Here's a Stabilization Bright Idea

Truck camper RVers are a creative lot--there's always thinking of new ways to make their travels easier. We all have our favorite methods of "stabilizing" the rig when we settle in for the night. Some stick leveling boards under the truck tires. Others use the corner jacks to adjust the rig so that it's level and comfortable.

One clever RVer takes a whole new approach to the matter. Not wanting to "wear" his corner jack motors, and fearful that somehow the truck should be moved while "stabilized" he leaves the corner jacks in the "up and parked" position, then slides an automotive jack stand under the foot of the corner jack. Setting the jack stand height to support the weight of the corner jack he figures if the truck moves for any reason, the jack stand will simply flip out from under the corner jack foot, no harm done, but the camper still is settled in.

What's your thinking on stabilizing?

photo: dizznbonn on flickr.com