I dropped my RV. Tire change gone wrong…

[@ron827]

Crawling under a wonky supported RV is a comment generator and it worked BUT just because you "got by with it this time does not mean you will the next time." :-)

[@lotharschiese8559]

Yah, NO PROPER BLOCKING to be seen! Insane! Don't touch anything, TOO MUCH! Oh, a reminder, there are NO WHEELS on this unit!

[@DjWhitehead-rv8ki]

Agreed tbh. And I'm a cowboy

[@pear7777]

Still haven't seen Casey react to this atrocity.

[@LMBee00]

@@pear7777 He cares about likes and subscribers. He's got plenty of money, by the looks of his tow vehicles. He's not going to acknowledge any of the negative comments, cuz it's bad for business.

[@pear7777]

@@LMBee00 I called him out in another commentsection, he states the axles are still under this RV so he is safe.. I beg to differ.

[@RobertDAmerigo]

Casey I worked for Coachman servicing bigfoot systems for over 15years & yes you can leave the system fully extended for long periods of time ( like winter storage )as long as you coat the pistons with lubricant prior to lowering ( 556,WD40,) , what happened in your case & i have seen it many times is the front left gave way lost pressure over time causing the RV to tilt applying more side force to the left rear lean which in turn caused the base to dig in and eventually causing the supports to bend at their weak points ,your system when working properly should be able to support the RV for an indefinite amount of time while extended ,but please remember it is an open system meaning if you have a bad seal or blow a weak line due to dry rot the system will come down retract so while up for service use jack stands , and it always good to have your piston feet on 2x12x12 pressure treated pads to widen the foot print .

[@kclarkeadventures]

Crawling under a broken jack system was not the smartest thing I’ve seen. I would have put jack stand under it before leaving it with out tires.

[@davebaker489]

I was thinking that too. But he'll get more replies and boost those Tube numbers. Also since he lived it's a win win.

[@MRGUMMI3B3AR80]

Jack stands would've just sunk too I'd put dunnage

[@tomamos5771]

If you were in my shop, FIRED! I dislike funerals. Yes 45 year RVDealer

[@EnufIsTooMuch]

@@tomamos5771 RV dealer? Can you fix Casey's RV self-leveling jack problem?

[@BionicLesbian]

​@@tomamos5771🤡

[@thinfourth]

When do we get the video of you squishing the garmin with the zaklift?

[@larryjohns8823]

First pull it out with your Yankum rope😅

[@outlawbillionairez9780]

In the meantime... Hydraulic Press Channel. 👍

[@dannywylie7564]

He's already stated before, yes the camera is total crap but he keeps it because he does sooooo much with that little thing including his e-log

[@invisibilianone6288]

With video from different angles, on repeat. Background music, "UNDER PRESSURE"🎯⚡😁

[@RednebC]

Ask @RonPratt what he’s using. And then set the one you have on fire!

[@tonyserbousek8367]

Casey: this leveling jack system has never worked right … but I’m gonna trust it and leave it to support the entire weight of the RV

[@TheRocco96]

And he also crawles underneath it!

[@TaylorKlemsbiggistFan]

but its worked before a few times

[@barbedstar6480]

Lesson learned...for all of us! Now, you need to make out a bill for this recovery, frame it and put it on your office wall as a reminder to not push your luck.... luck might get tired of saving your ass! Really good video, kiddo.

[@philduoos2961]

Not to this extent, but how many of us have done stuff on our vehicles thinking "This won't take long, all I have to do is...."

[@DonFarmer-hq5sw]

Listening to you problem solve on the fly ❤. Very entertaining 😊

[@chaspruitt2610]

Brother, I enjoyed the video. BUT I cannot believe you crawled under that camper with it only supported by broken & bent leveling jacks. 😱🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ What were you thinking???

[@cunnings309]

I saw this danger too and I shouted in front of my screen “Get out of there, get out of there, it could fall at any time”! then I realized that I was all alone in the house and you couldn't hear me...

