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Jan 10, 2019 13:34:18 GMT -5
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Post by mkpaint on Jan 10, 2019 13:34:18 GMT -5
So I have 6 point leveling system, but still feel movement of others in rv. Looking for suggestions and if this is normal then I will be ok.
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Post by Chuck on Jan 10, 2019 13:49:27 GMT -5
I also put cross chocks  an some people use lago blocks  or I carry 8x10 1ft long wood blocks to put under leveling system if needed ...
Safe travels 
Chuck
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Rv shake
Jan 10, 2019 16:52:33 GMT -5
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Post by mkpaint on Jan 10, 2019 16:52:33 GMT -5
I need to get that deal to lock tires in place. I am sure that would cut down on movement.
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Rv shake
Jan 10, 2019 19:13:35 GMT -5
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Post by kaboom on Jan 10, 2019 19:13:35 GMT -5
I have found that extending the level up legs as little as possible really helps take the shake out of it. Like Chuck said use more pads or carry wood blocks. I use the X chocks also and they do help
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Post by Edd505 on Jan 10, 2019 22:26:16 GMT -5
I have found that extending the level up legs as little as possible really helps take the shake out of it. Like Chuck said use more pads or carry wood blocks. I use the X chocks also and they do help Exactly the shorter the leg the less shake. |
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Post by johnr on Jan 11, 2019 8:04:52 GMT -5
I think it all depends on your campsite. There are places I go (with a 4 point leveling system) and the camper feels as solid as a rock. Then there are other sites where it shakes and rocks like crazy. I think, as others have noted, if you have to raise the front or the back jacks much higher than the opposite side, it leads to instability.
I personally don't like the tire cross chocks. There's something that makes me cringe when I see the torque those put on the tires and axles. I will freely admit that it's a personal thing and not founded in any actual issue that I've personally seen.
Do you have the J.T. Strongarms on any of your jacks? I think those make a huge difference.
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Post by lynnmor on Jan 11, 2019 10:19:57 GMT -5
I personally don't like the tire cross chocks. There's something that makes me cringe when I see the torque those put on the tires and axles. I will freely admit that it's a personal thing and not founded in any actual issue that I've personally seen. I agree with this. I only use the X-chocks to prevent rolling if one side has the tires above ground level such as on blocks or boards. There can be considerable force exerted on the axles and those with marginal construction, like the 3500 lb, may be compromised. If you use these things, do not overdo the tightening. Frame flex can be a part of the movement problem so make sure that all 6 jacks are carrying about the same weight. On trailers with 4 jacks, consider adding another set near the axles. Side to side movement may be caused by the sloppy fits of jack assemblies, the Strongarm type of bracing can help with this. |
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Rv shake
Jan 11, 2019 11:05:03 GMT -5
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Post by mkpaint on Jan 11, 2019 11:05:03 GMT -5
I have a lippert 6pt hydraulic leveling system.
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Post by Chuck on Jan 11, 2019 11:24:38 GMT -5
I have a lippert 6pt hydraulic leveling system. We also have a 6 point leveling system an put wooden blocks under the pads, most times one 8x10 1ft block will do it under each pad an sometimes none an only cross chocks on wheels ...
Chuck
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Rv shake
Jan 11, 2019 12:49:58 GMT -5
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Post by mkpaint on Jan 11, 2019 12:49:58 GMT -5
Ty I will try. I have wood blocks under legs but they are only 3-1/2" tall.
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Rv shake
Jan 11, 2019 21:53:51 GMT -5
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Post by kaboom on Jan 11, 2019 21:53:51 GMT -5
I also have the 6 point level up system.
I agree that it appears over tightening the x chocks could put unnecessary force on the axles. I'm careful to only tighten the x chocks enough to keep the tires from rolling. I also recheck later after the tires have cooled completely.
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Post by Edd505 on Jan 13, 2019 21:53:04 GMT -5
4 point or 6point the less leg out the less shake.
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Post by laknox on Jan 15, 2019 10:43:43 GMT -5
We have thee 4-point system on our D1500 277 and it's amazing how much more stable it is, even =without= the JTs tightened up. Yes, you can still feel a bit of shake when everything's tightened down, but that's acceptable to us. I do have some glue-lam scraps I put under the rear jacks to gain about 3", but I do that more to keep from running out of travel on the jacks than for stability. I also extend the front jacks quite a bit before dropping the extensions. I put one lego block under each front pad, more to keep them from sinking than for "elevation". With the 4-pt, I guess I could use more... :-)
Mkpaint, if you don't have JTs (or BAL) installed, get a set and install them. They help a lot!
Lyle
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