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MetalGator
Nomad
Jun 15, 2017

Leveling jacks question

We just purchased our first motorhome and I have some questions about the leveling jacks.

I have read that many times using the "auto" will put the front tires off the ground. I was told by my salesperson to not leave the front tires off the ground. I am going to run to the local hardware store to get some wood to put under the front tires if needed. I do have a few questions.

1) When using auto mode, is it normal for the motorhome to really jerk around. Scared the wife when I used the auto button. It's probably normal and I'm just not used to it but the motorhome would lean on way, then the other and it was not smooth!

2) When using manual mode, is it possible to bring the jacks down a little without having to use the "retract jacks" switch? I got the front a little high while playing with the jacks and wanted to lower the jacks a little. The only way I saw to do this was to push the retract jacks button but this also retracts the back jacks.

3) When the front tires are off the ground, I am assuming I would need to go a little higher than level on the front using the manual mode and then put in my wood under the tires, and then hit "retract" and then start the leveling process again?

I have had a travel trailer the last 6 years so these leveling jacks are new to me.
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  • stvdman's avatar
    stvdman
    Explorer
    Jun 15, 2017
    METAL- I don't have DIRECT answers but I am having the same type issue(s).

    First time I used "AUTO LEVEL" my front end was way higher, tires were 3-4" off the ground..NOT GOOD. I followed the owners manual for the system, and did the "reset calibration" program. Tried again, still not what I had hoped for.

    I now manually level the coach. I use a level "app" on my phone, place the phone flat on the floor, extend rear jacks down together, lift coach 2-3" in the rear (or until my level shows a rear end high angle)then extend front jacks to level front to back...I then use the left/right down to level side to side...once complete, I shut the system down.

    As far as "retract all", yes, its a bit rocky and initially can catch you off guard.

    My biggest issue is I will be on fairly level ground, the unit will see like a 1.6 degree of difference frt/bck and not allow the leveling system to engage/work. Ive walked out and taken a look and it appears almost spot on level. My prior coach had a different system and the auto level would work on sloped ground that was noticeable, this one doesn't want to level out unless I am almost perfectly level to being with.

    I am hoping its user error and there will be an "AH-HAH" moment when I figure it out...haven't had that yet, unfortunately.

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