When your front landing gear leg is bent, corroded, or simply worn out, this Lippert 179013 lead leg is the factory-correct replacement. Built for Lippert Venture and Atwood power landing gear systems, it restores full function and rated lift capacity without the cost of replacing the entire gear assembly.
The lead leg is the primary structural tube of your fifth wheel's front power landing gear -- it telescopes under motor power to raise and lower the front of your rig for hitching and leveling. Over time, legs can suffer corrosion, road damage, or wear at the pin holes and lower foot weld. Lippert's 179013 replacement gives you a bolt-in solution engineered to match the original geometry of both Lippert Venture and Atwood-branded power landing gear systems.
Heavy-gauge steel construction and a durable black powder-coat finish resist the moisture, road grime, and UV exposure that destroy lesser legs. A snap pin is included so you can complete the installation without a separate hardware run.
Rated for up to 4,000 lb of dynamic load -- matches factory specs for most fifth wheel power landing gear systems.
Thick-wall steel tubing resists bending under tongue weight and road shock, outlasting thin-wall aftermarket alternatives.
Factory-style powder coat protects against rust and UV fade, keeping the leg looking clean season after season.
Retaining snap pin ships in the box -- no extra hardware required to complete your repair or replacement.
Lippert part 179013 (vendor part 71-3757) is designed as a universal-fit lead leg for fifth wheel power landing gear assemblies sold under the Lippert Venture and Atwood brand names. These power landing gear systems are found on a wide range of fifth wheel trailers built since the mid-2000s and are common on rigs manufactured by Forest River, Jayco, Keystone, Grand Design, and others that spec'd Lippert or Atwood running gear.
If your existing leg shows the same outer tube diameter and pin hole pattern as the OEM Venture or Atwood unit, this leg is the correct replacement. Verify the cross-pin hole location and outer tube diameter on your existing leg before ordering if you are unsure of your exact model.
On a two-leg power landing gear system, the lead leg is the primary (active) leg that is driven directly by the motor and gearbox. The secondary -- or trail leg -- is connected by a cross shaft and follows the lead leg's movement. This listing is for the lead leg only; the trail leg is a separate part if both need replacement.
This listing covers the lead leg tube assembly only. The following components are not included and must be reused from your existing gear or purchased separately:
Replacing the lead leg is a straightforward task for an owner comfortable with basic hand tools. General process:
Lippert Components acquired Atwood Mobile Products' landing gear line and has sold power landing gear systems under both the Venture and Atwood badges. Internally, the tube dimensions, pin patterns, and motor interfaces are consistent across these product families, which is why the 179013 carries a universal-fit designation for fifth wheel applications. If your coach has a sticker or tag identifying the landing gear as "Lippert," "Venture," or "Atwood" power landing gear, this lead leg is the correct replacement path.