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Extended use of jacks - rogerwwebb@... - 04-12-2009 09:22

I keep my jacks down for months at a time also. So far no issues when it comes time to go.

R.W. Webb

91 WL

Cedar Rapids, IA

In a message dated 4/12/2009 7:34:55 P.M. Central Daylight Time, wallacecraig1@... writes:

I leave my jacks down for 3 & 4 months at a time and have never had a problem of any kind. When I am ready to go, the jacks come up without argument or complaint.

Wallace Craig

95 WLWB 42

Azle, Texas

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From: xz3kg7 usa.com>
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Extended use of jacks
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, April 12, 2009, 7:12 PM

I rarely use my leveling jacks because I have an air leveling system that I use when camping. However, when I park for an extended period of time the air leaks out of the suspension, so I wanted to use my leveling jacks. But my question is it ok to use the jacks for weeks at a time to keep the bus level?

Happy motoring.
Alan Johnson
87FC35

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Extended use of jacks - xz3kg7 - 04-12-2009 12:12

I rarely use my leveling jacks because I have an air leveling system that I use
when camping. However, when I park for an extended period of time the air leaks
out of the suspension, so I wanted to use my leveling jacks. But my question is
it ok to use the jacks for weeks at a time to keep the bus level?

Happy motoring.
Alan Johnson
87FC35

Extended use of jacks - Wallace Craig - 04-12-2009 12:21

I leave my jacks down for 3 & 4 months at a time and have never had a problem of any kind. When I am ready to go, the jacks come up without argument or complaint.

Wallace Craig

95 WLWB 42

Azle, Texas

--- On Sun, 4/12/09, xz3kg7 wrote:

From: xz3kg7
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Extended use of jacks
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, April 12, 2009, 7:12 PM

I rarely use my leveling jacks because I have an air leveling system that I use when camping. However, when I park for an extended period of time the air leaks out of the suspension, so I wanted to use my leveling jacks. But my question is it ok to use the jacks for weeks at a time to keep the bus level?

Happy motoring.
Alan Johnson
87FC35

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Extended use of jacks - Pete Masterson - 04-12-2009 14:16

Don't know why not... I've stayed up to six weeks in one location with the jacks down. They stayed exactly where they were supposed to. I don't think it makes much difference to the hydraulic fluid if it's on one side of the valve or the other.

I suppose you could contact HWH and see if they have any procedures they suggest, but I couldn't imagine what they might be...

Pete Masterson

'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42

El Sobrante CA

"aeonix1@mac.com"

On Apr 12, 2009, at 5:12 PM, xz3kg7 wrote:

I rarely use my leveling jacks because I have an air leveling system that I use when camping. However, when I park for an extended period of time the air leaks out of the suspension, so I wanted to use my leveling jacks. But my question is it ok to use the jacks for weeks at a time to keep the bus level?

Extended use of jacks - timvasqz - 04-12-2009 15:22

biggest mistake people make when they park their bus for extended periods of
time is not rocking back and forth to relax the ply on the tires. notice big
rigs that park for the night often run forward then back 20 to 30 feet with the
steer wheel pointed forward/inline. this allows the tires and suspension
(tag/drive) to line up and keeps tire ply from pulling at each other all the
while parked.
as far as extended periods of time with the jacks packed with fluid it is
probably better to have fluid pushing on the seals and valve seals then leaving
it in float. with the same theory I keep my waterpump on while parked and have
little issue in the last 5 years with the sporlan valve seal and water hammer.
Gregory O'Connor
94ptCA

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "xz3kg7" wrote:
>
> I rarely use my leveling jacks because I have an air leveling system that I
use when camping. However, when I park for an extended period of time the air
leaks out of the suspension, so I wanted to use my leveling jacks. But my
question is it ok to use the jacks for weeks at a time to keep the bus level?
>
> Happy motoring.
> Alan Johnson
> 87FC35
>

Extended use of jacks - David Brady - 04-12-2009 15:36

A while back I spoke with HWH about this and they said that
the jacks should be exercised every 30 days. Leaving the bus
up on jacks for 30 day intervals is fine, after which, the jacks
should be retracted and re-extended. You're then set for another
30 days.

David Brady
'02 LXi, CA

-----Original Message-----

From: Pete Masterson

Sent: Apr 12, 2009 9:16 PM

To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com

Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Extended use of jacks

Don't know why not... I've stayed up to six weeks in one location with the jacks down. They stayed exactly where they were supposed to. I don't think it makes much difference to the hydraulic fluid if it's on one side of the valve or the other.

I suppose you could contact HWH and see if they have any procedures they suggest, but I couldn't imagine what they might be...

Pete Masterson
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
El Sobrante CA
"aeonix1@mac.com"

On Apr 12, 2009, at 5:12 PM, xz3kg7 wrote:

I rarely use my leveling jacks because I have an air leveling system that I use when camping. However, when I park for an extended period of time the air leaks out of the suspension, so I wanted to use my leveling jacks. But my question is it ok to use the jacks for weeks at a time to keep the bus level?

Extended use of jacks - jim riordan - 04-12-2009 15:43

My coach sits on the HWH jack most of the time, unfortunately. The only problem is that the return springs get a little streached out so somtimes they don't pull up all the way.

Jim Riordan

88 WBWL XXV

stuart, fl

--- On Sun, 4/12/09, Pete Masterson wrote:

From: Pete Masterson
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Extended use of jacks
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, April 12, 2009, 10:16 PM

Don't know why not... I've stayed up to six weeks in one location with the jacks down. They stayed exactly where they were supposed to. I don't think it makes much difference to the hydraulic fluid if it's on one side of the valve or the other.

I suppose you could contact HWH and see if they have any procedures they suggest, but I couldn't imagine what they might be...

Pete Masterson

'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42

El Sobrante CA

"aeonix1@mac.com"

On Apr 12, 2009, at 5:12 PM, xz3kg7 wrote:

I rarely use my leveling jacks because I have an air leveling system that I use when camping. However, when I park for an extended period of time the air leaks out of the suspension, so I wanted to use my leveling jacks. But my question is it ok to use the jacks for weeks at a time to keep the bus level?

Extended use of jacks - Morey Zuber - 04-12-2009 17:30

Dave, thanks for the HWH info, we're in an extended stay period and we'll
exercise the jacks every 30 days.

MoreyZ
99LXi41'