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09-21-2018, 10:13 PM #1
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Auto level while storing
I have a question about storing my trailer. I park on a slight grade. Can I use the auto Leveling system to store when not in use. Is it bad to have it on all the jacks all the time.
Thanks for any insightSteve & Kelli
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09-21-2018, 10:19 PM #2
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09-21-2018, 11:13 PM #3
I have a flat pad I store mine on and always auto-level. It unloads the tires nicely and I can't see where it would have any adverse effect on the jacks at all...that's what they are there for. Not sure what your slight grade is but if auto-level works on it, I would expect that it would be fine.
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09-22-2018, 12:02 AM #4
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Thanks I didn’t think so as people live in them My grade is about 3-1/2” I have one set of wheels on two 2x8’s and that levels it out so it’s not too bad. Is it better to use a lot of the jack to exercise it or put blocks and only use a little of the jack length. I guess using the rear jacks isn’t much different than having it on the front all the time. I’m just thinking that it would be nice to be level so I could open up the slides any time I want. Thanks
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09-22-2018, 08:12 AM #5
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Well this is new to me. I don't believe it's ever been addressed here as far as auto level while in storage.
Is this a common practice?
Do the tires need relief that this will provide?
I'm not against adopting a new practice if it's beneficial.Tom & Nancy
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09-22-2018, 08:27 AM #6
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Leaving the jacks out long term you need to ensure they don't rust or corrode. I have been told in the past to use WD40 but now I see some people are recommending against it and use a silicon spary instead. It doesn't take much to damage the seals in the cylinders when you retract the jacks. That said I never use my jacks when storing but I do put 2X6 under the tires with a plastic cutting board attached to the top so the tires are not resting on wood when stored.
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09-22-2018, 09:34 PM #7
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What does the plastic do?
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09-22-2018, 10:02 PM #8
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09-22-2018, 10:05 PM #9
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Thanks. What about gravel. Does that do the same thing
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09-22-2018, 10:09 PM #10
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