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09-10-2010, 01:13 PM
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Storing your coach
When you store your coach for extended times have you ever used your jacks to lift the coach and installed jack stands under the axles to keep the weight off the tires.
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09-10-2010, 01:52 PM
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I've never done it nor heard of it being done but doesn't sound like a bad idea. Just gut feel tells me it sight be best if the tires weren't all the way off the ground but were sitting on plywood with jack stands releaving most, but not all, of the weight.
It'll be interesting to see what others think.
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09-10-2010, 02:16 PM
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Storing
Equalizer Systems said they don't recomend jacking tires off the ground or mostley off the ground with the jacks. When you level the coach with the system the tires have very little weight off of them. They also said that WD-40 should be the only spray to use and to wipe the jacks when retracting.
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09-10-2010, 02:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mikron
Equalizer Systems said they don't recomend jacking tires off the ground or mostley off the ground with the jacks. When you level the coach with the system the tires have very little weight off of them. They also said that WD-40 should be the only spray to use and to wipe the jacks when retracting.
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Interesting that they would recommend WD-40 as I've always heard that it is a dirt attractant. We use a product called Jig-a-loo for our lubricating needs including the infamous Kwikee steps. Jig-A-Loo - an invisible silicone-based lubricant and water-repellent !
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09-10-2010, 04:02 PM
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Storing
WD-40 will not attract dirt, dust etc or hold it as other sprays such as white grease. They said it washes the surface it is sprayed on and lubricates unlike grease. I had a problem with my basement locks and 2 locksmiths said WD-40 only sprayed into the lockes for the same reason, it washes and lubricates. The coach jacks still need to be wiped when your bring them up.
Just stating what the mfg. said.
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09-10-2010, 04:45 PM
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i always store mine with the jacks down so there isnt as much weight on the suspension to hopefully let it last a little longer ....... At first i didnt do that but have noticed since it seems to ride nicer since the springs have a chance to strech out LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! or it might be my IMAGINATION !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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09-10-2010, 04:46 PM
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Also, if you live in a warm or hot climate, I recommend taking all electronics out. Carbon/Smoke Alarms, Radios, Remotes for TV DVD ect.. I have had batteries popping because of the 125 degree heat inside the motorhome in AZ. Hopefully this winter it will be put under covered storage.
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09-10-2010, 06:49 PM
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We live in Vegas, and when not in use we store our coach in our driveway plugged into shore power.
I keep converter turned off as 110w solar panel keeps both coach and chassis battery charged. During the hot summer months I set the AC thermostat to 90 degrees.
As a portion of our driveway is on an incline, I keep the rear jacks down which lifts the tag wheels off the surface a bit. I've never lubed the jack rams or for that matter cleaned them in 10 years, and to date no leaks around seals.
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10-10-2010, 04:40 PM
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Store ours in the climate controlled caves in the area where we live. Sure is nice not having to winterize.
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10-13-2010, 04:58 PM
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I store Jacks down with wood or plastic pads under tires when parked on blacktop. If parked on Concrete no need for the pads.
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