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StuartT

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Posted: 09/27/23 07:22am

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LouLawrence

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NEVER CRAWL UNDER AN AIRED UP COACH! You need to get the RV supported on jacks such that loss of air will not kill you. You will then be able to bleed the air system and work under the coach safely.

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Posted: 09/27/23 07:51am

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Posted: 09/27/23 07:52am

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LouLawrence wrote:

NEVER CRAWL UNDER AN AIRED UP COACH! You need to get the RV supported on jacks such that loss of air will not kill you. You will then be able to bleed the air system and work under the coach safely.

This first !!!! I always lower the jacks AND then put large wooden blocks (8x8's stacked horizontally) under the frame in case the hydraulic jacks leak down/fail. Good luck and be careful.

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Are you wanting to quantify the risk? if in doubt, find a truck mechanic that works in a pit under the coach. He knows what he is doing. Don't be asking for opinions on an internet web site.

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Hard to fathom someone getting under a bus without any type of solid support. Pretty careless. Any way since you trust it, won't the jacks hold it up? I have had 3 Monacos and have seen the tire people change tires using the coach jacks. Or just pay a professional to change it. Good luck

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Posted: 09/27/23 08:28am

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Stuart, why would you come on asking for advice and act as though you already know it all?
Lou was only looking out for you, he had nothing to gain except not having to read about you dying.

Stack some short 2x10s or 12s of different lengths & drive up onto them.
About 4 high should do it. And lower the coach & let out the air before crawling under. Yeah, many people have scooted under for something but not to do what you are doing. Come on man. LOL

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StuartT wrote:

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Where'd ya go? Didn't mean to offend or run you off.

Come on back & I'll ease up. LOL

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Jacks are fine for changing tires but not crawling under the coach. I was at an FMCA rally in Perry GA when someone crawled under his coach, the jacks collapsed and he was under the differential. He did not survive despite the numerous people who tried to help.