Lippert Quick Drop Stabilizer Owner’s Manual
- June 12, 2024
- LIPPERT
Table of Contents
Lippert Quick Drop Stabilizer
System Description
The Quick Drop Stabilizer can be installed on travel trailers and 5th Wheels. Travel trailer options include both front and rear stabilizers or a rear stabilizer only, while 5th Wheels typically utilize only a rear stabilizer.
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Note: Images used in this document are for reference only when assembling, installing and/or operating this product. Actual appearance of provided and/or purchased parts and assemblies may differ.
Safety Information
Read and understand all instructions before installing or operating this product. Adhere to all safety labels.
This manual provides general instructions. Many variables can change the circumstances of the instructions, i.e., the degree of difficulty, operation and ability of the individual performing the instructions. This manual cannot begin to plot out instructions for every possibility, but provides the general instructions, as necessary, for effectively interfacing with the device, product or system. Failure to correctly follow the provided instructions may result in death, serious personal injury, severe product and/or property damage, including voiding of the Lippert limited warranty.
Quick Drop Stabilizers are intended for the purpose of stabilizing the trailer after the trailer has been leveled. The use of this system for any reason other than which it is intended is prohibited by Lippert’s Limited Warranty and may result in serious personal injury or death. Quick Drop Stabilizers are designed as a stabilizing component system and should not be used to provide service for any reason under the trailer such as changing tires or repairing or replacing any components beneath the trailer.
The “WARNING” symbol above is a sign that an installation procedure has a safety risk involved and may cause death, serious personal injury or severe product or property damage if not performed safely and within the parameters set forth in this manual. Always wear eye protection when performing this installation procedure. Other safety equipment to consider would be hearing protection, gloves, and possibly a full face shield, depending on the nature of the installation procedure.
Failure to act in accordance with the following may result in death, serious personal injury or severe product or property damage. Always make sure the stabilizer area is clear of pets, people and objects before and during operation of the system. Always keep away from the stabilizer legs when in operation.
Lippert Components Inc. recommends that a trained professional be employed to change the tires on the trailer. Any attempts to change tires or perform other service while trailer is supported by the Quick Drop Stabilizers could result in death, serious personal injury or severe product or property damage.
Preparation
Quick Drop Stabilizers are intended for the purpose of stabilizing the trailer after the trailer has been leveled.
Quick Drop Stabilizers are to be used for stabilizing the trailer, not leveling the trailer. The stabilizer legs should never be extended beyond initial contact with the ground.
Moving parts can pinch, crush or cut. Keep clear and use caution.
Never lift the trailer completely off the ground. Lifting the trailer completely off the ground creates an unstable condition that could result in property damage and personal injury.
- Make sure the trailer is on solid, level ground.
- Clear all stabilizer leg landing locations of debris and obstructions. Locations should also be free of depressions.
- When parking the trailer on extremely soft surfaces, utilize load distribution pads under each stabilizer leg.
- The Quick Drop Stabilizers require a minimum of 16″ of ground clearance from the fully retracted foot pad to the ground to operate properly and provide optimal stabilization.
- People and pets should be clear of trailer while operating the stabilizers.
Component Identification
Proper Stabilizer Position
Using the Visual Gauge
It is important that the Quick Drop leg be positioned so that the trailer weight is evenly distributed by the stabilizer. The visual gauge (Fig. 1B) is referenced in the proceeding instructions to determine that the Quick Drop leg has sufficient angle to adequately stabilize the trailer.
Failure to act in accordance with the following may result in death, serious personal injury or severe product or property damage. Always make sure the stabilizer area is clear of pets, people and objects before and during operation of the system. Always keep hands and fingers away from the stabilizer legs moving parts when in operation.
As the Quick Drop Stabilizer is extending, monitor the visual gauge as the outer arm drops and the inner arm moves across the assembly body toward the hex coupler. The arms will need to be open enough for the inner arm and quick drop leg (Fig. 1A) to move past the visual gauge (Fig. 1B).
The following table shows examples of best practices for optimal use of the
Quick Drop Stabilizer.
