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Re: Guessing I have work to do.

Reply #25 –
This is the hitch most use.

https://www.harborfreight.com/class-iii-12-in-x-2-in-standard-receiver-tube-69879.html
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2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
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Re: Guessing I have work to do.

Reply #27 –
No you raise the coach and install the safety bars. Takes a little practice to get them in the front sometimes using the left or right raise arrows. Also helps if the governor is set for 130 psi.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
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Re: Guessing I have work to do.

Reply #28 –
Running,

You will find that you need to loosen the lug nuts prior to lifting the tire off the ground if you are doing them by hand. What year coach are you doing this on?  This will help determine if you have Budd style wheels or hub centered wheels.  If Budd wheels left hand threads on drivers side. 12" safety stands (blocks) will give you lots more room if you are a little fluffy around the center section.

Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

Re: Guessing I have work to do.

Reply #29 –
Treated wood is usually Hemlock, not the strongest wood. When I did my airbags I used 12 inch blocks and since then I have made
12 1/2 inch blocks. The blocks that came with the coach, some were fir and some were hardwood and they were 2 inches by 4 inches,
actual size and my new ones are 4 x 4 inches all hardwood.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: Guessing I have work to do.

Reply #30 –
The coach is 1991 grand villa u300

It doesn't have the hwh leveling system in the later model.

I am not sure if it can raise all the way to 12 1/2 inch.

If no need to cut, I might just buy the receiver hitch.
Do I need four of them?
1991 Grand Villa U300

Re: Guessing I have work to do.

Reply #31 –
Do you have hydraulic levelers?
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Guessing I have work to do.

Reply #33 –
Running Odometer
You stated in reply #24 that you were buying Coni Air Springs. Then in Reply #30 state that "It doesn't have the hwh leveling system in the later model." I'm a bit confused on what IS being worked on. Can you add more detail info?
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Re: Guessing I have work to do.

Reply #34 –
Quote from: master2301 –
Running Odometer
You stated in reply #24 that you were buying Coni Air Springs. Then in Reply #30 state that "It doesn't have the hwh leveling system in the later model." I'm a bit confused on what IS being worked on. Can you add more detail info?
1991 GV doesn't not have auto leveling system. It has 8 air bags. It relies on a manual leveling system by pulling three levers to control the height of the air bag.

1991 Grand Villa U300

Re: Guessing I have work to do.

Reply #35 –
Then raise the coach all the way up and block the trailing arms to the frame. Maybe someone with your year coach can post a picture.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Guessing I have work to do.

Reply #36 –
It should still be able to raise enough to get the safety stands in. Just pull the levers all the way back with the coach running until it won't raise any further.
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Re: Guessing I have work to do.

Reply #37 –
Quote from: red tractor –
It should still be able to raise enough to get the safety stands in. Just pull the levers all the way back with the coach running until it won't raise any further.
exactly how I did it...my safety stands are 12 1/4" and in some positions still have 3/8" clearance when in full up position...good time to replace your air tank vent valves too..
Len Barron
1988 GV36 U280 3208T(250hp)/MT643
1972 Jeep Commando LS2/4L65e
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