[@user-vz2ei3sb7r]

That’s all I could think of too when he crawled under there KC got big balls

[@dave550821]

They make itty bitty rvs supported by collapsed jack stands. Most people call them mouse traps. The only thing Cassey was missing was a block of cheese😂

[@billienomates1606]

Obviously he is not thinking, this is how people get maimed and die from stupid accidents that could easily have been avoided.

[@RealMrNails]

Y'all people that comment on his videos sometimes are an absolute trip.

[@Hanky_Bannist8r]

At least nobody was hurt, the RV wasn't damaged too badly and you learned a lesson. The wrecker saved your bacon.

[@MoNoShocks]

Nothing that some cribbing and the floor jack could not have done on their own.

[@barneygirl9643]

OMG 😳 Casey! When you crawled under your rv with bent stabilizing jacks😵‍💫🙏🙏 Glad that everything worked out for you thanks to the ZackLift😎 Stay safe!❤️🙏

[@LHW-kg9cp]

I watched you set blocks with grain aligned with rotor/ hub and almost commented that sometimes hub/rotor will split blocks, but I didn't .. then lock splits as you set down on blocks. 😋 I know you know better, and yet you did it again in final set. Always set wooden blocks so edges are at 90 degrees to grain of wood! It's like you said about using levelers as stands, you might get away with it but it might "bite you in the ass." 🙂 Doing this safely takes way less time, way less injury, way cheaper than even 1 failure in 100 tries.

[@jamesbigham9036]

Good morning Casey the main thing I love about your channel is when you mess up you do a video about it. That is reality things don't go as planned and you have to fix it. I am sure your lovely wife was probably more freaked out than you were about it

[@bsjcook]

Alright Casey, after watching that goat rope, I thought I'd never watch another video ... THEN I realized you staged the whole thing to make us all feel better about OUR goat ropes! Love ya man!

[@bradc7720]

The reason your 4x4 block split is you had the grain in the wood vertical . It is a lot stronger with the grain horizontal to the ground.

[@rhondasweeney7271]

Casey, you've learned one lesson, and that is never to do that again. We all learn something new every day, no matter how old we get. Thank you for sharing! 😊❤

[@wk7060]

Good that you have all the right equipment to recover from the mistake.

[@davidskolly9291]

I had a hydraulic hose on my levelers blowout once. It fell faster than a rock off a cliff. Convinced me to never trust them again.

[@seashackf1]

You were very lucky that you were able to get a heavy wrecker over there before anything worse happened. You owe yourself a big thanks for coming over so quick to bail…yourself…. out. I’m sure it wasn’t cheap, but hopefully you gave yourself a reasonable discount.

[@jackwalsh1468]

I can envision Casey singing "I saw the light" I'm very impressed with you Casey, for your unmitigated honesty in the accepting/owning of your actions. That and the means to reconcile the same. Cheers, Mate.

[@rickatsffan5600]

We all get stupid once in a while but you are fortunate to have the tool (Zacklift) to handle the situation. Anyone else would have had to spend a fortune to call out someone else to help.

[@davidkeys1879]

Thank you for time lapsing the shovel work. I can’t stand those things! It was freaking me out! You almost lost me! 😂🤣😂🤣

[@bertramsturgies485]

In the future - Air Bag Jacks would be nice to have in an emergency recovery ... you might have to remove a vehicle after an accident with damage steer wheel

[@seancrumby3241]

Your patience is outstanding. Plus your positive attitude really makes me strive to be better myself. Thank you

[@wiresmith2398]

Man the customer is giving you the business on this one!

[@spercwolf2985]

Incredibly dangerous to climb under to inspect the bent support legs when there is nothing else holding it up.

[@wb5jysman]

Bummer... I hate when I do stupid things knowing that it was probably gonna bite me in the butt. We all do it. Thanks for making me feel a bit more normal.

