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dano726 · 12-03-2016, 11:22 AM

Wondering if it is a good idea to raise the coach a little bit using the hydraulic leveling jacks on my 2001 Jayco Eagle. A friend suggested it would talk some weight off the suspension and tires making both last longer. I'm in Minnesota so this would be for a period of about 4 months.

BFlinn181 · 12-03-2016, 08:18 PM

The only downside is if the pistons get dirty or rusted. Using the proper recommended lube on the chrome pistons to help protect them would be one strategy. The other would be to use the jacks to raise the chassis, put blocks or jack stands under the frame, then retract the jacks, leaving the weight on the stands.

dano726 · 12-04-2016, 12:08 AM

Better idea yet. Thanks.

wa8yxm · 12-04-2016, 10:02 AM

I have head that from experts as well. and I have some advice that addresses two problems.

First.. Get some nice 2x12's 11.5" long,, 4 of em at least and lay one on the ground under each jack pad... I've had the pads freeze to the ground but never to the pads.. If the pads freeze to the ground the jacks can come up off 'em no problem, then you drive off (you can drive over em if needed) go back and give 'em a gentle tap with an 8 pound sledge, and they tend to pop right free.. Way easier than freeing the jack

Second, after you park get down there and "Lubricate" as per jack instrucitons,, GENERALLY (not always) this means wipe or spray the pistons down with Silicon spray.. This may prevent that rusting folks talk about up-thread..

That's how I did it, for the first few years.