Auto Levelers, Wheels off ground on one side
Since acquiring a rig with auto levelers last year, most of my camping has been done in Florida, where sites tend to be pretty level. Recently, we camped in a pull-through site near a lake, where ther...
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Lantley wrote:drfife wrote:
Ok, I'll bite.
What are the "what ifs" if the wheels are off the ground on one side?
The what ifs could simply be a strong gust of wind. We know awnings get torn off. I have ready post of trailers rocking in the wind.
How much rocking can your trailer withstand with the wheels off the ground? We won't get into the ground sinking causing the RV to teeter.
Maybe a mishap may just lead to a bent jack or do we want to talk bent frames if the RV should fall suddenly due to wind or soft ground. Will a heavy rain cause the ground to soften?
I agree these scenarios may not be likely but they are surely possible.
It's just too easy to properly support the wheels with boards the old fashion way vs. ignoring the manual.
In most cases that legal ease mumbo jumbo is the result of a lawsuit that was lost by the manufacturer.
They issue the warnings simply because they know bad things can happen while the wheels are off the ground.
Yes they may be more concerned about their own liability than potential damage to your trailer. Nevertheless they are aware of the what ifs and that bad things can AND DO happen.
If one side has tire contact to ground, the lateral movement in wind will be minimal.
Try again.
