Why?

Lobstah wrote:

msmith1199 wrote:

Lobstah wrote:
Is the owner causing damage to his motorhome?...no
Is the owner causing damage to your motorhome?...no.

And the issue is?

Jim

The issue is this is a forum to discuss issues related to motorhomes and to help educate people about motorhomes and their use. The photo being talked about is the wrong way to set up a motorhome so it is a very good discussion to have. And as to your question about is he damaging his motorhome? The answer is maybe. Jacks are designed for a straight up and down load, not a side load. When you start lifting tires off the ground, especially all four, you increase the potential for side load damage.

I am really not trying to be argumentative here, so please understand my question.
The OP stated the site is nearly level. If all 6 wheels are in the air, where is the side load coming from? On an very unlevel site, I understand your point.

He's on a level site, and he raised his coach higher than some folks THINK is necessary.

Jim

The side load could come from the wind? Also the OP says it's level based on simply looking at it. Something that looks level could be off by a degree or two. Is that enough to snap your jacks off? I have no idea. Could the wind blow enough to snap them off or would it require a hurricane? I have no idea. I don't want to find out. The message I would hope people take from this thread is there is no reason to level your motorhome like this person did. Why he did it, I have no idea. If you are on a site where you need to lift the front wheels off the ground, then the rear wheels should be firmly planted on the ground. On a site like that the higher you raise the rear, than the higher you have to raise the front off the ground.

Somebody mentioned the jacks only adjust up and not down. That is how mine are. If I go too high I can't just let them back down a little. If I push the button the drop to the bottom. On more that once occasion I have done that and just started over with the leveling process.