Bob Buchanan
Well-known member
This is my first rig with hydraulic jacks. Have noticed other rigs at times over the years in slopped parks that leveling caused the front wheels to be raised completely off the ground. That appeared to be a lot of weigh just on the jacks and the associated hydraulics. So -- I googled the subject and like a lot of other RV topics, there are conflicting opinions.
Some say it "does" put too much pressure on the hydraulics.
Some say they have doing it for 15 or more years without a problem.
Some say it will cause the windshield to twist and shatter, or pop out.
Several pointed out that if the rear wheels are off the ground, the brakes are also.
One fellow wrote to WH Corp and asked. The response was that it is OK to raise the wheels and the their jacks will handle it. Here's a copy of that response:
Quote:
Good morning
The jacks will support the weight of the tires being off of the ground. We
do try to shy people away from putting blocks under the jacks for extra
lifting, because the potential to fall off the blocks is great. The only time
we recommend using blocks in the leveling process is if you are on soft
ground, then using a two by is not a bad idea.
Hopefully I have answered your question, if you have any other questions
feel free to contact me.
Thank you
Joe Portelli
[email protected]
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Anyway, yesterday when I leveled my front wheels came about an inch or so off the ground. Today I plan to re level and put 2x's under the front wheels to allow them to help support the weight.
Any thoughts here -- or experiences?
TIA
Some say it "does" put too much pressure on the hydraulics.
Some say they have doing it for 15 or more years without a problem.
Some say it will cause the windshield to twist and shatter, or pop out.
Several pointed out that if the rear wheels are off the ground, the brakes are also.
One fellow wrote to WH Corp and asked. The response was that it is OK to raise the wheels and the their jacks will handle it. Here's a copy of that response:
Quote:
Good morning
The jacks will support the weight of the tires being off of the ground. We
do try to shy people away from putting blocks under the jacks for extra
lifting, because the potential to fall off the blocks is great. The only time
we recommend using blocks in the leveling process is if you are on soft
ground, then using a two by is not a bad idea.
Hopefully I have answered your question, if you have any other questions
feel free to contact me.
Thank you
Joe Portelli
[email protected]
UnQuote
Anyway, yesterday when I leveled my front wheels came about an inch or so off the ground. Today I plan to re level and put 2x's under the front wheels to allow them to help support the weight.
Any thoughts here -- or experiences?
TIA