Great video! One tip I'd like to offer is check the pressure you have on the stabilizers during your stay. Throughout my recent trip it seems that the ground wasn't rock solid and I found some had a lot of pressure on them and others were loose. On pack up day one stand was so tight it slightly bent the adjuster screw and one had no pressure. I'll now make it a point to check each one each morning.
My 32 ft camper weighs over 7000 pounds. My "leveling" stands have zero issues being used as jacks. I used them to level all the time and my frame isn't bent They're as strong as the jacks that lift my pickup.
@@HowToRV Thanks for the reply. Warranty?? What warranty ? Hahaha. I don't buy anything new. I'm not a fool. It's foolish to pay such prices for new products . For RVs or even for vehicles. My 32 ft camper is in excellent, like new condition and I paid $2,900 for it.
Good information, yeah it’s hard to not want to crank down on those stabilizers!! They just look so torque-able 😄 when we had our first travel trailer, I had to fight that urge a lot.. thanks for sharing - Kyle and Renee
@@HappilyEverHanks just out of curiosity, when I read your replies, who is actually doing all the cool feedback? I want to think it’s the both of you but that would be hard to do unless your taking turns writing 1 word at a time. LOL.
@@HowToRV sometimes it’s Renee and sometimes it’s me (Kyle). We fail to communicate with each other on what videos we have watched sometimes 😂 sorry if we are confusing, we just want to help support you
@@HappilyEverHanks not confusing at all. It’s awesome knowing that someone that edits and films as good as you guys do, are liking my channel. I love your enthusiasm and may use a tad in some upcoming videos of my own. #TheOldGuy. 😂
Just when when u think it can’t possibly get any better!!!... IYO does it again!!! yet another fabulous video.. loved the blooper at the end.. 😂.. may have been my horn.. lol.. great explanation to those that may not be aware of the damage and voided warranty if not stabilized properly... keep these amazing videos coming and i click the bell!!! notify me!!!
Interesting topic. I agree, using the ratchet wrench will put a lot of torque. I like the idea of a cheaper drill, which gives up easily when hitting resistance, giving me the fast and not to powerful option. Excellent idea using the cup of water for a visual aid.
Nice video, new subsctiber. Appreciate what you share as we are first-time rv'ers. We are full-timm permanent campers, and so far, we have experienced plumbing leaks, our awning that had to be repaired.
I wish that folks could buy such expensive items like an RV and not have problems but it seems that everyone does at some point or another. I typically recommend folks to brush up on their repair skills if they are lookig to buy an RV. Those skills will come in handy.
Great video! I got lucky though on my 2021 26DBH, it came with power stabilizers. Roughly the same concept, they stabilize only, not for leveling but there is a little switch for each front and rear and they go up and down on their own. They are a little slow but I figure this makes sure I don't tweak anything. Left and right come down as one so its less likely to twist the frame too.
I agree with everything you said but i gave you a thumbs down because of your demonstrairion walking around in the trailer, without the stabilizers down you were practicly jumping up and down and side to side but with them down you walked around Very carefully. Not exactly apples to apples.
I noticed before the video starts it shows the stabilizers set down on concrete blocks .. you should never ever set your stabilizers down or your jacks down or anytype of landing gear straight down on to concrete blocks.. you should put the concrete block down and then piece of 2x6 or 2 pieces of 2x4 side by side ontop of the concrete block then your stabilizer or jacks set down on that.. metal on concrete can cause and does make the concrete block break/crack over time ive seen it happen.. not a pretty sight
I have tried it both ways and did not find it to be any different. I only have one slide so it results could be different if someone has more than that.
Just as already mentioned stabilize it's not needed. BUT, with that said. One thing that highly advisable. Is that given the chance lift the wheels. So you don't end up with "flat" tyres. It's always a good practice to do so. Be it in a trailer or a car kept for long periods in the same position. Cheers
Don't mean to sound dumb but you stabilizer up- throwing me are the stabilizer attached to trailer al ready? Welded to frame? Or are they moveable you have to carry them around?? ?? And YOU STATE UNDERNEATH BUT WHERE? WHAT DIES THE BAR THAT YOU PUT JACH PN LOOK LIKE? EHERE ON BAR FÉ
Mine are screwed to thee frame (not welded). They are attached all the time. The bar is about 2 feet long and looks like a C with a straight line on both sides. The c part of the bar is for your cranking hand.
