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jomich80
Explorer
Jul 13, 2013

Storing RV (Long Term or short Tem)

When I store my RV Trailer (either long term over the winter or short term in between trips), should I drop the stabilizers or leave them stored in the up position? I see many other trailers in our storage unit who drop their stabilizers, but I was told it was not necessary. I am trying to determine the ground truth on this.

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  • Veebyes's avatar
    Veebyes
    Explorer II
    Jul 27, 2013
    For storage, leave them up. One less way for little critters to climb inside. Smear grease or something else unpleasant other places that they might get onboard to discourage them.
  • Oaklevel's avatar
    Oaklevel
    Explorer
    Jul 26, 2013
    dfm wrote:
    I always worry that if for some reason, I had a flat or low tire, there would be stress on the frame by having the stabilizers deployed?


    Probably would bend the stabilizers if they were down if you had a flat........... they are not designed to hold the trailer weight.


    I only put ours down when we are camping........
  • jomich80's avatar
    jomich80
    Explorer
    Jul 26, 2013
    Thanks to all for the replies. That helps a lot. Happy Camping.
  • NanciL's avatar
    NanciL
    Explorer II
    Jul 14, 2013
    I leave mine down, so they can accomplish what their name says.

    We go in it every so often to check for mice, etc

    Jack L
  • Chuck_Gail's avatar
    Chuck_Gail
    Explorer
    Jul 14, 2013
    I leave mine down. We sometimes get high winds, and TT is much more stable with stabilizers down.
  • tvman44's avatar
    tvman44
    Explorer
    Jul 13, 2013
    I don't think it really matters but I usually leave mine down because it is more stable when we go inside. :)
  • Dick_B's avatar
    Dick_B
    Explorer
    Jul 13, 2013
    Forget the stabilizers and take the load off the tires in whatever way is easiest for you.
  • dfm's avatar
    dfm
    Explorer
    Jul 13, 2013
    I always worry that if for some reason, I had a flat or low tire, there would be stress on the frame by having the stabilizers deployed?
  • downtheroad's avatar
    downtheroad
    Explorer
    Jul 13, 2013
    The only time I put the stabs down is if we are actually camping in our rig.
    During storage or non use they are up. They serve no purpose other than to lessen the 'jiggle' and make living in it more comfortable.
  • WoodGlue's avatar
    WoodGlue
    Explorer
    Jul 13, 2013
    Personally I keep my jacks down, because I spend time working on the inside of the trailer (organizing, etc) every week.

    There is no one right answer. It's all personal preference.

    WoodGlue

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