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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion

05-14-2011, 03:05 PM

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Posted By JackandJanet

As Jim said, it's too easy to twist the frame if...

As Jim said, it's too easy to twist the frame if you try to "level" it significantly using the jacks. This would cause severe problems for the lifting system.

- Jack

Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion

05-13-2011, 02:01 PM

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Posted By JackandJanet

I think you're right regarding the stabilizers,...

I think you're right regarding the stabilizers, Jim. You'd have to be VERY careful using them on a Hi-Lo to raise a side for leveling. Probably about a half turn at each end at a time, both up and...

Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion

05-13-2011, 10:13 AM

Replies: 22

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Posted By JackandJanet

I wonder though, about some stabilizing jacks I...

I wonder though, about some stabilizing jacks I see in the Camping World catalog? They supposedly have a 7500# leveling/stabilizing capacity and are the scissors type jacks that extend up to 24"....

Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion

05-12-2011, 11:08 PM

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Posted By JackandJanet

YES! That is how they are to be used. I have...

YES! That is how they are to be used. I have cranked both, on one side, up maybe less than an inch to fine tune the level though. The front to back level is always done with the tongue jack.

- Jack

Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion

05-12-2011, 08:47 PM

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Posted By JackandJanet

I've not had to do this. If I park the trailer...

I've not had to do this. If I park the trailer where it's pretty nearly level already, the door closes and stays shut and opens normally with the top raised. Then, when I lower the stabilizing jacks,...

Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion

05-11-2011, 11:39 PM

Replies: 22

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Posted By JackandJanet

The lower half is easily "wracked" (twisted) if...

The lower half is easily "wracked" (twisted) if the trailer is not level.

In our trailer, I level it by using a level on the "trim" (seam?) at the bottom of the lower half between the side and the...

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