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08-12-2012, 07:41 AM
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Jacks Up or Down
When you park your MH for extended periods of time, should the Jacks be UP or DOWN?
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08-12-2012, 07:45 AM
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Hi and welcome to the forum.
Opinions on this vary but I store mine with the jacks down just far enough to remove much of the weight from the tires. I don't believe there is a "right" answer.
Rick
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08-12-2012, 07:52 AM
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Tiffin Owners Club Nor'easters Club
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+ 2 for jacks down.
Dan
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08-12-2012, 08:31 AM
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Freightliner Owners Club
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Jacks down.
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08-12-2012, 08:35 AM
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Forest River Owners Club
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Jacks down. If you live in a corrosive environment spray the jack shafts with light oil to prevent surface rust.
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08-12-2012, 08:36 AM
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I agree with Rick! 
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08-12-2012, 09:45 AM
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Newmar Owners Club
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Hi Farmjudge,
The choice is yours. Either way is acceptable. When ever my coach is not in use, the jacks are up. There are millions of coaches that go south for the winter and sit for months at a time with the jacks down. There is no harm either way.
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08-12-2012, 09:50 AM
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Newmar Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
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Jacks down and spray the shiny part of the jacks with a protective coating or wipe them down with a cloth rag saturated with oil. Works for us.
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08-12-2012, 11:37 AM
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Jacks down
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08-12-2012, 11:57 AM
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Ford Super Duty Owner
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Down
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08-12-2012, 01:01 PM
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Fleetwood Owners Club American Coach Owners Club
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Down...takes the weight off the tires.
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08-12-2012, 04:43 PM
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Tiffin Owners Club
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Farmjudge
When you park your MH for extended periods of time, should the Jacks be UP or DOWN?
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Check with the manufacturer of your RV.
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08-12-2012, 04:52 PM
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Senior Member
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Jacks down. I spray with silicone because that's what the manufacturer of my jacks recommend.
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