Hydraulic Line

[Brian Sexton]

Hello all, just pulled into Sam Houston Jones SP in Lake Charles LA and hydraulic line blew when I tried to level the coach.  Two things...1st, is there a way to disable the  low fluid alarm until I can get service? 2nd, can anyone recommend a good service facility?  Heading to Corpus Christi TX from here.  Thanks, Brian

[Joel Ashley]

For immediate help re. the alarm, call BCS 1-800-382-2597 and ask how to disable it.  Don't have a clue about a service place, but someone else here may chime in before the day is out.

Joel

[Dick Simonis]

One concern would be that the front slide may not stay closed if you try to drive the coach.

[Keith Moffett Co-Admin]

We pulled into Beaver Coach Sales last summer and lost a hydraulic line while setting up.  If it had to happen, best place in the world.
They got us in and replaced both lines because replacing only the one would have caused the other to blow!
Also, if you cut a 2x6 and wedge it behind the inside flange of the slide out behind the front seat, it might help keep the slide in while driving.

Good luck
Keith

[Jerald Cate]

Brian,

RV Service Reviews has the following with a couple of excellent ratings, for what it's worth.

CCRV
9409 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX   78409
361-937-8888

Bruce

[Gerald Farris]

Brian,
The best way to silence the low fluid alarm is to just fill up the reservoir. It should stay full as long as you do not use the jack function that is served by the leaking hose.

As long as the hydraulic pump reservoir is full and the hoses that extend and retract the slide are not leaking, you should not have a problem with the slide.

Gerald  

[Roy Warren Co-Admin]

Brian,

Nearby are the Legers, Foremans, Alleman, and an ex-Beaver owner Vernal Daigle near Rayne, LA.  They probably know someone who can help you.  The Legers own a Monaco Dynasty, but all are helping with the Rayne Rally in April, 6.  I'm sure they will provide you good information.

Roy

[Brian Sexton]

All, Filled the fluid and still getting alarm, guess we will live with the noise for a while.  Made appt for 11/5 at CCRV thanks for the replies.

[Gerald Farris]

Brian,
Are you sure that you filled the hydraulic reservoir for the jacks and slide?

Gerald

[Brian Sexton]

Yes that is one one by the battery bay and it was a couple quarts low

[Marty and Suzie Schenck]

Nope that's the one for your power steering and fan drive motor. The correct one will either be behind the front step or behind the right rear wheels. The tank will be about the size of a 4in. pipe about 16in. long. Small cap on top with hydraulic lines and solonoids attached at top also. Marty

[David T. Richelderfer]

On my coach the hydraulic leveling/slide pump and reservoir is located just above the drop-down step when its closed for traveling... under the front door entry steps.  I believe if you do a search you will find references to it and some customization ideas for making it easier to fill and keep filled so that the chime rarely sounds.  The reservoir is long and round with the pump on one end and the fill cap on top.

[Grant Ralston]

Brian,
I believe your pump/reservoir is in the same location as my 1998 Contessa, just rearward of the curbside battery compartment.  Did the reservoir remained full after your 2 quarts?  The following is from the owners manual for the RVA jack system on my 1998.

PLEASE NOTE that if the ON-OFF switch on the external control panel is left on and
the ignition switch is on, the red warning light and bong alarm in the dash area will
not shut off regardless of the position of the jacks. This is a safety feature to warn
the driver of the vehicle that the external panel has been left on. In order for the
dash mounted warning system to act normal, the external panel ON-OFF switch must
be off.


Grant