[@jamiecaskey7287]

Hey Casey, hindsight has always been the clearest for me. You never cease to amaze me. All of your knowledge in this industry always impresses! Thanks for all you do, seen and unseen Casey Ladelle. A good man to be following and playing his moves forward.

[@ext6t996]

Thank you for showing me how to not lift up and set up RV but I'm happy your leveling system didn't mess up your frame

[@kjjeep2718]

I have Lippert jacks under my Motorhome and they only worked on auto while under warranty. I replaced a valve that some internet searching said could go bad but I still level manually. I also have 5" blocks that go under each jack as they are happier if not fully extended. I have enough blocking to put under the frame if I have to change a flat tire.

[@my89scottsdale67]

I realize it might be a little embarrassing to post this but I really enjoy watching the process for solving a unique problem so thank you

[@n1dp]

Often used maxim in the service; "It's not how bad you mess up, but how well you recover." You recovered just fine!

[@reru_personal]

I got a badland jack because of your video a while back on it. I was working on a lifted F350 with fat duallies on it, and on red sand 'driveway'. That jack worked wonderfully, easily held it in the air for several days while I worked on the truck. So thank you for your coverage on the jack.

[@craigpridemore7566]

'You're never supposed to do this...' And how many of us have done it? I was UNDER my '70 Chevy when the jacks gave out. Never knew I could move that fast...🙄

[@51WCDodge]

Been there, with Land Rover ! Came out, changed underwear. The classic 'It was only going to be quick!'

[@masterbond9]

my dad's best friend lifted my dad's 66 C10 stepside off of him when his jack collapsed, several years before i was born

[@jperreault5062]

A very wise person once said (at 26.40) "....just because you've gotten away with something lots of times, doesn't mean it won't turn around and bite you in the a...."

[@craigpridemore7566]

@@jperreault5062 Yep. My one and only time was 1 too many. That was literally 40 years ago and I haven't repeated it. Lesson learned.

[@marlar58]

OK ... I think you may be now be lifetime member with us. "Those who shouldn't have done that or put off a should do" and it bit us in the rear.

[@BobTheGod44]

This reminds me of me doing things. I too have done things I know I shouldn'thave. Like in your case YOU knew the leveling jacks don't work correctly, yet you trysted them to jack up the RV and hold it there. My first thought was int he previous video where you stated you were taking the wheels off to get new tires, nade me think was it really too hard to drive it over and replace the tires? So since you did what you did you now have to spend mre time getting back off the ground, and, fixing your levelrs. Just like me this is one of those jjobs you do twice......the first time and the last time. But it does make a good video. I love watching your predicaments so I don't recreate them myself.

[@sampeterson1966]

This happened to one of my cars in the driveway. It was on jackstands and the blacktop got warm in the sun.

[@BRxRanger]

I might of left it until i got the wheels back, but I'm a real worrier.

[@tedfisk1211]

Another great video. Look at it as a training video, should you ever get calls from RV owners for help.

[@robertr4193]

Glad you were able to get it a bit more stabilized with the blocks. Also very glad that the RV did not come down on you while you crawled under it before you got the blocks under it. Would suggest that you don't do that even with the wood blocks sense as you saw they can split and fail. True jack stands would be best. Stay safe and healthy.

[@kenidaho]

I hope the trolls are not to hard on you as you say you never said you were good at this and it is refreshing for someone to take responsibility for their mistakes

[@123Bilko]

As a suggestion...ARB make and market Hi-Lift Jack's ( Made in the USA) and also do Hi-Lift Jack pads. These would be ideal to put under the levelling RV Jack's to spread the standing load and prevent the RVs Jack's punching through on soft surfaces.

[@Munguy-i8j]

If only you had a tow truck that could pick up three RV,s at the same time.Wood blocks are safe but bulky.😢 4:53

[@N755RC]

The only thing that can make this video better is to have Grumpy hanging around laughing at you.

