My regular winter maintenance routine on my pole barn stored class A diesel is to once a month or so, start the motor home up, run all the systems, move the coach forward and back 3 or 4 feet, run the jacks up and down, run the generator, shut down everything in the order I started it, back to winter snooze mode. Keeps all the fluids moving, better for the seals, transmission, engine, everything.
Hi Todd...new RVer and found your channel entertaining and very informative. Your explanation of overcharging the battery was outstanding...as an electronics technician and electrical engineer I found it spot on and easy for a layman to understand. Great channel - I look forward to seeing more.
Our 5th wheel is on a mix of dirt and gravel at a seasonal campground. With the deep freeze/thaw cycle through a Canadian winter, the ground can heave in spots considerably. To avoid possible localized frame stress, I keep the auto-leveling jacks up during winter storage.
Another great video and greater bloopers :). Question: Why do most if not all travel trailers come with stabalizer jacks though many Class C RVs do not?
I've been told that when I store my travel trailer I should lower the front end as far as possible so that water and snow won't pool on the roof. What's your expert opinion?
If you leave the stabilizers down and you are not near the camper in storage there is a chance of a tire goes flat you could put force on the frame such that it damages it. Same premise as to not lift the trailer by the stabilizers.
I've been trying to find some details of when a stabilizer jack would damage the frame and in what way exactly. I think in this instance the stabalizer jack could be damaged if it is not strong enough. Could you direct me to some resources that show how the frame would be damaged?
Follow up question... stabilizers aren't supposed to level because they will bend. That implies they are taking very little weight. Can you raise the stabilizers enough to make a difference on tire weight?
Absolutely, just not completely. Those same jacks are what is used to lift a car tire off the ground. So let’s say between 500-1000lbs for each jack at max load. Does definitely help.
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Hi Todd, thank you all the help. My question is about tires, I have a 2022 jeep gladiator with standard issued tires. I'm pulling my jayco jayflight six tt 3524 lbs max wt. Do I need steel belted radials on my jeep? Ty
So depending on the purpose. Let’s say it’s to store the rv, then in front and behind the axle on the frame. If a propane line runs down it then a 2x4x6 with a 3/4” groove down the middle of the block to secure the frame without pinching the propane line.
You should never put your stabilizing jack down when storing the RV over winter or long periods of time. If the tires lose air pressure or go flat you will damage the stabilizers . They are not designed to hold the weight of the trailer. You can also do damage to the frame. They are also ramps for rodents to get into the underbelly.
When you start talking about solar and solar chargers and everything else that has to do with solar I feel like you are talking a foreign language because you talk so fast and we don’t know the subject.
I agree with a previous reviewer that this is almost as good as taco Tuesday. You got me on the first question. I have a travel trailer and immediately thought I should not use my stabilizers because I want the rain and snow to slide off. I guess that can still happen if I don't level it. No reason not to stabilize it. May actually prevent theft!! THanks again. I'm gonna have a taco now. 🍻🌮🧰
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My regular winter maintenance routine on my pole barn stored class A diesel is to once a month or so, start the motor home up, run all the systems, move the coach forward and back 3 or 4 feet, run the jacks up and down, run the generator, shut down everything in the order I started it, back to winter snooze mode. Keeps all the fluids moving, better for the seals, transmission, engine, everything.
Hi Todd...new RVer and found your channel entertaining and very informative. Your explanation of overcharging the battery was outstanding...as an electronics technician and electrical engineer I found it spot on and easy for a layman to understand. Great channel - I look forward to seeing more.
Our 5th wheel is on a mix of dirt and gravel at a seasonal campground. With the deep freeze/thaw cycle through a Canadian winter, the ground can heave in spots considerably. To avoid possible localized frame stress, I keep the auto-leveling jacks up during winter storage.
Another great video and greater bloopers :). Question: Why do most if not all travel trailers come with stabalizer jacks though many Class C RVs do not?
I leave my stabilisers down but I'm in my trailer once a month and live down in TX.
I've been told that when I store my travel trailer I should lower the front end as far as possible so that water and snow won't pool on the roof. What's your expert opinion?
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If you leave the stabilizers down and you are not near the camper in storage there is a chance of a tire goes flat you could put force on the frame such that it damages it. Same premise as to not lift the trailer by the stabilizers.
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I've been trying to find some details of when a stabilizer jack would damage the frame and in what way exactly.
I think in this instance the stabalizer jack could be damaged if it is not strong enough.
Could you direct me to some resources that show how the frame would be damaged?
Hi i watch whenever I can. Thank you and wanted to wish you a happy new year
Good info on the solar stuff. 👌
Thanks tech tip Tuesday Todd!
Follow up question... stabilizers aren't supposed to level because they will bend. That implies they are taking very little weight. Can you raise the stabilizers enough to make a difference on tire weight?
Absolutely, just not completely. Those same jacks are what is used to lift a car tire off the ground. So let’s say between 500-1000lbs for each jack at max load. Does definitely help.
🔌I LOVE THESE TECH TIP TUESDAYS!!!! 🔌 Gotta review the Electricity chapter in my Home Study Course again!!! ~Big C in the DP 📢 ::: Air Horn 📢 ::: ::: Air Breaks! ::: 🚌🚌🚌
Hi Todd, thank you all the help. My question is about tires, I have a 2022 jeep gladiator with standard issued tires. I'm pulling my jayco jayflight six tt 3524 lbs max wt. Do I need steel belted radials on my jeep? Ty
Big Beard Todd, where is the best place to jack up a travel trailer and to put the jack stands?
So depending on the purpose. Let’s say it’s to store the rv, then in front and behind the axle on the frame. If a propane line runs down it then a 2x4x6 with a 3/4” groove down the middle of the block to secure the frame without pinching the propane line.
Thank you very much.
That's an easy no 👍
Love your tech tip Tuesdays, almost as good as Taco Tuesdays.
Awsome explanation….What did you say. Love ya
Also keeping the stabilizers down add more places for pests and rodents to climb up to your RV when in storage.
Stabilizer Jacks down HARD NO that gives mice more ways to enter your RV
Absolutely not, jack stands only 👍
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You should never put your stabilizing jack down when storing the RV over winter or long periods of time. If the tires lose air pressure or go flat you will damage the stabilizers . They are not designed to hold the weight of the trailer. You can also do damage to the frame. They are also ramps for rodents to get into the underbelly.
I messed up and did it by mistake I hope my trailer is OK thenwheelsnwere off the ground for a few days
When you start talking about solar and solar chargers and everything else that has to do with solar I feel like you are talking a foreign language because you talk so fast and we don’t know the subject.
I agree with a previous reviewer that this is almost as good as taco Tuesday. You got me on the first question. I have a travel trailer and immediately thought I should not use my stabilizers because I want the rain and snow to slide off. I guess that can still happen if I don't level it. No reason not to stabilize it. May actually prevent theft!! THanks again. I'm gonna have a taco now. 🍻🌮🧰