Best method for jacking up 5er
Recently purchased used 5th wheel (first one) and wanted to jack it up to pull wheels and inspect brakes. I was told by an RV mechanic to leave it hitched and than jack it up. Less strain on 5er frame...
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kydale wrote:FWIW, almost every builder says not to do that, supposedly puts too much stress on the frame with it only being supported at the very front and the very rear. I wouldn't do it, or allow it to be done, to my trailer.
I had to have my springs replaced on my 5er. Have a different on now. Took it back to the dealer I bought it from.
Here is the way he got all 4 wheels off the ground. He lowered the front as far as he could. The he extended the back jacks. Now the front is so low the back jacks isn't touching the ground yet. Then he raises the front until all four wheels are off the ground.
I wouldn't do it that way but he did. Saved him a lot of time.
