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Old 05-15-2010, 11:12 AM   #1
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From reading over these blogs-- I believe that I've got a leaking seal too, my 1984 Funchasers' Hydrolic tube is wet and leaves behind a puddle about 4" in diameter after lifting. On the average- about how much for a dealer to fix? If I check my level after every 4-5 lifts and refill will I be OK for a while?
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Old 05-15-2010, 08:07 PM   #2
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It depends on what is leaking, to figger out what it will cost to repair. If it is a return line leak it should take about 1 labor hour to replace the hose. If it is a high preasure line the labor time will be about the same. If you need to replace the hydrolic ram seals It will take about 2 to 3 hours of labor. If it is the pump It can take from 1 to 3 hour to fix depending on where the pump leaks.

First you need to crawl under the trailer and find the leak.

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Old 05-15-2010, 11:10 PM   #3
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Sounds like a 2 man job as one is needed under to spot the leak source and one on the raise & lower switch. I think my best bet will be to go back to the dealer who sold it to me and hope for the best.. I'll post later the outcome, thanx!
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I removed the hydraulic cylinder on mine and took it to a shop where it was rebuilt with new seals/fittings. The rebuild cost $100 and it took about a day of my time.

My leak was on the ram end of the hydraulic cylinder and was plainly a very, very bad seal (fluid GUSHING from around seal with the cylinder pressurized...large puddle on the driveway).
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Well-- hopefully the dealer will get me in and out for $100, that would be sweet to my wallet. I'll post later when they give me an estimate.
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I wouldn't count on it, getting the cylinder on and off was a LOT of work.
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Well 5 star RV Salvage (Henderson CO) called today and said to come and get your trailer, Didn't charge me dime, invoice said it was covered under warranty. These guys are GR8!
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Excellent! Mine is 20 yrs old, they might warranty it but no dealers nearby.

Glad you got it sorted out!
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Well 5 star RV Salvage (Henderson CO) called today and said to come and get your trailer, Didn't charge me dime, invoice said it was covered under warranty. These guys are GR8!
This repair was covered under warranty? For an '84? Man - that's incredible.
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