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12-23-2021, 04:22 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2020
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To unhook or not
Do you recommend unhooking for an overnight stop, and if no, do you use the stabilizer jacks while still hooked up. We're in a 38RLS 5th wheel.
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12-23-2021, 05:32 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
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If close to level I will remain connected and just do a manual level with the jacks enough to just stabilize the RW before putting the slides out.
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Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD Crew Cab High Country DRW, D/A, 2016 RW39MB, Dual ACs, Auto Level, Auto Sat Dish, Stack W/D, King Sleep #, 17.5" Sailuns w/Disc, MORryde IS & Pin, Comfort Ride Hitch, 5.5 Onan, Res Fridge & Induction Cook Top
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12-23-2021, 07:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
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We always did the same if close to level. Put jacks down manually and stay connected to truck for overnight stays.
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2020 Newmar Baystar
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12-23-2021, 10:53 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2019
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Same here. If close to level, manually put the jacks down. You don’t want to stress the hitch connection at the truck. REMEMBER you are putting pressure on the hitch in every direction but straight up, until you unload the suspension. A little is ok but just beware of what is happening. Never use auto level while hitched.
If you are not sure about this, unhitch.
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01-01-2022, 05:31 PM
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
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I Always Disconnect
Totally agree with replies you've received!
I always disconnect cause it's so easy. My previous rig, we used blocks of wood for side to side as electric landing gear only did ft. to back. Now I push a button, and all stress is off truck, we're perfectly level and very stable!
We have had a medical emergency during the night, being disconnected, we could get to help quickly. As an old Boy Scout my training was, be prepared.
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Howard & Patti
2013 Redwood 36 FB adopted Nov 2015
2019 RAM 3500 Big Horn Crew Cab Long bed
Always with our dogs - P.T. & Baylee
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01-01-2022, 05:32 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
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Just hook up water/ electric / cable & enjoy. I NEVER had to put the jacks down …. no issues. Next morning, disconnect utilities & hit the road.
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Mike & Gayle
Our 3 fur children "Ting-Tang"&"Saylor"(Shih Tsu's) &"Kai" (Finnish Spitz)
2007 Silverado Classic 3500 LT C.C. Longbed Dually,
Duramax, Allison Tranny, 62 Gal. Titan Tank
2016 39MB 5.5 Onan, Residential Package, Goodyear G114's, Mor/ryde heavy duty Shackle/bushing upgrade.
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01-01-2022, 07:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
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If it is near level, I put the landing jacks down until they just unload the springs so that the RV doesn't wobble when you walk around. For a quick overnight, we only put the bedroom slide out.
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Elliott & Vicky, and Sadie the GSD copilot
2014 36RE, Onan, Titan disc brakes, 17.5 inch Sailun H tires, lots of other options
2013 RAM 3500 CC, LB, DRW, Cummins, AISIN, 4x4
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05-17-2022, 05:20 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 124
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rosey
Just hook up water/ electric / cable & enjoy. I NEVER had to put the jacks down …. no issues. Next morning, disconnect utilities & hit the road.
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Same here, if it's reasonably level, I just hook up, slides out and don't put the jacks down. We may get a little body movement, but it's not enough to warrant jacks. It's the most tactical efficient approach to getting to my destination.
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woodman1
2017 F-350 SRW 4x4 CrewCab
2017 Redwood 36RL with Goodyear 17.5 G114 and MorRyde IS, Disc Brakes
TireMinder TPMS monitor/Slide covers
Fusion backup monitor
PullRite Superglide 2900 Hitch
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