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12-09-2019, 10:42 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau
State: Idaho
Posts: 83
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Stabilizer Jack Up or Down During Storage
Sorry to start this as a new thread because I'm sure it has been adequately covered in the past, but I want to see the latest opinions.
Should we store our motorhomes with the stabilizer jacks down or up, and, while you are at it, what should we do about tire pressures during the off season?
Our 29g Class C Chateau is on black top and plugged into our home. I have the tires on plywood. I also installed those clown feet hard rubber-like pads onto the jacks. They seem to function well and so far haven't fallen off.
Appreciate your input.
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12-09-2019, 11:16 PM
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Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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This is always a good question!
My RV is stored at the dealership, and I know that it's sitting there with only the tires holding it up...
If I had it here at home: I'd lay down some HD pads, and drop the jacks. Then I would liberally spray them down with a really good lubricant.
(I think that CRC makes a couple of good ones for this type of work.)
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12-10-2019, 12:23 AM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Thor Outlaw 38RE
State: West Virginia
Posts: 304
THOR #17154
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
This is always a good question!
My RV is stored at the dealership, and I know that it's sitting there with only the tires holding it up...
If I had it here at home: I'd lay down some HD pads, and drop the jacks. Then I would liberally spray them down with a really good lubricant.
(I think that CRC makes a couple of good ones for this type of work.)
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Bob - What are HD pads?
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12-10-2019, 12:56 AM
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Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
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THOR #1469
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As I have said before, jacks down and exercise them once or twice a month. Heavy rain or snow I’ll lower them for roof runoff.
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12-10-2019, 01:08 AM
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Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WearyTraveler
Bob - What are HD pads?
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They are the heavy duty pads that you'd put down to keep from sinking into soft ground. It'll protect your blacktop by spreading out the weight of the clack onto a larger surface area.
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12-10-2019, 01:23 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Thor Outlaw 38RE
State: West Virginia
Posts: 304
THOR #17154
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
They are the heavy duty pads that you'd put down to keep from sinking into soft ground. It'll protect your blacktop by spreading out the weight of the clack onto a larger surface area.
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Thank you
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12-10-2019, 06:44 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau
State: Idaho
Posts: 83
THOR #7541
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Thank you all. I will look for lubricant and will put the jacks down. Move them back up and down when I run the generator.
Spring! hurry up!@
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12-10-2019, 07:55 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Blindcoyote
... Spring! hurry up!@
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I agree!
P.M.S. is no fun at all!
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12-10-2019, 11:51 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Tuscany 40ex
State: Ohio
Posts: 488
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I put mine down most of the time to keep alot of weight off the tires so they dont get flat spotsbut I do start and run engine and generator about every 2 wks and will cycle the legs up and down just to keep rust from pitting the legs and tearing the outer seal but a good lube is also a good idea I never thought of.
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12-10-2019, 11:57 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Georgia
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the levelers don't know if you're using the coach, or just storing it, so they don't care, or know any different - only the 'human' owner does.
I always say when these types of 'storage' questions are asked that someone is concerned that somehow an RV is different when we're not there, compared to when we are....but it really doesn't know, or make, any difference.
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12-18-2019, 07:48 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 29.4
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 59
THOR #6457
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Snap Pads
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Originally Posted by WearyTraveler
Bob - What are HD pads?
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Yes, whether in storage or use, unit should be level. We use:
https://rvsnappad.com/products/xtra-...EaAiwhEALw_wcB
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12-18-2019, 07:51 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Snap Pads would probably be a better choice than what I bought...
http://www.thorforums.com/forums/att...1&d=1576699033
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12-18-2019, 09:46 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 34E
State: North Carolina
Posts: 303
THOR #13360
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I leave mine up, mainly because the stored coach is on ramps to level and the jacks won't reach the ground. Drivers side is about 10" off the ground.
Takes a long pole to wash that side.
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12-18-2019, 09:49 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: California
Posts: 79
THOR #6598
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Levelers Up In Storage
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
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I own a 2018 Class C Quantum stored at Extra Space Storage, San Diego,CA. Great year-round weather stored with levelers up on level concreate. Never been an issue.
And, I have Snap Pads (great investment) attached to my leveler pads for protection when levelers are down while Camping.
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12-19-2019, 03:23 AM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Forest River Forester 235
State: Indiana
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Mine is stored on concrete in central Indiana with the jacks up. I see no value in putting them down. I drive it about 20 miles every three or four weeks. No problems so far!
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12-19-2019, 06:10 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Illinois
Posts: 69
THOR #13262
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I had big foot install jacks on my chateau. The said do not put them down for storage because of pressure on the seals.
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12-20-2019, 06:27 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Massachusetts
Posts: 576
THOR #12830
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dabobo
I had big foot install jacks on my chateau. The said do not put them down for storage because of pressure on the seals.
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Me too, they had informed me also that the posts would eventually rust if left out in the elements through winter storage.
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01-01-2020, 08:08 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Cruiser
Model: Georgetown 30x3
State: Idaho
Posts: 223
THOR #17441
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Yaktop
Me too, they had informed me also that the posts would eventually rust if left out in the elements through winter storage.
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So I their jacks are not suitable for full timers?
Above is facetious. But one has to be careful asking a single person, even at the manufacturer. You can get different answers. Unless it made it to the written manual of FAQ I’d take it as one opinion.
I didn’t leave them down on my previous Class C for a couple of winters. No issues. I only store for about three months.
I decided to put them down this winter on my new Class A. I plan to cycle them at least once a month when I run gen. Easy to do as I park it next to my house.
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01-01-2020, 08:10 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Cruiser
Model: Georgetown 30x3
State: Idaho
Posts: 223
THOR #17441
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Yaktop
Me too, they had informed me also that the posts would eventually rust if left out in the elements through winter storage.
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Depends where you live. But a good reason to cycle them every so often.
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01-01-2020, 08:24 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Massachusetts
Posts: 576
THOR #12830
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Quote:
Originally Posted by IDguy
So I their jacks are not suitable for full timers?
Above is facetious. But one has to be careful asking a single person, even at the manufacturer. You can get different answers. Unless it made it to the written manual of FAQ I’d take it as one opinion.
I didn’t leave them down on my previous Class C for a couple of winters. No issues. I only store for about three months.
I decided to put them down this winter on my new Class A. I plan to cycle them at least once a month when I run gen. Easy to do as I park it next to my house.
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They are fine for fulltimers just not permanently down. You need to excercise them at least monthly or more often near the coast. They are stainless but not impervious to the elements. I’d suggest you wipe them down if you talking permanent. Call them they’ll give you the deal.
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