Stuart RV Repair fixes auto-leveling jack problems on-site across Stuart, FL and Martin County. Lippert, HWH, and Power Gear systems. Motor swaps, controller boards, sensor calibration, and error code diagnostics. RVIA certified.
Stuart RV Repair fixes RV leveling jacks on-site across Martin County. Lippert Ground Control, HWH hydraulic, and Power Gear systems. Motor replacements, controller board swaps, sensor recalibration, and error code clearing. $145-650 depending on the job. We come to your campground, driveway, or storage lot anywhere in Stuart, FL and surrounding areas. Call 772-280-3915. Looking for other hitch and leveling services? We handle those too.
Auto-leveling jacks look simple from the outside. Press a button, the rig levels itself, done. But underneath that one-touch operation is a network of electric motors or hydraulic cylinders, position sensors, a controller board, and wiring harnesses running the full length of the coach. When any piece fails, you're either stuck with a tilted rig or, worse, jacks that won't retract so you can't move at all.
We work on leveling systems every week across Stuart and Palm City. The most common call is a Lippert Ground Control system throwing an error code on the touch pad. Sometimes it's just a sensor that lost calibration after a battery disconnect. Other times a motor burned out from corrosion, especially on rigs that sit near the coast in Jensen Beach or Hutchinson Island where salt air eats the wiring connectors.
HWH hydraulic systems are a different animal. Those use a central pump, solenoid valves, and hydraulic lines running to each jack cylinder. A slow leak in one line, a stuck solenoid, or a pump that can't hold pressure all produce different symptoms. According to Lippert Components (LCI), regular sensor recalibration after any battery service extends system life significantly, and we see that play out in practice every month.
The controller detected a fault and locked the system to prevent damage. On Lippert units, this is usually a retract timeout or sensor communication error. We pull the code, trace it to the failing component, and clear it once the repair is done. Most error code calls are a motor or sensor issue, $145-325 to resolve.
A single-jack failure is almost always a dead motor or a corroded wiring connector at that specific jack. Salt air near the coast accelerates this. We test the motor directly at the jack, bypassing the controller, to confirm whether it's the motor or upstream wiring. Motor swaps take about 90 minutes per jack.
This is the one that causes panic. If the jacks are stuck down, you're not going anywhere. On electric systems, a blown fuse, dead controller, or seized motor is the usual cause. On hydraulic rigs, a failed pump or stuck solenoid keeps the cylinders extended. We carry manual retract tools and replacement parts to get you mobile again same visit.
The sensors lost their reference point. This happens after a battery disconnect, a firmware glitch, or if someone manually adjusted a jack without going through the controller. A full recalibration takes about 45 minutes and runs $145-195. We walk the system through the relearn sequence specific to your brand.
Hydraulic leveling rigs run fluid through lines, fittings, and cylinder seals. A weeping line connection, a cracked hose, or a blown cylinder seal will leave a puddle underneath. We trace the leak, replace the failed component, top off the reservoir, and bleed the system. HWH line repairs run $225-385 depending on access.
Could be a dead touch pad unit, a blown fuse on the controller circuit, or a bad connection at the back of the panel. We check power at the pad first, then test the main controller board. Touch pad replacements are straightforward, about $250-400 installed depending on the system. Controller board failures are less common but pricier.
Each manufacturer designs its leveling logic, sensor system, and motor type differently. Here's what we see the most across Stuart, Palm City, and Martin County.
Lippert's electric leveling system is by far the most common setup on travel trailers and fifth wheels built after 2015. Ground Control 3.0 is the six-point version for fifth wheels, and TT is the four-point travel trailer version. Both use the same style of electric motor and touch pad controller. We carry replacement motors and touch pads on the truck every day.
Level Up is Lippert's newer automatic system with built-in wireless capability. It uses a different sensor array than the older Ground Control units. Calibration after a battery swap requires a specific relearn procedure that the owner's manual barely covers. We've done enough of these to walk through the procedure from memory at this point.
HWH systems show up on higher-end Class A motorhomes and some luxury fifth wheels. These use a central hydraulic pump with solenoid-controlled valves directing fluid to each jack cylinder. When they work, they're incredibly smooth. When a solenoid sticks or the pump loses pressure, diagnosis gets more involved. We carry the most common solenoid valves and seal kits.
