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margappy
Explorer
Sep 06, 2013

Tires off ground when leveled?

Hi, am working on a 2003 Newmar for a friend. When using the automatic hydraulic levelers, is it ok for several of the tires to be off the ground several inches? The levelers are on blocks of wood, and the tires are braced. thanks in advance.
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  • wny_pat1's avatar
    wny_pat1
    Explorer
    Sep 06, 2013
    And I hope you are not working under it if it is only supported by the levelers!!! That is a recipe for dangerous disaster. You need to also be using some additional type of supports like jack stands.
  • hipower's avatar
    hipower
    Explorer
    Sep 06, 2013
    If the wheels are chocked to prevent rolling and you place adequate jack stands or blocking under the frame (or suspension) to prevent the coach falling down while under it, I would feel safe doing so. It's simple common sense and being safe.
  • blangen's avatar
    blangen
    Explorer
    Sep 06, 2013
    Back tires should not be off the ground as that is where the emergency brake is located.

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