Stuart RV Repair fixes leveling systems, hitches, jacks, and towing components on-site across Stuart, FL and Martin County. Lippert, HWH, Bigfoot, and Power Gear systems. Hydraulic jacks, fifth wheel hitches, brake controllers, and landing gear. RVIA certified.
Stuart RV Repair handles RV leveling repair in Stuart, FL and throughout Martin County. Auto-leveling jacks, fifth wheel hitches, weight distribution systems, brake controllers, trailer wiring, and landing gear. Lippert, HWH, Bigfoot systems. Call 772-280-3915 for same-day or next-day mobile service. See all our RV repair services.
Leveling systems and towing hardware take constant abuse. Florida's sandy soils, uneven RV park pads, and the heat down here all contribute to premature failures. We've been diagnosing and repairing these systems across Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach, and the rest of Martin County for over 15 years. Here's what we service and what it typically costs. All prices are estimates and can vary based on system type, brand, and parts availability.
Hydraulic auto-leveling systems from Lippert, HWH, and Bigfoot are the most common setups we work on. Cylinder seal leaks, pump motor failures, valve body issues, and control panel errors are what we see the most. Florida heat breaks down hydraulic fluid faster than cooler climates, so we check fluid condition on every job. We carry common seals and Lippert jack assemblies on the truck.
$150-900 - 1-4 hoursManual stabilizer jacks and tongue jacks still show up on a lot of travel trailers and pop-ups. Bent shafts, stripped gears on scissor jacks, seized crank handles, and corroded base plates are the usual problems. Salt air near the coast speeds up corrosion on exposed jack hardware. We repair or replace manual jacks and can upgrade you to electric if you're tired of cranking.
$75-300 - 30-90 minFifth wheel hitches need regular attention. Pin box adjustments, jaw mechanism service, locking indicator repairs, and mounting bolt torque checks. A hitch that doesn't lock properly is a towing hazard, period. We work on B&W, Reese, and PullRite fifth wheel systems and can usually diagnose and fix issues in one visit at your location.
$100-450 - 1-3 hoursA properly adjusted weight distribution hitch makes a huge difference in how your trailer tows. We install new systems, adjust existing spring bars, set tongue weight, and calibrate sway control. An incorrectly set WD hitch actually makes sway worse, and we see it all the time. We work with Andersen, Equal-i-zer, and Reese setups. Takes 1-2 hours to get it dialed in.
$100-350 - 1-2 hoursBrake controllers are required by Florida law when towing trailers over 3,000 lbs. We install, calibrate, and repair Tekonsha, CURT, and Reese controllers. Proportional controllers need proper setup or your trailer brakes either grab too hard or barely engage. If your controller is throwing error codes, we can trace the problem to the controller, the wiring, or the trailer brakes themselves.
$75-300 - 45-90 minCorroded 7-pin connectors are probably our number one towing-related call. Salt air near the Stuart coast and Hutchinson Island eats through trailer wiring connections fast. We trace shorts, replace corroded plugs, repair broken grounds, and install new wiring harnesses. If your running lights, brake lights, or turn signals work sometimes but not always, it's almost always a wiring issue at the connector or junction box.
$75-250 - 30-90 minFifth wheel landing gear takes a beating, especially the electric motors and gear drives. We replace stripped gears, failed motors, bent legs, and corroded foot pads. If your landing gear is slow, making grinding noises, or won't extend at all, we can usually fix it on-site. We carry Lippert landing gear components and common aftermarket parts on the truck.
$150-600 - 1-3 hoursHeading out on a long trip? Our pre-trip inspection covers every component in the hitch and leveling system: jack operation and retraction speed, hydraulic fluid level, all electrical connections, hitch coupler or pin box, safety chains, breakaway switch, brake controller calibration, and a full trailer plug wiring test. Takes about 45-60 minutes and catches problems before they strand you 500 miles from home.
$85-150 - 45-60 minA jack that moves in one direction but not the other usually points to a failed directional valve or a cylinder seal blowout. Running the pump with a bad seal can burn out the motor. If one jack is acting up while the others are fine, it's typically an issue at that specific cylinder, not the central pump.
Any puddle of pink or red fluid under your rig means the hydraulic system is leaking. Could be a cylinder seal, a fitting, or a cracked line. Low fluid damages the pump and makes all four jacks unreliable. Don't top off and ignore it. The leak gets worse, not better, and running the system dry costs a lot more to fix.
Lippert and HWH systems throw specific error codes when something's wrong. Flashing LEDs, beeping, or a display showing "ERR" means the control board detected a problem. Sometimes it's a sensor, sometimes it's wiring, and sometimes the board itself has gone bad. We read the codes and trace the actual cause instead of just replacing parts blindly.
If the locking indicator on your fifth wheel hitch doesn't show "locked" after coupling, don't tow. Ever. A jaw mechanism that's worn, out of adjustment, or has a bent pin won't hold the trailer securely. We see this most on hitches that haven't been lubricated in a while. A 30-minute adjustment can prevent a catastrophic separation on US-1 or I-95.
Sway on the road means your weight distribution hitch needs adjustment, your brake controller isn't calibrated, or both. An improperly set WD system shifts weight in the wrong direction. A brake controller that's set too low doesn't engage trailer brakes enough to help. Both are safety problems. We dial in the whole towing setup so it tracks straight and stops predictably.