[@dwaindiffey6145]

It’s nice to know I’m not the only one who’s had problems with Forest River or a dealer who sales them. Sorry that happen.

[@JohnSluderPhoto]

Have a NoBo trailer and zero post sale help

[@DB-yj3qc]

It's most of them, it's all about the sale not support.

[@jerillarhen]

@@DB-yj3qc Yep, I have dealt with quite a few RV Dealers and had family deal with a bunch more and so far I have only found one that was solid both pre and post sale, unfortunately they went out of business quite a few years ago.

[@bryanguske4047]

I work on rv's and really enjoy your channel. Thanks For your service. If I were to guess, you have a pressure switch bad on your jacks. Best thing is to change all 4 switches. There is 1 on every jack. The last one I did I had to change 2. So change all 4 pressure switches on your coach and recalibrate the set point to level. And your leveling system will work as it should. Have a good day. Change switches while jacks are retracted.

[@donyoung6463]

I feel really bad for you Casey what a terrible thing to happen, as a MH owner myself I can say leveling Jack's use can create problems, had a few problems myself, I now carry blocks of wood to put under the pads to distribute the weight better.

[@bigalno1]

Those jacks are leveling jacks, lets say it together now leveling jacks, leveling not meant to hold up the wait of the RV in the first place they should never be used for what you did to begin with

[@henriklind]

You messed it up and that's a big fail. But you were also able to fix it afterwards and that's a big plus. Well done.

[@kenwillis8487]

While I would never leave it sitting on the jacks, I’ve done my fair share of idiotic things over the years. So no judgement from me!😅

[@charlescorbin1248]

😊😊😊

[@warrenjohnknight.9831]

I have replaced hundreds and hundreds of tyres on these vehicles over the years, and believe me I could never trust any of them, especially trying to retrieve the spare wheel was a nightmare, I had to block up every vehicle because of the hidden weight from the owners equipment and extra equipment, safety was my first choice, I definitely emphasize with you Casey 😀 😉,

[@Hondo68]

What not to do when you are changing tires on your RV.

[@rickf5615]

I was cringing the whole time you were lifting on that hitch!!! The frame extension on those are generally built to hold nothing more than the rear of the body. Most of the hitches, on the older ones anyway, were only rated for 3oo lbs. tongue weight. Back when I was towing heavy vehicles I saw many RV's that had cracked and broken bodies when the frame weld let loose. I knw on my old Winnebago the full frame ends on the passenger side at the 2/4 width rear compartment and there is a patchwork of steel to hold the hitch. And the actual frame extension welds have little penetration plus they are straight across the frame with the extension being a C channel that is not the same width as the frame member. I am sure that as a tow truck driver you are aware of this and you really did not have many options beside bottle jacks and really scary body positions to use them.

[@smarthome2660]

There is a trick to backing when you can't see the space behind you. Measure how far you can back up safely, then at the cab, mark the ground "that space", and when you reach the marked space, you are just right where you need to be.

[@Nebbia_affaraccimiei]

0:47 JFC did u really crawl under an RV while it was lifted only by some badly BENT jacks ?? what if they give up and bend all the way ?

[@user-cl9zf9wj9i]

Internal screaming of “nonononono, do NOT go under there”

[@shooter910]

i literary slid my chair back!!!

[@margreetanceaux3906]

@@user-cl9zf9wj9iScreaming out loud to the screen. Expletive.

[@Bryan-Hensley]

He does that quite often. Didn't you see the video where he was under a big truck after he sat it on some rocks?

[@Boneshaker420]

Calculated risks. Sometimes you gotta do unsafe stuff to get a job done. We've all been there at some point in our life

[@--_DJ_--]

Sunsinker seems like a better name for her. I sure don't miss having e series vans in the fleet. Other than plugs, there was always something fun about sitting in the driver's seat working on the engine.

