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Hydraulic oil leak

Hi Guys and Gals  Still getting used to my new 2002 Foretravel
While transferring stuff from our old motor to our new motorhome,  I noticed on the right side  I have an oil leak in the slider hydraulic system  Not a whole lot, but more than I would expect..  Any thoughts?


(fixed title typo - Michelle)

Re: Hydraulic oil leak

Reply #1 –
I have a different system then you  - but when I had oil leaking it was because the Hydraulic cylinders were leaking.

Vewry expensive to buy new from HWH, and often have to be built to order. I had mine rebuilt in a day at a local shop in NAC for $125 ea.
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

Re: Hydraulic oil leak

Reply #2 –
Just added about a gallon of oil to reservoir  Ran the slides in and out a couple times  and found I have oil leaking below the system pump,  could I have a seal going bad there. 

Re: Hydraulic oil leak

Reply #3 –
MrIrish,

Some models years require the slide to be in when checking and filling the slide reservoir level and other years have the slide out. Filling it with the slide in the wrong direction will cause an overflow out the filler cap.

Jim
Jim Frerichs
2002 U320 42'
 

Re: Hydraulic oil leak

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Jim Frerichs –
Some models years require the slide to be in when checking and filling the slide reservoir level and other years have the slide out. Filling it with the slide in the wrong direction will cause an overflow out the filler cap.

Jim is correct.  Here is the info on Barry's site Room Positioning for Checking Oil Level in the HWH Hydraulic Reservoir

On a 2002, Living room and wardrobe/closet slides are to be extended; if the rear slide has the bed in it, it should be retracted.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320