Call 772-280-3915 or use our online form. Tell us what's happening - jacks won't retract, hitch isn't locking, error code on the panel. We'll schedule a visit, usually same-day or next-day across Martin County.
Our RVIA certified technician runs a full system check. For leveling systems, we test hydraulic pressure, fluid condition, each jack individually, and the control panel. For hitches, we inspect the coupler or pin box, locking mechanism, safety chains, and brake controller function. You get a written estimate before we touch anything.
Most leveling and hitch repairs wrap up in 1-4 hours at your location. We service Lippert, HWH, Bigfoot, and Power Gear leveling systems and carry common parts on the truck. Hydraulic cylinder rebuilds and full jack replacements may require a follow-up visit if specialty parts need ordering.
Jacks stuck down and you can't move the rig? We take emergency calls around the clock across Martin County. A stuck leveling system can ground your entire trip, and we understand that's not something that waits until Monday morning. We'll get out there and get you moving.
Leveling systems involve high-pressure hydraulics and the hitch assembly is the single most safety-critical component on a towed RV. Every tech on our team holds current RVIA certification and active Florida licensing. Proper training is non-negotiable when the work involves hydraulic pressure and towing safety.
Every repair we do carries a 90-day labor warranty. If a leveling jack we rebuilt starts leaking or a hitch component we replaced fails within that window, we come back and fix it at zero cost. Parts carry the manufacturer's warranty on top of ours. We stand behind our work.
Lippert leveling system threw an error code and all four jacks locked in the down position. We were stuck at the RV park in Stuart with a trip planned for the next morning. Tech came out that evening, traced it to a bad sensor on the rear driver jack, swapped it, and had us leveled and operational in about two hours. Saved our entire trip.
Had them set up our new Andersen weight distribution hitch and calibrate the brake controller. The trailer used to sway on I-95 and now it tracks straight. Huge difference. They explained everything they adjusted and why. Fair price for the peace of mind.
Landing gear motor on our fifth wheel died right before we needed to unhitch at the campground in Jensen Beach. They came out the next morning, had the right Lippert motor, and swapped it in about 90 minutes. Landing gear works perfectly now. Really knowledgeable crew, and they didn't try to sell us stuff we didn't need.
RV leveling repair in Stuart typically runs $75-900 depending on the issue. Hydraulic fluid flushes cost $75-150. Cylinder seal replacement runs $150-400 per jack. Control panel replacement is $200-500. Full jack replacement runs $400-900 per unit. Pump rebuilds cost $350-700. We give you a written estimate before any work starts. Prices are estimates and vary by system brand and parts availability.
Jacks that won't retract usually point to a failed hydraulic valve, low fluid, a bad pump motor, or a wiring issue at the control panel. If just one jack is stuck while the others work, it's likely a cylinder seal failure or a blocked valve for that specific leg. We start by checking fluid level and work from there. Running the system with low fluid damages the pump and makes the problem worse.
Yes. We service fifth wheel hitches at your location across Martin County. Pin box adjustments, jaw mechanism lubrication and repair, locking indicator issues, and mounting bolt torque checks. If the hitch makes noise or the locking indicator won't show "locked," we can usually diagnose and fix it in a single visit. We work on B&W, Reese, and PullRite systems.
We service Lippert (Level Up and Ground Control), HWH, Bigfoot, and Power Gear leveling systems. According to Lippert's product catalog, their systems are installed on the majority of new travel trailers and fifth wheels. We also work on older hydraulic setups and manual jack systems regardless of brand.
A single leveling jack replacement takes 2-4 hours including hydraulic line connections and system bleeding. Replacing all four jacks is a full-day job. Cylinder seal repairs are faster, about 1-2 hours per jack. We carry common Lippert jack assemblies and seal kits on the truck for the most popular RV configurations.
Yes. We install new weight distribution hitches and adjust existing ones. Proper setup matters more than most people realize. We set tongue weight, adjust spring bars, and calibrate sway control so the trailer tracks straight and stops predictably. We work with Andersen, Equal-i-zer, and Reese setups. Full setup takes 1-2 hours at your location.
Yes. Brake controllers and trailer wiring are some of our most common hitch-related service calls. We install, calibrate, and repair Tekonsha, CURT, and Reese brake controllers. For wiring, we trace shorts, replace corroded 7-pin connectors, fix broken grounds, and install new harnesses. Corrosion is a constant issue near the coast where salt air eats through connections quickly.
Our pre-trip inspection covers the complete towing and leveling system: jack operation and retraction speed, hydraulic fluid level and condition, all electrical connections, control panel function, hitch coupler or pin box condition, safety chains, breakaway switch, brake controller calibration, and a full trailer plug wiring test. Takes about 45-60 minutes and we recommend it before any long trip.
We cover Martin County and the surrounding Treasure Coast for all leveling system and hitch repairs. Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach, Hobe Sound, Port Salerno, and surrounding communities.
Call us or request a free estimate and we'll have an RVIA certified technician at your location. Most leveling and hitch repair appointments are available same-day or next-day across Martin County. Stuck jacks, error codes, hitch issues, wiring problems - we've diagnosed and fixed them all.