Extended use of jacks
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04-12-2009, 09:22
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Extended use of jacks
I keep my jacks down for months at a time also. So far no issues when it comes time to go.
R.W. Webb
91 WL
Cedar Rapids, IA
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04-12-2009, 12:12
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I rarely use my leveling jacks because I have an air leveling system that I use
when camping. However, when I park for an extended period of time the air leaks out of the suspension, so I wanted to use my leveling jacks. But my question is it ok to use the jacks for weeks at a time to keep the bus level? Happy motoring. Alan Johnson 87FC35 |
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04-12-2009, 12:21
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04-12-2009, 14:16
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Don't know why not... I've stayed up to six weeks in one location with the jacks down. They stayed exactly where they were supposed to. I don't think it makes much difference to the hydraulic fluid if it's on one side of the valve or the other.
I suppose you could contact HWH and see if they have any procedures they suggest, but I couldn't imagine what they might be... Pete Masterson '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42 El Sobrante CA "aeonix1@mac.com" On Apr 12, 2009, at 5:12 PM, xz3kg7 wrote:
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04-12-2009, 15:22
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biggest mistake people make when they park their bus for extended periods of
time is not rocking back and forth to relax the ply on the tires. notice big rigs that park for the night often run forward then back 20 to 30 feet with the steer wheel pointed forward/inline. this allows the tires and suspension (tag/drive) to line up and keeps tire ply from pulling at each other all the while parked. as far as extended periods of time with the jacks packed with fluid it is probably better to have fluid pushing on the seals and valve seals then leaving it in float. with the same theory I keep my waterpump on while parked and have little issue in the last 5 years with the sporlan valve seal and water hammer. Gregory O'Connor 94ptCA --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "xz3kg7" > > I rarely use my leveling jacks because I have an air leveling system that I use when camping. However, when I park for an extended period of time the air leaks out of the suspension, so I wanted to use my leveling jacks. But my question is it ok to use the jacks for weeks at a time to keep the bus level? > > Happy motoring. > Alan Johnson > 87FC35 > |
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04-12-2009, 15:36
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A while back I spoke with HWH about this and they said that
the jacks should be exercised every 30 days. Leaving the bus up on jacks for 30 day intervals is fine, after which, the jacks should be retracted and re-extended. You're then set for another 30 days. David Brady '02 LXi, CA -----Original Message----- |
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04-12-2009, 15:43
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04-12-2009, 17:30
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Dave, thanks for the HWH info, we're in an extended stay period and we'll
exercise the jacks every 30 days. MoreyZ 99LXi41' |
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