brown774 Report post Posted November 25, 2021 We have 2007 Monaco Diplomat. Do we leave the hydraulic jacks down for storing long term? Thank you for input. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossboyer Report post Posted November 25, 2021 I have my jacks down. Will not be using motor home until next May. So 7 months all together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted November 25, 2021 3 hours ago, rossboyer said: I have my jacks down. Will not be using motor home until next May. So 7 months all together. I would definitely spray them down with WD-40 and wipe them off before retracting them. The dirt and dry shafts could damage the seals. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossboyer Report post Posted November 25, 2021 This is true, but remember that WD-40 is really a cleaner and doesn’t privide lubrication. Since HWH states that you can use Automatic transmission fluid in their hydraulic system, you could after cleaning us it sparingly to lubricant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five Report post Posted November 25, 2021 My manual says to store the MH with jacks down....that's what they are for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted November 26, 2021 I would recommend reading what HWH has to say. https://www.hwhcorp.com/ml47149.pdf My opinion is You can leave them down but clean and lube them before retracting them to prevent damage to the seals. But it's your money. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted November 26, 2021 Storing on the leveling jacks is advised, this removes all the coach weight from the tires, leaving only the chassis weight on them. Tires should be inflated to sidewall imprinted air pressure and covered for long-term storage according to Michelin, Firestone and Goodyear, to name a few tire mfgrs. HWH jack shafts are made from SST, they do not rust. wildbill provided a link to proper care of jack shafts, Quote: "Make sure to use water or WD-40 to loosen any dirt before wiping the jack rod.If the jack rod has been greased or silicone sprays have been used on the jack rod, use WD-40 to loosen the grease or silicone and wipe the rod clean." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted November 27, 2021 Jacks down in storage! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
