oils, check reservoir & top off if needed with the oil you initially removed. This should stop or at least reduce the occurrence of the popping/creaking.
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