[@rayschulte9371]

Whoopsie daisy! We have all done things we thought would be all right.... but isn't. The good thing is you have it taken care of and learned a lesson.

[@PaulCheadle-w5v]

In the industry we call it 'risk tolerance' Where having done something with no adverse outcome the behaviour is continued until something bad happens. Great stuff Casey - a safety message and a fun vid!!

[@johnguilfoyle3073]

I like Garmin. I use my Garmin as a Garmin. I don't use my phone for navigation because you will invariably get a phone call as you're trying to navigate a spaghetti junction of roads in downtown Washington DC. If you need a backup camera and monitor, it might be best to get a backup camera and monitor that "has one job."

[@Savagetechie]

I'm surprised you don't have a couple of airbag jacks in your kit. Super handy for getting under low awkward stuff.

[@JIMPETERSON-n7i]

I used four chunks of pressure-treated 2x8 screwed together to create two 16" squares of wood which are 3" thick. (Made a set for a guy after repairing his 5th wheel landing gear leg which had gone deep; used his scraps to make a set for myself -- unfortunately, mine blew out the back of our pickup! :( ) Not only does this spread the weight of your hydraulic jacks over a larger area, it keeps the feet from freezing to the ground which can create another nightmare all it's own! Thanks for being honest enough to share your mistakes as well as your accomplishments. I always try to keep it real the same way -- sharing the good, the bad *and* the ugly. :)

[@robinrapport8728]

Those level jacks on that rig or not big enough for the weight. I live full-time in a fifth wheel 35 feet and my six jacks are beefy as can be.

[@terrypen]

2:29 WHOA! Glad you were still talking... for a second there I thought you had kicked the bucket!!!

[@mikehart4357]

Funny with your rv sitting there with no tires reminds me of what you see in Caligornia along the freeway 😊

[@marinmitu995]

Cassey. Only in the DTM championship is this system really useful. As I can see the jacks on the rear are too tight and do not give real stability. On any type of terrain.

[@MrLarsgren]

personally i would not have messed with it before getting wheels. would have made it way easier to just need to work one side. also that is some flimsy pistons on that levelling system. i would not trust it enough to crawl under it. now is the time you needed some Flat Form Kevlar Cord Reinforced Lifting Bags . i loved using them when driving road assist. 1 inch thick when not expanded but they can lift up to 70 ton. great for large forklifts and low front axles and places hard to get in general.

[@mortentangnaes5588]

Garmin. Check the voltage on camera back. Much times I find only 10 volts. Not enough to camera

[@MistDaemon]

You should get some pads for the leveling jacks. Often there are "special" tires for new vehicles which are not the same as what you would buy later. I also heard that Sam's Club does the same in order to get the price down, which means it would also likely be Walmart as well.

[@zyamadeadborn1785]

Perhaps those tires were not really rated for the weight of that RV. Like that RV is barely inside that load limit with no room for error.

[@oleanderson3693]

I use two 2x10 about 10" long, screwed together at right angles.

[@anned8634]

it took a 7.1 earthquake for my leveling Jack's to fail. i was in it and it was a e-ticket ride. i always use a pad under my leveling Jack's because while the ground may be solid during the summer, a good rain can cause the ground to become soft.

[@electricmick357]

You can buy jumbo adapter foot pads for those jacks to help alleviate the sinking issue (that's never been an issue). This is one of the few times when you "haven't been good at this".

[@m1t2a1]

That's a great camera setup for someone as active as you.

[@GreaseMonkey-dq2dk]

It may be time for a new rear camera system on the ole Zack Lift. That ones gonna end up costing you more than a new camera setup would cost you. Fix the issue before it turns into an issue!

