Camper trailer jacks

Submitted: Saturday, Feb 03, 2007 at 16:31

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Member - Boo (ACT)

Afternoon all...
Just after a bit of advice on camper trailer legs...

I need to replace the stabalizing legs on the back of the camper and would like to up grade them to a leg capable of "jacking" the camper , not just stabalize it. The question is .... does any one know whats available and where to get hold of them.

Thanks,
Boo

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Reply By: Member - jeff M (SA) - Saturday, Feb 03, 2007 at 17:32

Saturday, Feb 03, 2007 at 17:32

Can't help you Boo,

But I would also like to know what's available.

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Reply By: Outnabout David (SA) - Saturday, Feb 03, 2007 at 18:20

Saturday, Feb 03, 2007 at 18:20

Mybe these would do the trick. Agricultural implement jacks which I have seen on someones trailer. Might be Mr and Mrs Al's.

www.bareco.com.au/files/general/g62a.htm

If you cant source them MM me as where I work is a distributor.

David

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Reply By: JJ - Saturday, Feb 03, 2007 at 18:58

Saturday, Feb 03, 2007 at 18:58

There's also 'Stak-a-jak's'. About $25 each from most caravan/camping shops.

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Reply By: AdrianLR (VIC) - Saturday, Feb 03, 2007 at 22:10

Saturday, Feb 03, 2007 at 22:10

Be very careful "jacking". Depending on the style of your camper, it's easy to warp the chassis with consequent problems ranging from just annoying (door/hatches not shutting) to real damage such as creased panels. The stabilisers are usually just that - only stabilise. You get the levels right by using ramps or digging a hole under one wheel.

Adrian

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Reply By: Brian B (Brisbane) - Sunday, Feb 04, 2007 at 00:39

Sunday, Feb 04, 2007 at 00:39

Boo,

CLICK HERE and you should find something.

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Reply By: Ken - Sunday, Feb 04, 2007 at 12:35

Sunday, Feb 04, 2007 at 12:35

Look for Alco [?] drop down jacks. Best by a mile, no dumb screw driving a pivoting arm to get clogged with mud/dust etc. Could easily lift a camper as it works on a rack & pinion but you may need to watch the twisting effect as noted in another reply.
Ken

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Follow Up By: Member - Boo (ACT) - Sunday, Feb 04, 2007 at 12:43

Sunday, Feb 04, 2007 at 12:43

Thanks Ken,

Have located a website that has some which look like they might do the job.

Here is the web address:

http://www.alko.com.au/vehicle/brochure/documents/AL-KOCornerSteady.pdf

Regards,

Boo

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