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08-19-2013, 06:26 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Grand Ledge
Posts: 19
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Back jack question (electric)
Just purchased a used 2011 Cougar High Country 291. It has electric jacks on the back end. When extending them, what if the camper is higher on one side than the other? Does one jack stop upon contact with the ground, and the other keep lowering until it also touches? Or will both jacks extend the exact same amount, thereby making me use blocks to even out the sides?
Thanks for the advice!
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08-19-2013, 06:39 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Spokane, Washington
Posts: 368
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the rear jack will automatically compensate for moat any ineven ground. Remember not to use them to lever or lift the rv. They help support only to keep the bounce and sway down.
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08-20-2013, 10:41 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Illinois
Posts: 581
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Rear Stabilizers
When I use mine, they somewhat level the RV, but I wouldn't count on them more than 1/2 inch or so. Using blocks on one side to level really won't help, since you really can't raise the RV with the stabilizers, like Bluewater says - note, they are called stabilizers not Jacks. Important subtle distinction.
If you are unlevel side to side, the best solution is to pull(or back) the RV onto blocks on the low side. I carry some pressure treated 2"x10" blocks for those uneven sites, back in past where I want to go ( If I can), and then pull the RV forward onto the 2 blocks on one side. I have enough to go up 2 pieces but haven't ever done that.
I'm also not a real stickler for 100% level, just don't want to walk into a 'funhouse' type of setting. Most people will mention the refrigerator has to be perfectly level, but that isn't so. Most important part of that is to make sure the condensate will run out the drain for the refrigerator pan, of course otherwise you'll get water everywhere you don't want it inside your RV.
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2017 Cougar 333MKS
2015 RAM 3500 HD with 6.4L
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08-20-2013, 05:22 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Central Oregon
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Quote:
Originally Posted by msuron
Just purchased a used 2011 Cougar High Country 291. It has electric jacks on the back end. When extending them, what if the camper is higher on one side than the other? Does one jack stop upon contact with the ground, and the other keep lowering until it also touches? Thanks for the advice!
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Yes.....they will self-adjust.
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2016 Forest River Surveyor
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08-22-2013, 07:09 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 152
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The electric stabilizers on my Laredo are screw driven from a single drive, and as a result have no "self adjustment" feature.
I use blocks of different heights to ensure the rig is being lifted squarely.
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2011 Keystone Laredo 316RL
2005 Ford F250 SD, 6L PSD, 4x4
MOR/ryde Wet Bolt Kit, TST 507 TPMS, 1000w PSW Inverter, JT's Strongarm Stabilizers, and the list goes on....
Yamaha EF3000iSE/B Inverter Generator
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08-24-2013, 07:52 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Vermont
Posts: 367
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Mine self adjust on my 2012 High Country 299RKS, but I level the trailer when I first pull in to the site with leveling blocks under the low side tires. And if the site drops off at the rear, I use more leveling blocks under the rear stabilizers so I don't hyper-extend them.
Remember the rear stabilizers are the last thing down and first thing up.
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Cougar High Country 299RKS, Mor/Ryde pin box, 200w solar
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