[@CaseyLaDelle]

The reason I haven’t replaced it yet is because it’s not just a camera. That’s also my IFTA tracker and E-log

[@GreaseMonkey-dq2dk]

@CaseyLaDelle I see. Perhaps a second camera or something. I'd say that truck would leave a mark if it hit something. Love the Zacklift. Being able to use your Western Star in multiple ways is awesome. Keep up the good work, and keep keeping us entertained and informed

[@bruceb4349]

Ugh. I can't stand bundled stuff for just these reasons.. one thing breaks and you have to replace the whole shebang. I feel for ya.

[@TomE74]

I know you are frustrated, but have you tried moving the transmitter? It more than likely is being interfered with somehow, you can also buy an extension cable that can move the transmitter closer.

[@CaseyLaDelle]

@@TomE74 yes, it’s as far forward as it can be

[@davidking3699]

Lessons to be learned... Irrespective of what caused it, the jack system is being used beyond what it was designed for If it was an aftermarket one, perhaps with Chinese components, fitted to a set cost, it is always going to be marginal, esp. considering the universal bolt-on brackets used (which were the failure point). Even parked and being used to level the RV, it is just to allow blocks to be placed under wheels to level it out, not as a holding system. The jacks should have been installed further / wider apart to spread the load instead of concentrating the load in that narrow configuration, which when the slideout are extended, would be even worse. The trolley jack would be better off placed under the frame, instead of lifting the suspension... and climbing under that situation originally to inspect it without securing the load was not the best practice... stick the camera under there to look, not your head & body... if you have heavy duty truck stands, use them in situations like this, on hardwood base plates if needed, if you don't have such stands, get some...

[@MoNoShocks]

Casey, Regarding the Garmin backup camera, I am wondering if some other structure or electronics on the ZachLift could be causing interference with the wireless connection. Besides the shield of metal materials your trying to get a signal through or around, and metal booms and rods can act as antennas interacting with the plethora of signals in the air. It would be interesting if you made a video where you mount the camera on a trailer when the ZachLift is off or move both camera and screen to another vehicle with a similar distance but less heavy metal in between.

[@davidvollmer959]

Crawling under an unsecure support is a big no no, and a lot of us have done it including me. These RV and RV leveling manufacturers should take note and make these things better. When you pay that much for a class C, a couple hundred bucks won't make that much of a difference. Stay safe Casey. We all want to see your videos without you being harmed.

[@scottmahanes9248]

The best way to fix your RV jack system is get the skid steer, dig a big hole, push the RV in the hole, use the skid steer to cover it up. problem mucho solved 🤙

[@phillippilkington7795]

Casey you should have driven the r v to tire store let them change tires safely

[@BTheBear]

The tires were dry rotted and unsafe to drive on. I’d rather this than a blow out and hitting someone else at highway speed.

[@lopin890]

.... as a BONUS, you've found the "on-board" wood splitter if you're ever out camping without your axe..... Glad YOU came out unscathed through all those shenanigans now, OFF to the rodeo!! 🤠 Cowboy UP!! Safe travels, friend ❤❤ Stay FROSTY... Keep your powder dry and your head on a swivel... 🇺🇲🇺🇲WWG1WGA🇺🇲🇺🇲NCSWIC🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@kenpgh]

Hope theres no major damage to the rear frame , how ironic tho that casey had to do a recovery on his own vehicle 🤦 - good luck on getting everything fixed 👍🇺🇸

[@JIMPETERSON-n7i]

I'd sooner have a designated up/down switch for each of the four jacks and nothing more. In typical RV fashion, they use the cheapest components they can find and as every dollar they spend at the factory becomes $3 of MSRP, perhaps it's just as well but cheap junk is cheap junk! In my experience those "automatic" leveling systems leave a *LOT* to be desired. :(

[@lonhoschar1943]

Nice job getting the R.V. back up and on blocks!! Sure glad I've never made a mistake!! LOL!! Looks like you got it from here!!

[@heartsky]

Normalization of deviance. "I've done it that way plenty of times and nothing went wrong." Just encountered that term yesterday on Pilot Debrief's channel -- his video about the 2022 Dallas airshow mid-air collision.

