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sst214
Starting Member
USA
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 Posted - Sep 14 2009 : 1:49:06 PM
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We're new to camping in our Rockwood Signature Ultralight 8317SS but already are having a great time. I have two questions that I would like one of you experienced guys to help me with. First, how much "tension" do you put on the stabalizer jacks when you set them up. My Rockwood owners manual says to not try to "lift the trailer" with the jacks, but do I just let them contact the ground or do I put a little more pressure on them. On our first trip I was a little cautious and didn't really try to overdo it, but ended up with quite a bit of movement in the trailer.
Second, the LP gas pressure regulator (which is one of the automatic switch over kinds; I don't know the model name or number) makes quite a bit of noise! When I turn on a gas appliance, or when the furnance kicks on, there is a loud "chirping" sound that comes from the regulator. It doesn't matter whhich bottle I switch it to, the noise is the same. The hose from the tank to the regulator seems to "pulse" in conjuction with the "chirping". It's really annoying! Is this normal or do I have a bad rugulator?
Thanks!
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Fire Instructor
Average Member
USA
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Posted - Sep 14 2009 : 4:44:37 PM
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Snug, plus just a little with the stabilizers. If you level wheel to wheel (side to side) first, then getting front to back leveling is easy using the tongue-jack. I lower my stabilizers with a 18v cordless drill, then "snug" them, about half a turn with the crank. Between that, and my Roto-Chocks, I get no movement. (Luv those Roto-Chocks!)
Never seen (or heard) the regulator problem, but something doesn't sound right....
And BTW - Welcome to the Forum!
Fire Instructor
'04 Dodge Ram 4x4 Quad Cab
'09 Rockwood 2607
"If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking." George S. Patton |
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milzat
Administrator
USA
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Posted - Sep 14 2009 : 6:45:38 PM
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SST,
Not saying this is your problem, but some trailers had defective LP hoses installed. If so, dealer should replace.
Other than the defective hose problem, An important point to note is that under normal operation, a propane regulator will make a "humming" or "chirping" noise. This is normal and should not be construed as a problem or regulator malfunction.
Mike
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poolman
New Member
USA
8 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2009 : 06:19:07 AM
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We were told by the Dealer that Forrest River was aware of sound regulator was making, but as long as you could not hear it from inside there was nothing they would do about it. We have electric stabilizer jacks and have found the more stable the pad (cement) you are seting up on the less movement you get, also use roto-choks.
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fortkentdad
Junior Member
Canada
66 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2009 : 4:25:09 PM
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Welcome to the forum.
My dear wife snugs our stabalizers. We do get a lot of movement - will have to look for these "roto-choks".
I did see a post about using a jack on the frame between the wheels. Because the wheels take most of the weight, and because they "float" to produce that nice smooth ride, they also bounce a lot. Next year (it's winter here already) I will try a jack between the wheels to see if that reduces the bounce
As for the noise - I have same deal between my two tanks. Never hear a chirp from them. Inside or Out.
FKD
09 Rockwood 8319SS
08 Dodge Laramie QC 4X4, 3.92 with the 5.7 Hemi
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macbwt
Average Member
USA
122 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 18 2009 : 08:04:45 AM
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I have "snugged" my stabilizers and still have some movement even with wheel chocks between the tires. My friend has a trailer that has scissor jacks that allow "in opinion" him to snug up the trailer better and his does not move at all compared to my flagstaff. Are the scissor jacks better than the one legged stabilizers? I some times feel the the stabilizers are the equivalent of a one legged man in a kicking contest.
Flagstaff 831QBSS
2002 Chevy 1500 Suburban 4x4, 5.3
Hayes Brake control
two friction sway bars
Type "S" 1200lbs bars
Monroe Sensatrac coilover shocks (rear)
2004 Tahoe 3.73 rear axle
Bill (USN,Ret), Leny, Mercedes (6) and one due November
Cassie the Ewok (sht zu)
Pebbles the Norwegian Elk Hound
Pin and Chin (Guinea Pigs)
God Bless
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AFnewRVers
New Member
Canada
12 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2009 : 09:03:38 AM
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HI
Sounds like Roto-Chocks are a great product. Can someone post a picture of them? Who makes them? How much do they cost? I tried a web search and came up empty with someone selling them in Ontario, Canada? Please let me know if you know where I can buy them!
A&F from (ON) Canada
2001 Ford 5.4 F-150 Supercrew.
2008 Rockwood Windjammer 2808W. |
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Draytondave
Average Member
Canada
249 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2009 : 9:48:51 PM
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I dont have any yet but I hear that the X-chocks are the new model out and have a wider range for fitting between the tires. I have a link so you can see them but this supplier is out of the USA.
http://www.dyersonline.com/Products/X-CHOCK-TIRE-LOCKING-CHOCK__56793.aspx
Dave
2002 Ford 5.4 F-150 4x4 XTR.
Monroe coil over rear shocks
Reece W/D Hitch, Twin Reece friction sway bars.
2008 Flagstaff 831RLSS
 
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hunt4240dw
Junior Member
USA
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Trailer Stabalizer Jacks and LP gas regulator
