Need motor for my Kwickee leveling system June 10, 2023, 12:18:53 pm The hydraulic pump motor on my Kwickee leveling system finally self destructed. I've been nursing it along for the last couple of years by adjusting the old and worn out brushes but this time the brushes fell apart and tore up the inside of the motor. I've tried everywhere I can think of to get a replacement motor with no luck. Best I came up with is a replacement hydraulic system from Lippert for around $4K. At that price I would rather replace everything with a Bigfoot system. However they told me that their system would not work with my existing jacks which doesn't make sense to me but I'll take them at their word. My issue is that the existing jacks are welded in place and cutting them out looks to be a major project so I am still trying to make the Kwickee unit work.If anyone knows where I can get a replacement motor (I fairly confident the old one is beyond repair) or the complete hydraulic pump assembly I would be very grateful.
Re: Need motor for my Kwickee leveling system Reply #1 – June 10, 2023, 02:04:37 pm Find an electric motor rewinding shop and see if they rebuild it.ComoxLarry 1 Likes
Re: Need motor for my Kwickee leveling system Reply #2 – June 10, 2023, 02:06:08 pm Quote from: Davehca - June 10, 2023, 12:18:53 pmThe hydraulic pump motor on my Kwickee leveling system finally self destructed. I've been nursing it along for the last couple of years by adjusting the old and worn out brushes but this time the brushes fell apart and tore up the inside of the motor. I've tried everywhere I can think of to get a replacement motor with no luck. Best I came up with is a replacement hydraulic system from Lippert for around $4K. At that price I would rather replace everything with a Bigfoot system. However they told me that their system would not work with my existing jacks which doesn't make sense to me but I'll take them at their word. My issue is that the existing jacks are welded in place and cutting them out looks to be a major project so I am still trying to make the Kwickee unit work.If anyone knows where I can get a replacement motor (I fairly confident the old one is beyond repair) or the complete hydraulic pump assembly I would be very grateful. I would not give up on the motor. There are specialty motor repair and rebuilding places in most areas that may have sources and facilities to do the job.Steve 2 Likes
Re: Need motor for my Kwickee leveling system Reply #3 – June 10, 2023, 04:08:19 pm Another choice would be to find someone with non-operating Kwikee system and buy it. I removed several systems due to the lack of replacement parts. They were quickly sold to owners needing parts.Larry 1 Likes
Re: Need motor for my Kwickee leveling system Reply #4 – June 10, 2023, 07:03:49 pm Quote from: Larry W - June 10, 2023, 04:08:19 pmAnother choice would be to find someone with non-operating Kwikee system and buy it. I removed several systems due to the lack of replacement parts. They were quickly sold to owners needing parts.LarryIf anyone has one which has been removed I am interested in purchasing.
Re: Need motor for my Kwickee leveling system Reply #5 – June 10, 2023, 08:35:56 pm Hi David; As an aside, usually the jack rams are bolted on to 'C' channel welded on to the frame rails. You should be able to bolt on a new leveler system to these existing welded on mounts. This is done this way in case of accidents or malfunctions that require repairs or replacement of individual rams. There is a member here who did install new Big feet levelers himself. Can't find the comments just yet. He did include pictures. I remember he had one clearance problem that he solved. RonB 1 Likes
Re: Need motor for my Kwickee leveling system Reply #6 – June 10, 2023, 11:06:50 pm We have a Kwickee system that we don’t use. If you want to IM me, we can discuss. Wendy 1 Likes
Re: Need motor for my Kwickee leveling system Reply #7 – June 14, 2023, 12:44:36 am Quote from: Wendy Harris - June 10, 2023, 11:06:50 pmWe have a Kwickee system that we don’t use. If you want to IM me, we can discuss. Wendy LD owners are awesome! 1 Likes