[@arte9855]

So is this One of those, works every time but the last time 😊 Next time you have our permission to use leveling blocks.

[@RealMrNails]

Thanks!

[@Bryan-Hensley]

Don't let it bother you that he didn't respond..if you notice he hasn't responded or liked a single comment. I don't think he's reading these comments.

[@RealMrNails]

@@Bryan-Hensley what? You got the wrong guy if you think I'd be bothered by something like that. Also, do you ever watch his videos? He definitely reads the comments.

[@patrill4202]

It’s not unusual for me to learn something from you in every video. When you sent all of the tires at once, I thought to myself that I didn’t see that one coming. Ha. I nailed that one!

[@Kybluepits]

With my rv jacks i went to the railroad tracks. And searched for the flat plates they use to hold the rails onto the beams. They work wonders and u can find there discarded every around them

[@ironcross13]

Those jacks are for leveling never for holding up the whole RV come on Casey LOL

[@kevinberry5793]

We have all heard about cars in the front yard on blocks but an RV in the yard on blocks is next level!

[@jaysendanley3766]

I heard Garmin makes a really good auto leveling system.

[@1944chevytruck]

OH NO!.... Hope all is well!

[@russellhltn1396]

"just because you've gotten away with it, doesn't mean you always will" - a very valuable lesson.

[@judithfairchild8620]

That was one scary video. You crawling around underneath the bus with unstable jacks. Glad you got it up safely.

[@FreedomIsntFree2023]

While a cringed a bit when you were crawling under your motorhome, the new camera footage is fantastic! 😁 Side note, I'm surprised the RV jacks work without the ignition "ON"....

[@robertrosicki9290]

Watching this made me think of what my father told me over fifty years ago when I screwed up big time. " We're not mad at you son , just very disappointed ." He knew I felt bad enough already on my own .

[@tt600pch]

It may have been commented on but will still put in what I'd do. Fix the brackets and X-brace the jacks like landing gear on a semi trailer. One would think there is a check valve to keep cylinder from bleeding off very much like a backhoe or crane outrigger has. Good luck.

[@robertutech1685]

Yup! We had a million dollar Featherlite show trailer(78,000#s) with an automatic leveling system. Not a Featherlite issue. It was the levleing system. We went to full manual. Pull away the tractor. Level the front, then the rear. Then side to side. Worked perfect every time. We had an 8'x 32' slide out on one side and a 6' x 32'' slideout on the other side, so being level was critical not to bind the slideouts.

[@fanggun4219]

That reminds me of my travel trailer sitting on the ground when I got home. Had the wheels off so I could work on the leaf springs. Jack stands sunk in and rv sitting on break drums.😢 Alot of jacking and blocking involved. 😊

[@washtoot]

Wow, Casey my friend, Im a think the collapsed jack is what caused the collapse. I drove many a motor home throughout my life, never REALLY owned one, but enjoyed the life style.........good luck on your OWN recovery!!!!!!!!!

[@Frank-Thoresen]

I bet Casey will not replace the Garmin reverse camera system before he hit something expensive 🤔

[@thehauli]

…and then he crawled under the RV to look at why some of the jacks failed. WOW😮

[@Munguy-i8j]

That beautiful RV deserves real big Jack's with big pads.😅

[@dougbourdo2589]

Indeed. Over the years having worked at a tractor dealership, we used woo blocks as big as 16" x 24" to support machinery that required work beneath them. If there were hydraulic cylinder supporting any amount of weight, we surrounded the rods with steel angle iron to prevent the rods from retracting in any way. Then the wood blocks were put into place as the main supports. The huge blocks were always stable & gave extra room underneath to do our work.

[@--_DJ_--]

@dougbourdo2589 The ministry made me get rid of all of my wood blocks a few years ago. "What is the weight rating on that block?" I dunno but they always worked far better than jack stands on heavy equipment that has no good place for them.