Travel Trailer Stabilizer Jacks Are Necessary When Camping

People who travel often in RVs and trailers know that it is necessary to make sure they have the right equipment to keep their vehicle level and stable. Walking from one end to the next can easily cause it to rock back and forth. Having travel trailer stabilizer jacks helps prevent this from happening. Not having these in place could potentially cause damage to the vehicle.

Keeping things still is the idea for using these. Trailers and RVs have a tendency to bounce and move around as you move in and out of the vehicle. The larger ones have four wheels and provide some stability. Those that only have two do not have much stability and all and can even tip over backward in the wrong conditions.

Three main types exist. The manual jacks have a hand crank that is used to raise and lower them. Hydraulic uses liquid pressure to do the same thing. These are often permanently attached to large RVs. The motorized are also popular because they setting into place with the push of a button. They should be placed at the four corners of the vehicle to provide the stability needed.

Park on level ground. If you can't find perfectly level ground, get as close as possible. You can you the front hitch on two-wheeled vehicles to provide the leveling. The RV has a system installed to do this for you.

Place both blocks and chocks. The first part is to put chocks under the tires. One in front and one in back of a tire will keep the RV from moving forward or back. Using a rubber mallet, put these in place nice and tight. Put blocks under the jacks. The stands have a tendency to dig into the dirt or blacktop and they are not as stable this way. With a thick piece of wood, you can provide the surface needed to keep them from sinking in due to the weight.

Lower or install the stands into place. The removable kind is usually stored under the vehicle or in the tow vehicle. Put them on the blocks at all four corners and raise them until they touch the vehicle. Then raise them a bit more to make it nice solid support. These are not for leveling but making it so the vehicle doesn't bounce or move as you walk through it or enter and exit it.

When you are ready to go, just reverse the process. Take down the stands and put the blocks away. Be sure the emergency brake is on before doing so to make sure it doesn't roll when you pull the chocks out. A slight movement isn't too big of a deal. Before removing the shocks, hook the hitch up to the tow vehicle.

Camping is a fun way to relax and enjoy nature. To do so, you want to be sure you are setting up camp safely and making sure your vehicle is secure before settling in. The stands that are used need to match your vehicle or they could slip while in use and cause damage. Providing a stable foundation will keep things in place and make the trip more enjoyable.