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    Can I use the leveling system to stabelize

    With my Airstream trailer we were able to stay connected to the tow vehicle for a quick overnight stay. Now having just purchased a GD 5th wheel, I was wondering if I could still do this? Provided that site is somewhat level can I use the leveling system to just stabelize the RV so it wouldn't rock and roll with the wind and when we walk around? I read that you should not lift the truck using the leveling system. I assume that I would manually lower the jacks until they just touch the ground. Is there any reason not to do this?

    Don

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    We just did it last weekend. On an asphalt pad and when I turned on the leveler pad to get started, I had the green light in the middle. The coach was level. Since my wife drove her car down (only an hour away from home and she had a saturday morning meeting) I just grounded the jacks and left the coach hooked to the truck. Yes, you want to be careful about stresses at the truck/hitch and not be lifting the truck with the jacks. I always ground the jacks to work the slides, if just to load up, even if not perfectly level.
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    I've done this quite a few times on one night stopovers. I ground the jacks and maybe tweak the level a bit if needed. I do think it's best to have the trailer stable and reasonably level when operating the slides.

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