Stabilizer scissor jacks
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Topic: Stabilizer scissor jacks
Posted By: Jailerlt
Subject: Stabilizer scissor jacks
Date Posted: 06 Nov 2016 at 9:56am
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I am a new r-pod 180 owner. I will not be using it for the next 6 months. I have covered it with a breathable cover but was wondering should I leave the stabilizers up or down? Thanks!
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Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 06 Nov 2016 at 10:16am
IMHO, it makes no difference. The frame and tires don't really care. In the fine print it adds four more ground contact points for ants and pests but who's counting. Just be sure to chock the wheels if there's any incline.
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Charlie
Northern Colorado
OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD
PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 06 Nov 2016 at 3:50pm
We have never used the stabilizers during winter storage. I agree with Charlie, it really doesnt matter.
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2025 Ford Transit Camper van
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171
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Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 06 Nov 2016 at 9:09pm
I put them down, but we do some winter camping and the pod is, essentially, in the back yard, so we're in and out for one reason or another fairly often. The stabilzers are a good idea in our situation, but if your pod is in dead storage for months it may not matter -- unless it's exposed to potential strong winds. Then, in my opinion, they're cheap insurance.
TT
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2010 176
FJ Cruiser
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