You didn't test it right. You mearly walked softly in a cirlce when you added the stabilizers and rapidly threw your weight around without the stabilizers.
Wrong! But I don't have time to explain it right now. But scissor Jack's only stabilize in One direction! Pyramid Jack stabilizing all three directions!
Absolutely. Great video. Stabilizers not camper jacks!!!
It is amazing how folks buy RVs and do not get the chance to have things like this explained to them.
Great video! One tip I'd like to offer is check the pressure you have on the stabilizers during your stay. Throughout my recent trip it seems that the ground wasn't rock solid and I found some had a lot of pressure on them and others were loose. On pack up day one stand was so tight it slightly bent the adjuster screw and one had no pressure. I'll now make it a point to check each one each morning.
You are spot on. Check this video I made later on. th-cam.com/video/-uMQZV_v-t0/w-d-xo.html
My 32 ft camper weighs over 7000 pounds. My "leveling" stands have zero issues being used as jacks. I used them to level all the time and my frame isn't bent They're as strong as the jacks that lift my pickup.
If you are comfortable with your method then that is fine. Just remember that if anything goes wrong, your warranty may be invalid
@@HowToRV Thanks for the reply. Warranty?? What warranty ? Hahaha. I don't buy anything new. I'm not a fool. It's foolish to pay such prices for new products . For RVs or even for vehicles. My 32 ft camper is in excellent, like new condition and I paid $2,900 for it.
@@adamr8628 very smart process
Great information. Thank you for sharing
Glad it was helpful!
Good information, yeah it’s hard to not want to crank down on those stabilizers!! They just look so torque-able 😄 when we had our first travel trailer, I had to fight that urge a lot.. thanks for sharing - Kyle and Renee
I completely agree. I see that you 2 are almost at the 1K mark. You are rocking it. Keep on wit the gettin on.
@@HowToRV hey thank you so much! 😃
@@HappilyEverHanks just out of curiosity, when I read your replies, who is actually doing all the cool feedback? I want to think it’s the both of you but that would be hard to do unless your taking turns writing 1 word at a time. LOL.
@@HowToRV sometimes it’s Renee and sometimes it’s me (Kyle). We fail to communicate with each other on what videos we have watched sometimes 😂 sorry if we are confusing, we just want to help support you
@@HappilyEverHanks not confusing at all. It’s awesome knowing that someone that edits and films as good as you guys do, are liking my channel. I love your enthusiasm and may use a tad in some upcoming videos of my own. #TheOldGuy. 😂
Thank you for the stableizer video very helpful 😊
Glad it was helpful!
Just when when u think it can’t possibly get any better!!!... IYO does it again!!! yet another fabulous video.. loved the blooper at the end.. 😂.. may have been my horn.. lol.. great explanation to those that may not be aware of the damage and voided warranty if not stabilized properly... keep these amazing videos coming and i click the bell!!! notify me!!!
Yes. It may have been your horn in the blooped ending. 😜
Interesting topic. I agree, using the ratchet wrench will put a lot of torque. I like the idea of a cheaper drill, which gives up easily when hitting resistance, giving me the fast and not to powerful option. Excellent idea using the cup of water for a visual aid.
I am a visual and hands on type of person. I try to explain things in that way.
great video as always! keep them coming
Thanks for the kind words. What did you like most about the video?
Nice video, new subsctiber. Appreciate what you share as we are first-time rv'ers. We are full-timm permanent campers, and so far, we have experienced plumbing leaks, our awning that had to be repaired.
I wish that folks could buy such expensive items like an RV and not have problems but it seems that everyone does at some point or another. I typically recommend folks to brush up on their repair skills if they are lookig to buy an RV. Those skills will come in handy.
*Wiggle around? Nice! Great info....gotta know this or you will pay*
I wouldnt want to have the expense that could come with misuse and I dont want anyone else to either
Great video! I got lucky though on my 2021 26DBH, it came with power stabilizers. Roughly the same concept, they stabilize only, not for leveling but there is a little switch for each front and rear and they go up and down on their own. They are a little slow but I figure this makes sure I don't tweak anything. Left and right come down as one so its less likely to twist the frame too.
