Why You Might Need RV Stabilizing Jacks

Some RVs are heavier and more solidly built than others, but as a general rule, RVs are made to be light so they can be more economical with respect to fuel and transportation. Because of that, once they are set up in camp, there are some models that are more prone to shifting and rocking as people move about inside. If you have an RV that is prone to this occurrence, it may be well worth your while to invest in some RV Stabilizing Jacks to give your RV a more stable feel and keep it from rocking from side to side.

Some RVs have auto leveling systems that will not only level the RV on uneven surfaces but can also provide additional stability to keep the RV from rocking and rolling back and forth. Even though these auto stabilizers and levelers can be used to level the RV, you should keep in mind that RV stabilizing jacks should not be used to lift or level an RV. For the most part, they are not rated to tolerate these stresses. Their purpose is only to give the RV a more stable feel. There are plenty of reasons why you should level an RV, but that is a separate issue.

Stabilizing jacks do not specifically level an RV - their purpose is to give the system a more solid foundation to keep things from moving. You might potentially run into some of the same issues with an unstabilized RV as you would with one that is not level, but as stated, that is a separate issue.

You should also keep in mind that you should not try to use stabilizer jacks without jack pads. In fact, it’s generally not a good idea to use an auto-leveling system without the use of jack pads to prevent the jack from sinking into the ground, so whether you came here for RV stabilizer jacks or for more information on a stabilizing system, read on.

When you use a stabilizer jack or your auto level system that is made up of jacks, the jack will be exerting enormous pressure on the ground beneath it. Since much of the time RVs, travel trailers, and campers are parked or situated on unpaved ground, putting all of that pressure can push the foot of the jack into the ground. This can make it difficult to lower the jack later and it can also result in more than normal wear and tear on the jack. In addition, if the ground is so soft that the jack sinks into it, you aren’t going to get a fair amount of stability from the jack. You need the assistance of a jack pad to increase the surface area and the traction on that surface.

While you can use RV stabilizing jacks on RVs without a stabilizing system, you should carry jack stabilizer pads regardless of when you run into the type of situation described above. And if you are looking for jack pads or RV jacks of any make or model, be sure to check out the options that RV Upgrades can offer you.

RV Upgrades carries RV trailer stabilizers, leveling blocks, wheel chocks, heavy-duty stabilizer jacks, and more, all on their website. Whatever your needs are in stabilizing or leveling, you can find something to address the issue on their website at RVUpgrades.com. Visit their website or call them at 866-332-7881 to learn more about the different solutions for leveling and stabilizing for your RV, and to find the tools and equipment to make it possible.

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