How to Use Stabilizer Jacks

It is really convenient when you can place your RV into an area where it is flat and even, but unfortunately, there are many places where finding a prefect leveled spot is difficult. This is when RV stabilizer jacks will need to be used to help you find a level position and hold your RV steady in that spot. Also, you must use jack foot pads whenever the ground is soft to keep your RV stabilizer jacks from sinking from the ground and losing your level position. When your RV or trailer is loaded and hitched, this can be operated safely if you do it right. However, when the trailer is not attached to any type of hauling vehicle, safety is questionable. For this, RV stabilizer jacks must always be used while loading and unloading a trailer. The standard model of these RV stabilizer jacks are intended to be used to support the ends of an RV that is parked whereas the RV must be situated on a flat, stable, improved surface or as much as possible a concrete and solid ground. To use your RV stabilizer jacks safely and effectively, try and park on level ground as much as possible. That saves you from having to do a lot of wheel blocking. Prior to unhitching either a fifth-wheel or travel trailer, chock your wheels to prevent any rolling. Improper or careless use of this leveling tool can result in serious personal injuries or even death sustained by the user. 

Before installing RV stabilizer jacks beneath a semitrailer:

• The stabilizer jacks must be entirely and stably supported by its landing gear.
• The wheels must be properly immobilized to resist creep or roll.
• The surface on which the jacks will be used must be even and solid.
• Check if the underside of the trailer is sound where the stabilizing jacks will contact it. If the point of contact is unsound, then the jack might break through the trailer.
• Do not exceed the load ratings to your RV.

Assuming you parked at an ideal level of ground, you then level front to back using the dolly wheel jack on the front; you have chocked the wheels and then you drop the two rear stabilizers till they are fixed on the ground but if you don't have front ones, you probably could install a couple of them, pretty simple and basic. If not, there are those screw type jacks that could be used on the front. However, the risk is greater if you don’t have the right tools and equipment for the job and using those screw type jacks for the front stabilizing are not professionally advisable. Additionally, people standing near the RV may also be at risk for injury if the trailer upends. Using RV stabilizer jacks can help to prevent this problem from occurring and provide reassurance. There are many RV part shops offer a wide variety of RV stabilizer jacks to help you make your next RV camping trip safe and stable without worrying.