SergeAyotte Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Hello everyone! My girfriend and I have gotten a '86 Mini-Cruiser (that's what it says on it LOL) from her parents, and have been enjoying the 3 times we have taken it out on weekends... I have been bitten with the RV bug!!! Being brand new to RV'ing, I wonder if anyone can help me with the placement of the jacks when setting it in the campground, been having one oooo of a pain to try to level the RV everytime (bringing the question where to put the level??)... And any other tips and hints for newbies will be appreciated Also, I wonder if we could replace the scissors jack with hydraulics one completly, and what I should look for (i.e. weight capacity). Thank you in advance for all help, hints, links and tips you will provide! Serge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Most of use leveling blocks to level things. The jacks are just used to stop the rocking or maybe just fine tuning things. The leveling blocks go under the tires and the jacks go on the frame. Check out PPL rv for Lynx levelers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiter Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 My Dolphin has two small bubble levels that the driver can see, One is for side to side, its mounted on the dash. The other is front to back, its mounted on the drivers door post. If you don't have these, you can buy them at any RV store. They are self adhesive. When you install them, you want to use a level and move the truck around to get the Refrigerator level (Use a small bubble level resting on the floor of the freezer compartment). Then mount the self adhesive bubble levels where the Driver can see them. I try and get the truck within 1 notch of level Front to Back and 2-3 notches Side to Side Front to back is a little more critical because of the refrigerator, I usually move the truck around and can find a good spot. If not, I resort to the "Legos". The Legos seem to be 1 notch for each logo block, i.e. if I need to raise the front by two notches on the bubble level, I put two lego blocks under each front tire John Mc 88 Dolphin 4 Auto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Serge: Welcome to the Toy Camping World ! I use two pyramid screw jacks for stabalizers under the frame extensions for the rear bumper. I use two 4 ton hydrolic jacks, one under each side of the chassis frame (approx) near the front of the doors. Two 2 Tons would probably be sufficient but I went with the 4 Ton in case I had a flat on the rear to change. I have a bubble level for the refrigerator. Where we camp, most of the spots are fairly level and only had to use the Leggos twice to help level it. Make happy memories with the TOY HOME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergeAyotte Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 Hi all! Thanks for the replies and tips And there I was thinking I always had to use the jacks till the wheels for of the grounds I am going to go park somewhere level and get a few "stickies" installed, and I like the Lego's instead of using the wood blocks that we inherited Again a big thank you!! Serge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Serge: If there is a weigh station nearby, go in the direction that is closed for the moment and pull up on it and apply your stickies. No one to hurry you up! They should all be level and accurate. 'homer' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Toyota Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I just bought a big set of lynx levelers a #1 great love it product Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Toyota Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I just bought a big set of lynx levelers a #1 great love it product Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Toyota Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I just bought a big set of lynx levelers a #1 great love it product Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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