use hydraulic lifts down or up in winter for storeing

Spizzer wrote:

rgatijnet1 wrote:

Effy wrote:
But what's the point? What's the advantage to doing it vs not doing it? I've never done it as I never could get a real explanation or definitive proof as to benefit of storing this way? Not trying to be difficult, I just don't get it.

As mentioned,this keeps a lot of the weight off of the suspension and tires, which ALWAYS lose air while in storage. To me the main reason I use them is because I HAVE THEM. They are an asset only if you use them. Stored in the "up" position they serve no useful purpose other than to add additional weight to the tires. Not using them is just wasting something that you paid for when you bought the coach.

I'm sorry but this logic escapes me. Do you leave your genny running, too?

Also, they are called leveling jacks, not suspension/tire relief jacks. So technically aren't you using them for the wrong purpose? This has been a curious discussion for me. In the end I guess if it doesn't cause any long term effect on the hydraulic system, it doesn't really hurt, and it is accepted that leaving weight on one spot on the tires is not good, then it may be a good practice. What happens if one of the rams leaks down so it has little or no force on it?

Jeff

Jeff,
Comparing a generator, with a running engine, to a static object, like an extended leveling jack, is obviously comparing apples to oranges. I leave my coach sitting level during storage, so my jacks are being used exactly as they were designed. My jacks are also the RVA jacks where the cylinder that is extended is not subject to rust if left exposed.
The people that are full timers also use their jacks 365 days a year so they are designed to be used regularly. As far as a ram leaking down.......sure it could happen but it won't cause any damage other than to just allow more weight on a tire or suspension. It also would alert the owner to a problem with his jacks that he would otherwise not be aware of.