I have seen those. If it wasnt for the expense, I would love to install that system on ours.
Good video.. important info
Glad it was helpful!
Good info. Thanks for sharing!
Anytime...Keeping people safe and without problems later on in their ownership is important to this channel.
Awesome video thanks for sharing
Do you have a favorite part in the video?
I agree with everything you said but i gave you a thumbs down because of your demonstrairion walking around in the trailer, without the stabilizers down you were practicly jumping up and down and side to side but with them down you walked around Very carefully. Not exactly apples to apples.
I appreciate the honest. I guess I could have put a little more wiggle in my moves. Lol. Thanks again for the constructive criticism.
@@HowToRV I changed it to a thumbs up, It Was a Really Good video.
@@promaster185 It’s all good. I want you to be honest in your feedback.
Exactly what I was thinking 😂
Great video bro! Stabilizers are not lifters! 👏
Thats right. A lot of people think that they can level the RV with them. I wanted to let them know how important it is to know these kind of things
Well mine must be extra strong because they have no problem lifting my camper and it's 32 ft long and over 7,000 lb.
Hello, my friend! We have an auto level but want to watch and see what you are teaching.
I think this is something that anyone that has manual stabilizers should know.
I noticed before the video starts it shows the stabilizers set down on concrete blocks .. you should never ever set your stabilizers down or your jacks down or anytype of landing gear straight down on to concrete blocks.. you should put the concrete block down and then piece of 2x6 or 2 pieces of 2x4 side by side ontop of the concrete block then your stabilizer or jacks set down on that.. metal on concrete can cause and does make the concrete block break/crack over time ive seen it happen.. not a pretty sight
I have taken note of your suggestion. Thank you for stopping by and caring enough to write a comment
Just curious, do you think the stabilizers should be put down before or after opening slides? Or does it not make a difference?
I have tried it both ways and did not find it to be any different. I only have one slide so it results could be different if someone has more than that.
You remind me of Dennis Quade!
Now you need to tell Dennis Quade that he has a younger twin. LOL.
Never Showed us how to do it
I know that I talked about it but your right, I didn't physically show. I will take note of that and add it to my list of videos to make. Thanks.
Do I need to stabilize when storing at the storage?
You do not. The stabilization is only for you when your in the RV. To keep it fro, shaking around while walking
Just as already mentioned stabilize it's not needed.
BUT, with that said. One thing that highly advisable. Is that given the chance lift the wheels. So you don't end up with "flat" tyres.
It's always a good practice to do so. Be it in a trailer or a car kept for long periods in the same position. Cheers
I have a single axle travel trailer with a slide out. I was wondering I should level and then stabilize before slide out or after slide out is out?
I have heard people say to do it both ways. I do mine before the slideout is extended. Its just easier that way for me.
If the camper is in storage should the stabilizers be down ?
No. The stabilizers should not be down. If something happens to the tires, it would put way to much stress on the stabilizers
Don't mean to sound dumb but you stabilizer up- throwing me are the stabilizer attached to trailer al ready? Welded to frame? Or are they moveable you have to carry them around?? ??
And YOU STATE UNDERNEATH BUT WHERE? WHAT DIES THE BAR THAT YOU PUT JACH PN LOOK LIKE? EHERE ON BAR FÉ
Mine are screwed to thee frame (not welded). They are attached all the time. The bar is about 2 feet long and looks like a C with a straight line on both sides. The c part of the bar is for your cranking hand.
It would be more engaging if you take your sunglasses off.
I have learned to not wear them since making this video. Appreciate the feedback
@@HowToRV Awesome thanks for the tips though they're great. I will have to catch up on your newer videos.
You didn't test it right. You mearly walked softly in a cirlce when you added the stabilizers and rapidly threw your weight around without the stabilizers.
Looking back at this old video. Iagree, Ineed to make it again with more defenitive shakes and balances. Thank you for pointing it out gracefully.
@@HowToRV Thank you for the reply
Wrong!
But I don't have time to explain it right now.
But scissor Jack's only stabilize in One direction!
Pyramid Jack stabilizing all three directions!
Didnt see in the video whee I said that but OK