Note: The black line represents the ground in relation to the Quick Drop
Stabilizer.
BEST
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Optimal Stabilization is achieved when the inner arm and Quick Drop leg clear the visual gauge AND the inner leg and assembly body are almost at a 90 degree angle.
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GOOD
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Adequate Stabilization can be achieved with the inner leg and assembly body greater than a 90 degree angle, BUT the inner arm is clear of the visual gauge.
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BAD
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Stabilization is inadequate when the inner arm and Quick Drop leg ARE NOT clear of the visual gauge. The angle of the inner arm and assembly body is too great to assure that the trailer weight can be evenly distributed.
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Damage to components is possible if the stabilizer legs are extended/retracted to the fullest extent and the operator continues to rotate the crank handle. Do NOT use an Impact Drill to extend or retract stabilizers.
Operation
Resources Required
- 3/4″ socket
- Ratchet (optional)
- Cordless drill (optional)
- Appropriate drive bits (optional)
Extending Stabilizers
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Disconnect the safety chain (Fig. 2A) from the footpad (Fig. 2B).
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Using a 3/4″ socket on a ratchet or cordless drill, turn the hex coupler (Fig. 3A) clockwise to begin lowering the foot pad towards the ground.
Note: Use of an impact drill is not recommended and will cause damage to the mechanism.
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After the footpad has extended to a point, it will be necessary to pull the spring latch (Fig. 4A) and lower the Quick Drop Leg (Fig. 4B) so that the foot pad (Fig. 4C) is positioned as close to the ground as possible.
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Continue to turn the hex coupler clockwise until the footpad touches the ground and resistance is felt.
Note: It may take a few attempts of adjusting the Quick Drop Leg and turning the hex coupler to achieve the optimal stabilization (Fig. 5). -
Repeat process for other stabilizer legs.
Note: Upon completion, the inner arm should not have moved beyond a 90 degree angle; perpendicular to the assembly body. Doing so may cause the mechanism to bind and cause damage.
Once the stabilizer legs have been extended, do not use the tongue jack on a travel trailer or the landing gear on a 5th Wheel. Damage to the stabilizer legs can occur when lifting or leveling the trailer after the stabilizer legs have been extended. Doing so will void the warranty of the stabilizers.
Retracting Stabilizers
- Using a 3/4″ socket on a ratchet or cordless drill, turn the hex coupler (Fig. 6A) counterclockwise to begin raising the foot pad off the ground.
Note: Use of an impact drill is not recommended and will cause damage to
the mechanism.
Quick retracting stabilizers can pinch, crush and cut causing severe
personal injury. Keep clear and use caution when operating stabilizers to
avoid personal injury.
Note: It is recommended to stop and pull the spring latch (Fig. 7A) and
completely retract the drop leg (Fig. 7B) into the inner arm for the next use.
Finish turning the hex coupler counterclockwise to completely retract. The
Quick Drop Stabilizer, however, can be completely retracted using 3/4″ socket
on a ratchet or cordless drill and no additional user guidance.
- Loop the spring hook (Fig. 8A) into one of the four holes on the footpad (Fig. 8B).
- Repeat process for other stabilizer legs.
Note: Make sure the stabilizer legs are fully retracted before moving the trailer.
Do not over tighten the hex coupler while retracting the Quick Drop Stabilizer.
System Maintenance
Failure to act in accordance with the following may result in death, serious personal injury or severe product or property damage.
Maintenance
It is recommended that the moving parts be kept clean and may washed with mild soap and water. The ACME screw is pre-coated with lubricant. If the screw is cleaned, it may be necessary to add any type of lithium-based lubricant to the screw to ensure smooth stabilizer operation.
Operating the stabilizer without grease on the screw could lead to product failure.
Troubleshooting
What Is Happening?
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Why?
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What Should Be Done?
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Hex coupler is difficult to turn
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Debris in mechanism.
| Remove debris and clean mechanism with mild soap and water. Apply a light coating of lithium based lubricant to the acme screw and pivot points.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
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Please recycle all obsolete materials.
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Lippert Components, Inc.
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