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08-30-2022, 07:43 AM #21
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08-30-2022, 08:30 AM #23
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Level, and stabilizers down. Every 5th wheel I've had say to level, put down the stabilizers and then extend the slides. Auto-level says not to extend slides until the trailer is leveled with the legs down. I've never seen one that recommended extending the slides before the trailer was level and stabilized. Your way runs counter to everything I've seen recommended by the manufacturers.
I'm not saying it's wrong, per se, but not recommended by the builders. But if it works for you...
But I could be wrong, it's happened before.Howard and Peggy
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08-30-2022, 08:39 AM #24
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[QUOTE=Hoopy Frood; I've never seen one that recommended extending the slides before the trailer was level and stabilized. Your way runs counter to everything I've seen recommended by the manufacturers.
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I have never once said to not level the trailer. This is a very important part it is the stabilizers that “I”think are the issue
With an auto level system it could lift the wheels off the ground or at least almost lift on the slide side. This would have to allow the frame to flex some
I know on my 2400 bh the bathroom door does not latch I “can” make it latch by over wrenching the stabilizers which must mean I am flexing the frame
But again I have never said to “not” level first. This is a very important step2021 Imagine 2400 BH
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08-30-2022, 09:34 AM #25
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But notice the "stabilized" part. You've repeatedly said you extend your slides before you put down the stabilizers. I'm just saying all the information I've read
say to level and put the stabilizers down before extending the slides. Personally I see no issues with the auto-level lifting the tires off the ground in certain
instances. Grand Design says not to do this for "safety reasons". But I think it's just a CYA.
We'll just have to agree to disagree about this particular issue.Howard and Peggy
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08-30-2022, 09:39 AM #26
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08-30-2022, 10:13 AM #28
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And what makes the owners manual correct?
If you read this entire post I stress to level the trailer first The issue is with auto leveling is that it could theoretically lift the wheels off of the ground which would undoubtedly flex the frame and body
If you don’t agree with this that is okay. It is my opinion it does
Now with coach’s without auto leveling it has been my experience that everyone uses an impact gun to run down stabilizers
Imo this can flex the frame also.
This is all theory but something is binding these slides so that they jump track and fail
I use a level mate pro on my trailer. I back in and always level side to side immediately then unhook and level nose. Hook up power and then deploy my Schwintek. It glides out flawlessly. Then I drop my stabilizers with the hand crank
YMMV2021 Imagine 2400 BH
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08-30-2022, 10:38 AM #29
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08-30-2022, 11:14 AM #30
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Here's my thoughts and why I do it the way I do it. First, I think that there's a difference between tt and 5th and also rig length. Second, the manufacturer does state to level and stabilize the rig first. So if you level the rig, then extend the slide before stabilizing, the weight of the slide will put the rig out of level.
The manufacturer also states that stabilizers are not to be used to level. So, if one ignores it or chooses not to read the manual or follow instructions then......
And yes, we've all seen some using impacts as if they were removing a rusted lug nut from a tire.Steph & Lise
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