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phattwoohie
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Jul 22, 2015

Question From a Really Big Guy Maybe You Can Answer

First, let me say hello and thank you for deciding to read my question. I am 40 years old and have never owned an RV or Motorhome but my wife and I want to purchase one in the next 12 months. I hav...
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lanerd
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Jul 22, 2015
I'm a little guy of 220 and cringed every time I stepped out my motor home as the steps would move downward and creek and groan. I solved my problem by getting a small scissor jack and placing it under the bottom step. The jack (being adjustable) can be raised or lowered due to the steps being at different heights when at different campgrounds/parks. Sometimes getting the coach level requires the steps to be further or closer to the ground.

Hope this helps

Ron

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