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If side-to-side leveling is required, dig a shallow hole under the tire(s) on the high side,
or make a step leveling ramp using 1" x 6" or 2" x 6" boards of varying lengths. Pull
forward or back onto the leveling ramp until the tire(s) on the low side are level.
If front-to-back leveling is required, unhitch the trailer from the tow vehicle, install the
jack pad and crank or run the front jack down. The front jack should always rest on the
jack pad and if the ground or surface is soft, place a board under the jack pad. Disconnect
the safety chains, the pigtail, and breakaway cable from the tow vehicle. Move the front
jack up or down until the trailer is level.
If the trailer is not equipped with stabilizing jacks, jack stands (available from your
dealer) may be placed under the frame to eliminate sway when persons move about inside
the trailer. When using jack stands, lower the front jack about 2 inches below level. Place
a jack stand under both main frame members—
NEVER AGAINST THE FLOOR
—at
the rear of the trailer. Raise each jack until it touches the frame. Raise the front jack about
2 inches above level and place jack stands under the main frame members near the front
of the trailer. Raise the jacks until they touch the frame, then lower the front jack to level.
(See Figure 4)
If your trailer is equipped with a power front jack, you may have to run the jack up or
down. The switch is spring-loaded and will return to the OFF position when released. If
your power jack has a switch cover, be certain to replace it when not using the switch.
Familiarize yourself with the direction of travel of the jack post and the corresponding
switch direction.
If the trailer has permanently-mounted stabilizing jacks, (See Figure 5), level the trailer
as outlined above, lower the stabilizers to the ground, and fi rm up. Before moving your
trailer, crank stabilizers to the FULLY CLOSED position, then give another quarter turn
to snug up.
CAUTION: Stabilizer jacks are designed for FINE LEVELING AND STABILIZ-
ING ONLY. Do not attempt to use them for jacking purposes or to support the full
weight of the trailer.
To level the fi fth wheel, lower front jacks, place a board under each jack skid on soft or
frozen ground. Disconnect the pin hitch, pigtail, and breakaway cable. Drive the tow
vehicle away. Level the unit by moving the jack up or down. Install jack stands at the rear
of the fi fth wheel by lowering the front jacks 2 inches below level and placing jacks un-
der the rear main frame members —
NEVER AGAINST THE FLOOR
. Raise the jacks
until they touch the frame, then raise the front jacks to level.
Figure 4 TYPICAL JACK STAND Figure 5 TYPICAL STABILIZING JACK
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