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09-01-2013, 09:48 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Laval, Qc
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Winter storing: to level or not, that is the question?
So I am presently on my last outing of the season, and will be soon winterizing and parking Galactica at my in-laws for the winter...
What suggestion do you have on this topic?
Should I level my FR 2300 or not? If so, should I simply use blocks under the wheels? The parking spot as a "forward slant".
Should I used scissor jacks to get the wheels off the ground, and if so where?
Thanks in advance for any hint and tips!
Serge
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09-01-2013, 10:03 AM
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Wanna Be Camper
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
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I put 2x10 boards under the tires and generally level the trailer as if I were at a cg. Then put my tire covers on.
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09-01-2013, 10:07 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
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I've often wondered about this as well.
Is there any importance to having it level while stored for an extensive length of time?
My storage slab has a significant left to right grade.
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09-01-2013, 10:52 AM
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Roger and Paula
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Port Charlotte, FL
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Mainly for the refrigerator, is what I've always been told. Also allows for ecen rain runoff, etc.
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09-01-2013, 11:37 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 1,472
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The only reason I level mine is so I can start the refrig when I'm ready to go again. (A refrigerator that is out of level will not be affected as long as it's not running.) Boards under the tires is a good idea. I don't like to jack mine up unless I absolutely have to for fear of getting an axle out of line.( That may be an unfounded fear, but it's there!)
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09-01-2013, 12:14 PM
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phat phrog stunt crew
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: bethalto il
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i put boards under the wheels and give mine a slight nose up attitude to help shed water, snow and/or ice. about a 1/4 bubble.
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09-01-2013, 12:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
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You want to minimize frame twist for long periods. Walls, roof, floor all follow the frame.
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09-01-2013, 12:45 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Franklin County, MO
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SergeAyotte
So I am presently on my last outing of the season, and will be soon winterizing and parking Galactica at my in-laws for the winter...
What suggestion do you have on this topic?
Should I level my FR 2300 or not? If so, should I simply use blocks under the wheels? The parking spot as a "forward slant".
Should I used scissor jacks to get the wheels off the ground, and if so where?
Thanks in advance for any hint and tips!
Serge
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I level ours as much as I possibly can, then put the wheel covers on. Here's the real issue: It SUCKS to think about putting the tt away on the first of September. Yeah, I know...some climates are much different than others, but it is still a sad thing to do...
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09-01-2013, 09:11 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: top side land of Lincoln
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Capt. Mike
I level ours as much as I possibly can, then put the wheel covers on. Here's the real issue: It SUCKS to think about putting the tt away on the first of September. Yeah, I know...some climates are much different than others, but it is still a sad thing to do...
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Is it November yet??
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09-01-2013, 09:27 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Big Spring, TX
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I level after every trip. I store in a hanger that is level so I can level out fast.
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09-01-2013, 09:49 PM
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Denver, CO
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Denver, CO
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heated shed, level and never winter.
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