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kohldad
May 23, 2017Explorer III
Problem with not releasing the turnbuckles is if you have a flat tire during the night which will put more strain on the turnbuckles than you desire.
I prefer to just use blocks under the wheels. While not such a bid deal in a campground, if boondocking an you need to leave in a hurry, you just go and don't have to worry about raising the jacks.
To answer your question, when you pick the truck up higher than it is without the camper on, you are adding strain to the tie own points. This point is hard to determine and easy to pass due to possible uneven terrain.
I prefer to just use blocks under the wheels. While not such a bid deal in a campground, if boondocking an you need to leave in a hurry, you just go and don't have to worry about raising the jacks.
To answer your question, when you pick the truck up higher than it is without the camper on, you are adding strain to the tie own points. This point is hard to determine and easy to pass due to possible uneven terrain.
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