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Old 05-24-2006, 04:44 AM   #21
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Tom,

Your way of doing things does NOT offend, I love reading how everyone does stuff like this, as I always learn something. A lot of HOW we do this chocking, blocking thing, has to do with our comfort levels, if yours is a 2 inch block, then GO FOR IT! Nothing wrong with that.

(What I want to know is how you managed to get that rig parked and NOT hit the electric pole, from the photo it looks like it is kissing that pole! )
 
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Old 05-24-2006, 06:53 AM   #22
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Thnks Al for your comments and your right about comfort levels.

When I pull into a spot I measure 3 ft for the slide before putting it out. This was about 3ft 2 inches. Lots of room.

Incidently this pix was at the Casino Magic RV Park at Bay St Louis Miss. before the storm.

Will be changing my photo soon.
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Old 05-24-2006, 10:07 AM   #23
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While Carol and I almost always agree!... This time I am with Lightning Jack. I have never noticed any tendency for the landing gear legs to be unsteady, but these are very personal observations, experiences and preferences. What helps on a forum such as this is for us all to remain open to learning from each other. Honesty compells me to admit that I have not been as careful about chocks as some are. Maybe that's the reason I prefer NOT to have high blocks under the pads. By the way, the question of campgrounds requiring is not the issue here. The issue is HIGH blocks versis 2X lumber blocks. I carry an assortment of lengths of 2X6 boards for leveling and placing under the landing gear pads and the stablizer pads.
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Old 05-24-2006, 12:11 PM   #24
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Dave and Tom,

I find this quite interesting. The "wiggle" factor, could that be from a longer rig (you both have shorter models), or cause we don't have the step up in the bedroom, which I understand added 3 more inches to the height of the rigs?? Well, whatever, for those reasons, or just cause we are more tuned into the "wiggle" factor (which is not necessarily a good thing, mind you).

ANYWAY, I went out and took some photos of our blocks, the first photo shows the front end of Tana in our drive, which slopes from where I was standing to take the photo to the back ground of the photo. Hmmm, that could be confusing, so, lets say it this way, Tana is sitting higher than the end of the driveway, which you can see. When I look at this photo, I have to admit, I must not have been holding that camera straight, as this is crooked! Oh, we can almost walk UNDER the bedroom area and not duck, we need to get er up this high in the front to have the entire unit level. We have had Tana MUCH higher than this, believe me, and of course, much lower, as well.



Next is a close up of the blocks, they are 4 X 6's. Maybe the photo will explain why we feel this is stable.



I find discussions like this so valuable, they make Al and I sit and think, and we discuss the pros and cons as we see them. Thanks Tom and Dave and everyone else for your input.

Carol

OH, and Tom, you are correct, if you had 2 inches clearance on that electric, man, how much do you need?? HAHA
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Old 05-24-2006, 03:51 PM   #25
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Ours sure does wiggle on those landing gear. I can push on the side of the FW near the gear and see them rock sideways. It doesn't take very much effort to do that on ours. Maybe something's wrong with ours but it has been this way since day 1.
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Old 05-24-2006, 04:14 PM   #26
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I am sure some will disagree with me but I do not use chock blocks in front and back of the wheels. I use the wheel locks that go between the tires. The ones I use take a wrench to spread them between the tires not the cam type. I believe the tires will slide before they turn. I put them in place before I unhook and the trailer has NEVER moved. Not to mention limiting movement while inside.
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Old 05-24-2006, 04:15 PM   #27
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Hey, Steve,

That is just what I have been trying to say!

Al can push on ours, same place, and that is when we get the wiggle. We find we have a bit less with the blocks under the landing gear legs.

You always say it so much better! thanks!!!
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Old 05-24-2006, 04:19 PM   #28
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We actually use chocks, and rotochocks (between the tires). BOTH!!!
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Old 05-26-2006, 12:17 AM   #29
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Country Guy

I see from your pic that you have the self (auto) lock pins on the landing legs. What is the black thing towards the bottom of the leg?


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Dave and Tom,

I find this quite interesting. The "wiggle" factor, could that be from a longer rig (you both have shorter models), or cause we don't have the step up in the bedroom, which I understand added 3 more inches to the height of the rigs?? Well, whatever, for those reasons, or just cause we are more tuned into the "wiggle" factor (which is not necessarily a good thing, mind you).

ANYWAY, I went out and took some photos of our blocks, the first photo shows the front end of Tana in our drive, which slopes from where I was standing to take the photo to the back ground of the photo. Hmmm, that could be confusing, so, lets say it this way, Tana is sitting higher than the end of the driveway, which you can see. When I look at this photo, I have to admit, I must not have been holding that camera straight, as this is crooked! Oh, we can almost walk UNDER the bedroom area and not duck, we need to get er up this high in the front to have the entire unit level. We have had Tana MUCH higher than this, believe me, and of course, much lower, as well.



Next is a close up of the blocks, they are 4 X 6's. Maybe the photo will explain why we feel this is stable.



I find discussions like this so valuable, they make Al and I sit and think, and we discuss the pros and cons as we see them. Thanks Tom and Dave and everyone else for your input.

Carol

OH, and Tom, you are correct, if you had 2 inches clearance on that electric, man, how much do you need?? HAHA
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Old 05-26-2006, 12:34 AM   #30
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Ours sure does wiggle on those landing gear. I can push on the side of the FW near the gear and see them rock sideways. It doesn't take very much effort to do that on ours. Maybe something's wrong with ours but it has been this way since day 1.
YES, YES, YES and there is nothing wrong with your rig.
It doesn't take a whole lot of pushing to get this movement. When the legs are extended, watch the legs as someone pushes on the rig and you will see plenty of movement in the legs. This movement multiplies itself when you are inside the rig.
Next time you set up use blockage and the less leg the less movement.

Believe me I wouldn't use this much blockage if it wasn't necessary. Even on this photo I have more leg extended than I like but the site pitches to the front so I needed the front higher than normal to achieve front to rear level.
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Old 05-26-2006, 01:57 AM   #31
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Bryan,

the black things are a grab handle, Al knows the "real" name. These came from the people who sell the rotochocks. They are great, you can really get a grip and leverage with these. Pre-black handles, I had a difficult time raising and lowering the landing gear legs, NOT NOW!!
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Old 05-26-2006, 04:14 AM   #32
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Just checked mine and I don't see any rocking but my bi-pod is inplace which helps. Or course I am a little lower to the ground with my 8 inch frame.

Last year we were close to two of hurricanes and my trailer was very stable during the 70K winds. I know because I was watching closely.
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Old 05-26-2006, 07:16 AM   #33
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Well now I have something new to try next time we camp. I have always used very little if anything under the landing gear. I carried around 2 1/4" steel plates to put down on soft surfaces and always extended the legs all the way down. We do get some movement up in the front living room even with the Tripod in place. We have plenty of 4x10 lumber that we carry just in case we need it but seldom use it. I will have to try and see if the theory of less leg = less movement. We always use the chocks between the tires before unhooking as well.
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