Power Gear leveling shows up on a wide range of coaches, from mid-level motorhomes to some high-end fifth wheels. Bigfoot systems are popular on certain truck camper brands. Both use a mix of electric and hydraulic components depending on the model year. Parts sourcing can take a day or two for the less common Power Gear variants, but we can usually get them locally.
Call 772-280-3915 or use the online form. Let us know the symptoms: error code, stuck jack, unresponsive touch pad, hydraulic leak, or a system that won't auto-level. If you can snap a photo of the error display, text it over. We'll get you scheduled same or next day in Martin County.
Our tech arrives at your location, pulls the error history from the controller, tests each jack motor or hydraulic cylinder individually, checks wiring and connectors, and verifies sensor readings. You get a written estimate before any work begins. Diagnosis takes 20-30 minutes on most systems.
We carry Lippert motors, touch pads, solenoid valves, and wiring components on the truck. After the repair, we run the full leveling cycle multiple times and recalibrate the sensor system. One visit, one fix, done right.
| Repair Type | Price Range | Typical Time |
|---|---|---|
| Single jack motor replacement (Lippert) | $175-325 | 90 min |
| Controller board / touch pad replacement | $250-475 | 60 min |
| Sensor calibration / error code reset | $145-195 | 45 min |
| Hydraulic solenoid valve replacement | $225-385 | 60-90 min |
| Hydraulic pump rebuild / replacement | $450-650 | 2-3 hours |
| Wiring harness / connector repair | $125-245 | 45-90 min |
Our Lippert Ground Control showed an error and all four jacks froze in the down position. We were stuck at our campsite off Monterey Rd. Tech came out the next morning, traced it to a corroded connector at the rear driver jack, fixed the wiring, recalibrated the whole system. We were packed up and rolling by noon.
HWH leveling on our Class A was leaking hydraulic fluid. The tech found a cracked fitting at the front passenger jack. Had the replacement on the truck, swapped it out, bled the system, and tested every jack. Total time was about two hours. Fair price and he explained everything he was doing.
After replacing our batteries, the leveling system wouldn't auto-level correctly. It kept running the front jacks too far and giving up. The tech said the sensors needed recalibration after the battery swap. 45 minutes and it was leveling perfectly again. I had no idea that was even a thing.
RV leveling jack repairs in Stuart typically run $145-650. A single motor replacement costs $175-325 depending on the brand. Controller board replacements run $250-475. Sensor calibration and error code resets start at $145. Hydraulic pump rebuilds for HWH systems can reach $450-650. You always get a written quote before we start.
Error codes usually mean a sensor lost its reference point, a motor drew too many amps, or communication dropped between the controller and a jack. On Lippert Ground Control systems, the most common code we see is a retract timeout. A bad motor, corroded connector, or stuck jack cylinder is usually behind it.
Yes. Lippert Ground Control 3.0 and TT systems are the leveling setups we work on most in Martin County. We carry replacement motors, touch pads, and wiring harnesses on the truck. Motor swaps take about 90 minutes per jack. Controller replacements run about an hour.
We service Lippert Ground Control 3.0, Lippert Level Up, HWH hydraulic leveling, Power Gear electric and hydraulic systems, and Bigfoot leveling jacks. Lippert systems make up roughly 70% of what we see across Stuart and Palm City. HWH units are common on higher-end Class A coaches.
A single jack motor swap takes about 90 minutes on a Lippert system. If all four motors need replacement, plan on a half-day job. We test each jack through multiple extend and retract cycles after installation and recalibrate the sensor system before wrapping up.
Three common causes: a failed motor that burned out or seized, a corroded wiring connector at the jack, or a controller board that stopped sending the retract signal. On hydraulic systems, a bad solenoid valve or low fluid can also keep the jacks stuck. We diagnose the exact cause on-site and carry the parts to fix it same visit in most cases.
We handle all RV hitch and leveling repairs across Martin County. Fifth wheel hitches, weight distribution systems, brake controllers, and landing gear. If you've got multiple issues, we'll take care of everything in one visit.
We cover Martin County and surrounding areas for all RV leveling jack repairs. From Stuart and Palm City through Jensen Beach, Hobe Sound, Port Salerno, and beyond.
Call us or request a free estimate. We'll send a tech to your location with the right parts, same or next day. Motor swaps, controller boards, sensor calibration, hydraulic repairs. All done at your campground or driveway.