Can one set the whole camper on jack stands?
I suppose it might be because stabilizer jacks aren't rated for load, but I've seen mention of frame twisting also. "Do not use jacks to level RV; use only to stabilize." So, you have to work on s...
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coolmom42 wrote:What are the tires and axles attached to?BillyW wrote:
Since the entire trailer can safely bounce down the highway on its tires, I'm sure you could get away with two jack stands on each side just fore/aft of the tires/axles.
But when the trailer is sitting on the tires, the weight is carried by the axle and tires. Picking the tires up off the ground requires the weight to be carried by the frame. It's like pulling a load-bearing wall out of a house, and expecting the walls to hold it up.
