Leveling Jacks Do's and Don'ts
What are some Do's and Don'ts for a newbie to be aware of. What surfaces to put (or not" put them down on? Or any thing else you think of, or mistakes you've made.
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zach477 wrote:
What are some Do's and Don'ts for a newbie to be aware of. What surfaces to put (or not" put them down on? Or any thing else you think of, or mistakes you've made.
Our previous coach had air leveling (air bags) and hydraulic level legs. Depending on the surface would dictate on which one I would use.
Generally, if the surface was asphalt or somewhat of a soft surface, I would use air leveling. I had punched through a couple of blacktop surfaces with the front leveler. That coach weighed just over 40,000 lbs.
Our new coach has air leveling only and is quite accurate and has plenty of travel on the air bags. I do like the idea of having all eight tires planted firmly on the ground.
Side note: Don't ever go under a coach using the bags or level legs extended to do work. If you accidentally hit a hydraulic line or air line, the coach will come crashing down on you squashing you like a bug. Always secure the chassis with stands.
MM.
