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Word of warning about using your hydraulic jacks
06-07-2021, 13:37
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Word of warning about using your hydraulic jacks
I pushed one corner down too hard and cracked my passenger window once, and learned an expensive lesson. But in the middle of a repower I was surprised at the damage done over the years from the jacks torquing the bus at various times. The frame had a wrinkle on the drivers side, and the front access doors did not close well from the body being tweaked. Bluebird understood the problem because I think on newer birds they eventually moved them from the very front as on my 1981 back to the wheels. İmage
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06-07-2021, 17:53
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RE: Word of warning about using your hydraulic jacks
You can cause twisting in the newer models, as well. Always try to operate the jacks in pairs. One side or one end, never diagonal.

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06-08-2021, 00:05
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RE: Word of warning about using your hydraulic jacks
I see reference to other RV's having only three jacks with one in the front to avoid the problem.
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06-08-2021, 23:00
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RE: Word of warning about using your hydraulic jacks
You can still twist with 3 jacks, you’re just not as stable when they’re set! Wink

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06-09-2021, 01:25
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RE: Word of warning about using your hydraulic jacks
While you’re lessening the twisting motion when the uneducated use a 3 point jack system, you definitely still get twisting of the frame. While it may be minimized enough to eliminate cracked glass, you’re still getting it. Proper utilization of a 4 point stabilization system will always eliminate issues AND be much more stable.

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