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Allen,

I found some scrap oak pieces of 4"X6" that were about 12" long at a lumber mill. I use about 10 or 12 of them to block my coach. I just raise it as high as it will go & then place the oak blocks under the skid plates. The skid plates are welded to the frame on the front and back of the coach to prevent damaging the fiberglass caps when entering or exiting a driveway.

I use oak because it is strong and will not split under the weight of the coach. Be sure to place the blocks laying flat and with the grain of the wood perpendicular to the skid plates. If you are not comfortable using oak blocks, buy 4 20 Ton jack stands. That is the safest route to go. That is what Newell uses in their service bays. Remember that if you lose air pressure the frame of the coach will drop; so when you set up your blocks make them support the frame not the axles. Blocking the axles will not prevent the coach from crushing you if you lose air suddenly. You have to block the FRAME. Make damn sure you understand the difference between the frame and the axles.


Ask someone like a tire shop owner or Newell Coach how to properly block your coach. They have experience and there is nothing like someone "showing you first hand" how to set up the oak blocks or jack stands for complete safety. It is also a good idea to have a 20 Ton bottle jack in place under the coach for additional safety.

Remember also to block the wheels to keep the coach from rolling forward or backward.

If I am scaring you - THAT'S GOOD!