Done for the Winter

I would leave the jacks up so as not to expose the rams to the elements and maybe rust.

Johnny Hurryup wrote:
Water lines blown out. Anti-freeze in the traps. Batteries removed. Mouse traps set. Should I lower my hydraulic jacks a little to take some of the weight off the springs and tires?The RV will be sitting for at least the next 5 months.

Pump the rubber tires up to close to their MAXIMUM pressure and pull the jacks UP.

Ditto Jerry Parr.

Mandalay Parr wrote:
I would leave the jacks up so as not to expose the rams to the elements and maybe rust.

I leave mine down. The Monaco Tech guys said to lower the jacks to take some load off the tires and suspension while in long term storage and to spray the jack legs with a silicon spray. I also got the same 'use spray' answer from Lippert, the jack manufacturer.

My coach has been on the jacks while not traveling for going on 6 years now and I'm into my second 'winter time' along the ocean with no issues.

I typically install blocks under the jacks and then dump the air bags to remove some of the load from the suspension. In reality, it is probably overkill because I believe exposing the cylinders to the elements will most likely do no harm. I say this because a large portion of the three hydraulic rams (left, right & raise cylinders) on my 1973 Bombardier track driven snow plow are always exposed and have zero rust on them. Not only are they 40 years old, but they have also been exposed to all the salt used on NE roads.

Lou
05 Travel Supreme Envoy

I always store it with jacks down to the point that I've taken 60%-70% of the weight off the tires. If you fear rust or dirt etc. getting on the jacks, put a lubricant on them. They were made to be used...don't be afraid to use them.

Jacks down on mine always. I believe the chrome pistons are relatively immune to the elements as Lou says above, my plow sits in the weather, salt, etc. year round and even my spare parts plow has no rust on it's pistons.

Just starting for the winter.