Living with your Trailer - continued
Stabilizing Procedures for a Conventional Trailer
1. If the site is not an asphalt pad, concrete slab or other prepared surface, be sure it is as
level as possible. Be sure the ground surface is not soft and will support the weight of
the trailer on the stabilizing jacks or other support devices.
2. Before uncoupling, level the trailer from side to side with suitable lengths of 2" x 6"
wood blocks forward of the front of wheels and tow the trailer onto the 2" x 6" blocks.
Block the trailer wheels so the trailer cannot roll.
3. Put the foot pad on the hitch jack post, uncouple the trailer from the tow vehicle and level
the trailer front to rear. It may be necessary to place a sturdy 2" x 6" wood block or
equivalent under the jack post foot pad to support to support the jack post on soft
ground surfaces.
4. To assure reasonable level at the refrigerator, use a round bubble or carpenters level,
inside the refrigerator.
5. Lower the factory installed stabilizer jacks (if equipped) at the front and rear or posi-
tion stabilizer jacks under the main frame rails, two or three feet in from the front and back.
Adjust each jack to a snug, tight fit. Sturdy wood blocking or equivalent may be required
to provide supporting area on the ground.
6. After stabilizing the trailer, be sure the trailer frame is not twisted, buckled, or stressed.
Check that all doors and windows operate freely and do not bind.
7. Before resuming travel, be sure all stabilizer jacks are removed or fully retracted.
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CAUTION
After-market stabilizer stands must be placed only under chassis frame rails.
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WARNING
Do not use the stabilizer jack(s) as a tire changing jack.
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WARNING
Use only the handle provided with the stabilizer jack. Do not use any kind of "cheater"
bar on the handle.
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WARNING
Do not attempt to use the stabilizer jack(s) to level the trailer,
lift the weight of the trailer, raise the tires off the ground,
or otherwise place all the weight of the trailer on the stabilizer
jacks. Damage to the trailer frame and/or door jamb(s) may occur.
Any damage to stabilizer jack system or chassis frame from misuse
would not be considered a warrantable repair.
Units with Slide-Out Rooms
The slide-out room(s) are designed to provide additional living space.
There are several types of slide-outs available as standard or optional equipment on your trailer.
Refer to the Slide-Out section of the Equipment chapter for proper setup and operation.
Remove all travel locks before operating the slide-out, and replace them before moving the
trailer.
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