dumb jack question

On my 2011 Dutch Star,4020, the jacks will not come up when the engine
is running.(electrical lock out!) This is normal.
Siggy

We have a Newmar on a Spartan chassis and I retract the jacks before starting the engine and airing up. Actually do it on the accessory setting on the key since that doesn't activate the blaring alarm while it sits there for several minutes retracting the jacks.

I usually spend the few minutes waiting for the jacks to store outside double checking all of the compartment doors and making sure the toad is secure, having a last smoke, etc.

OP here. Yes, we will be bringing in the slides prior to retracting jacks. Just don't want to start up engine for the sole reason of bringing up the jacks. Did check our HWH manual and couldn't find an answer. We've been rving for ages, but not very mechanical smart - and any variation of what we do know - is a head scratcher.

holstein13 wrote:
At a minimum, I'd want to retract my slides first just in case the ground isn't even. But after that, I don't see why not. The coach will come down on empty air bags, but it does that anyway when you first dump the air.

X-2

I think for most the answer is yes. HWH would refer you to your models specific operating manual.
Your situation may be addressed in their FAQ's:HWH FAQ's

At a minimum, I'd want to retract my slides first just in case the ground isn't even. But after that, I don't see why not. The coach will come down on empty air bags, but it does that anyway when you first dump the air.