Winterizing trailers
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Winterizing trailers
Due to some health issues and conflicting vacation schedules; my 5th wheel RV didn't/won't get used this summer. Will last seasons antifreeze be fine or should I re-winterize it again this fall?
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There is no specific shelf on RV antifreeze and I would not expect a problem. Given how long your trailer will be sitting, I would suggest you be sure to chlorinate your fresh water system when you put it back in use.
If possible, I would also suggest you periodically operate your appliance. The electronics in particular do not do well with prolonged periods of hibernation. Also don't forget your tires.
I hope you are feeling better and will be able to use your trailer next year!
Steve
If possible, I would also suggest you periodically operate your appliance. The electronics in particular do not do well with prolonged periods of hibernation. Also don't forget your tires.
I hope you are feeling better and will be able to use your trailer next year!
Steve
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thats alot of hassle just get covers for them and put the stabilizer jacks down to release some weight.
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Rear stabilizer's on 5th wheel are NOT supposed to take weight off wheels! They are stabilizers ONLY. At LEAST use some big bottle jacks right behind the rear wheels on frame and remove the weight that way. 
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i never said the wheels should leave the ground, obviously there not supposed to be used for, all i meant was to stabilize the weight
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[quote=rob188;9230887]i never said the wheels should leave the ground, obviously there not supposed to be used for, all i meant was to stabilize the weight[/quote
I understand that. I was just using the motor homes as an extreme example of what folks do with their levelers. Sorry I didn't make that clear in my post.
I have seen dozens of folks trying to level with their stabilizer jacks on the front and/or rear of fifth wheels and travel trailers. In reality, all they are intended to be used for is eliminating some of the bounce when the towable is walked in. I'm working the local NASCAR race this week and should shoot a picture of all the motor homes with their wheels dangling in the air.
I also see landing gear bevel gears blown out on a regular basis by folks with two motor legs who try to level side-to-side with their landing gear. Saw it once here at the race where the fifth wheel was parked on such a steep bank with the slides out, I was amazed it didn't roll over. Took hours with bottle jacks to get it upright enough to get it back on the truck. Needless to say the landing gear went to heaven on that one.
Steve
I understand that. I was just using the motor homes as an extreme example of what folks do with their levelers. Sorry I didn't make that clear in my post.
I have seen dozens of folks trying to level with their stabilizer jacks on the front and/or rear of fifth wheels and travel trailers. In reality, all they are intended to be used for is eliminating some of the bounce when the towable is walked in. I'm working the local NASCAR race this week and should shoot a picture of all the motor homes with their wheels dangling in the air.
I also see landing gear bevel gears blown out on a regular basis by folks with two motor legs who try to level side-to-side with their landing gear. Saw it once here at the race where the fifth wheel was parked on such a steep bank with the slides out, I was amazed it didn't roll over. Took hours with bottle jacks to get it upright enough to get it back on the truck. Needless to say the landing gear went to heaven on that one.
Steve
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Good advice, and often overlooked. Where we live it's packrats. They do incredible amounts of damage to wiring and anything else plastic. We have to keep lights burning under the trailer when it's parked. The little b***ards don't like light!