Does keeping the jacks down for extended periods of time reduce the life of the hydraulic jacks? Does a constant motorhome load on the jacks increase the chance of seal failure?
I have heard that some do keep them down, but I don't. The reason: I don't want to get the hydraulic jacks shafts dirty and then raise them up and mess up the seals. To me that would create a major problem if they had to be replaced. I do place 2X12 treated lumber under each tire to keep it level and off the concrete . I do this during the winter months when it is not in use.
Hollis,
2003, 36\' Fleetwood Southwind, 8.1 work horse,
Midland Ga.I am a proud veteran 50% DISABILITY and love this country.\"GOD BLESS AMERICA\" TEA PARTY SUPPORTER.
we need to drill and drill now,we got it go get it
If I am parked I have my jacks down to relieve some of the pressure on tires and springs. If extended stays "not often" I will spray the shaft with silcone spray ocasionaly and wipe off. Common sense will tell me that with pressure on them it would tend to work on hose and seals. I just don't like the weight on the tires and spring all the time. JMO
Chelse L. Nash
think I'm losing my mind
but
"don't think I'll miss it"
Nash that is what I do, I will let them down to suppoprt the MH when we are out. but never for any long lenght of time. I spray mine with white lighting silcome grease. I think that is what it is called, but like you I clean them so they do not pick up and dirt and score the shaft.
Hollis,
2003, 36\' Fleetwood Southwind, 8.1 work horse,
Midland Ga.I am a proud veteran 50% DISABILITY and love this country.\"GOD BLESS AMERICA\" TEA PARTY SUPPORTER.
we need to drill and drill now,we got it go get it
BTW I will start doing the summer maintenance when it warms up, I have the oil & filter and the grease gun is hanging on the wall and ready to be used.I still need to get me a filter for the genset. I will have to go to NAPA for that. these last few warm days has me on edge to get the old girl out on the road. Hey that old girl is not MARIA it t he MH.... lol
Hollis,
2003, 36\' Fleetwood Southwind, 8.1 work horse,
Midland Ga.I am a proud veteran 50% DISABILITY and love this country.\"GOD BLESS AMERICA\" TEA PARTY SUPPORTER.
we need to drill and drill now,we got it go get it
My question had to do with when I was traveling and staying at a campground for a month or so at a time. At home, for the winter storage time, the motorhome is in a garage and sitting on jack stands taking some of the weight off the tires and suspension. I do not leave the MH on the hydraulic jacks during the storage period, Also as H2H1 has said, the tires are sitting on i" lumber off the concrete.
Well I am sitting in the cg now with leveling jacks down. IMO that's what they are for to level the MH while camping and help with the rocking. 2002 model and no problems yet "knock on wood"
Chelse L. Nash
think I'm losing my mind
but
"don't think I'll miss it"
bandalop that is what we said, when camping we use the jacks to level and stabilize it, Storage is another thing.
Hollis,
2003, 36\' Fleetwood Southwind, 8.1 work horse,
Midland Ga.I am a proud veteran 50% DISABILITY and love this country.\"GOD BLESS AMERICA\" TEA PARTY SUPPORTER.
we need to drill and drill now,we got it go get it
If in storage for a long period you are doing the right thing by using the jack stands IMO bandlop.
Chelse L. Nash
think I'm losing my mind
but
"don't think I'll miss it"
wished I had a set of good jacks stands to to put mine off the ground. But then I would need a jack to lift it up
Hollis,
2003, 36\' Fleetwood Southwind, 8.1 work horse,
Midland Ga.I am a proud veteran 50% DISABILITY and love this country.\"GOD BLESS AMERICA\" TEA PARTY SUPPORTER.
we need to drill and drill now,we got it go get it
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