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Old 05-26-2019, 07:20 AM   #1
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Raising all jacks while unhooked?

I am currently unhooked, and level with slides and steps in. If I lower my front jacks all the way down, will I have any problems pushing "retract all jacks"? Am I correct that my front would be as low as possible and the back as high as possible? I want to add some rollers to my new 2" hitch (after throwing away the factory one) Thanks for any suggestions!
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Old 05-26-2019, 07:35 AM   #2
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You are correct. The front will kneel down and the rear will come up.
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Old 05-26-2019, 07:55 AM   #3
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You should be able to press your button. Since front is already retracted just rear jacks should retract. If all are out extended and you push button same result. So out of ignorance and curiosity. Rollers to hitch ?
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You should be able to press your button. Since front is already retracted just rear jacks should retract. If all are out extended and you push button same result. So out of ignorance and curiosity. Rollers to hitch ?
Hitch is really heavy duty with skid plates. When backing up my driveway, I barely drug the skid plates so I'm adding some heavy duty rollers which are about 2" below the skid plate. I figure a 5th wheel has a lot of give in the spring area to keep me from dragging.
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Thank you and enjoy the install. I enjoy getting hands dirty
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I have tried that and when the front came down I was very nervous.
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I have the level-up jacks and lower my front end to the ground every time I wax the nose. No problem ......
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I am sure that is so. It just made me nervous.
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I am sure that is so. It just made me nervous.
If the wheels are adequately blocked why should you worry? If you feel your wheel chocks aren't up to the task just add a cinder block in front of the chocks.
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Thanks to NMWildcat, I raised the 4 rear jacks by using the inside touchscreen and then lowered the front jacks by using the outside touchpad. After my little job, I raised the front jacks slightly and then pushed the auto level button and all was returned to its previous setting. All is good!
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Thanks to NMWildcat, I raised the 4 rear jacks by using the inside touchscreen and then lowered the front jacks by using the outside touchpad. After my little job, I raised the front jacks slightly and then pushed the auto level button and all was returned to its previous setting. All is good!
Congrats!!! Glad it worked out well for you. Isn't the Level-Up system just the best option ever?!!
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