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05-03-2015, 11:00 AM
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Hydraulic lift question
What is considered an extreme angle to use the lift?
My driveway is on a decline and the angle on the lift screen showed 6  I lift the RV up front to 3 (front wheels are off the ground)
I don't think is a good idea to do that (it doesn't look safe), but can I get away with that?
I'll post some pictures
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05-03-2015, 11:10 AM
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I need to load up and the decline makes it very hard.
Any recommendations?
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05-03-2015, 06:18 PM
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Well, I was able to do what I need it however, it doesn't look safe, and this is not going to be the first time...
What is the most extreme angle you had your RV on a decline surface?
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05-03-2015, 06:30 PM
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put some wooden planks on the wheels and jacks. Wheels off the ground is not really good on the suspension for long periods of time.
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05-04-2015, 04:40 PM
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I have this same problem... tried to get some Dino ramps rated at 16000 lbs, but they sagged the 2nd time used. (four winds 31W). What's the best type/size of wood to use? I split some 2 x 10s under the jacks camping last weekend...
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05-04-2015, 04:59 PM
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The only kind of wood I would consider storing that much weight on would be engineered beams - at least 6"wx10"dx72"long with 2 side-by-side to make 12" wide. Thru-bolted, Gorrila-glued together... the incline / support would take some engineering, but not at all undoable.
It would work, but it wouldn't be cheap.
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05-04-2015, 07:32 PM
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It is never a good idea to have your front wheels off the ground, especially with an Outlaw loading a vehicle/toy in the rear. I'm assuming your meant that you were loading your toys. Those two hydraulic cylinders weren't designed for that action. As stated in a previous, build some ramps from 2x10 tiered to get you close to level, and drive up on them. My 2 cents for you.
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05-05-2015, 07:39 AM
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Here's what I use. You could add another level but they get heavy. Stack opposite in bin for a clean fit.
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05-05-2015, 08:02 PM
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Building a ramp will be ideal 
I will not risk putting all the weight of my toys back there when the wheels are off the ground (not safe), we were organizing and loading the stuff we are keeping in the RV, sorry for not been clear 
To load the toys I drive down my drive way and the road is fairly level.
Thank you
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05-06-2015, 02:53 PM
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When I am at my son's house the parking angle is at least as severe, I have 3 sets of Lynxlevelers, I use 1 set under each front tire to lift 5" the I use the other set under the rams (5" on each side) works great for me.
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