hi still not decided which system to use to demount my artic fox as my f350 is jacked to demount i have to go to the danger mark on the legs to get it one the bed would the stable system be a better option for my rig if cost was not a question.
f350 4x4 drw with artic fox 1140
Full Version: are the stable lift systems any good???
I have a 2008 F350 CrewCab Dually 4x4 and don't have any issues with loading my Arctic Fox 1150. I wasn't aware that there was a "danger" mark on the jacks (mine are the Reico Titans), but have typically raised the camper 2 to 3 inches higher than the floor of the truck bed when loading and they (the jacks) haven't come apart or failed me yet.
I ran into a situation on a previous F350 single rear wheel truck where the top of the bedrails were so high that they would hit my 5th wheel. I went to the Ford Dealer and there was a Service Bulletin about some trucks having different size blocks or seats installed between the leaf springs and the axles. The Service Bulletin went on to say that the installation of the taller blocks could cause the top of the truck bed to come into contact with customers towing 5th wheel trailers. Mine were the taller blocks (I believe they were 1" to 1 1/2" taller) and Ford installed the shorter ones at No Cost.
You might want to check the blocks and/or visit with your Ford Dealer about the Service Bulletin. It evidently was a common problem and Ford will only offer to fix it, if the customer asks.
If the spring blocks are not the culprit, another alternative would be use some wooden blocks (2 x 6, 2 x 8, etc.) under the feet of your camper jacks. These would keep you jacks inside the Danger Zone when loading and unloading your camper.
I made some of these out of 2 pieces of 3/4" Oak that I laminated together so that it was 1 1/2" tall. I then cut it into a nice 11" diameter circle on my band saw (I could have left them square, but the Reico jacks have round feet, so I decided to go to a lot of time and effort to make them round). I carry the wooden blocks with me in case I am in an area where the ground isn't that firm. The blocks spread the weight over a larger area and won't sink into the ground like the jack feet sometimes do.
I hope that some of this information was helpful to you!
I ran into a situation on a previous F350 single rear wheel truck where the top of the bedrails were so high that they would hit my 5th wheel. I went to the Ford Dealer and there was a Service Bulletin about some trucks having different size blocks or seats installed between the leaf springs and the axles. The Service Bulletin went on to say that the installation of the taller blocks could cause the top of the truck bed to come into contact with customers towing 5th wheel trailers. Mine were the taller blocks (I believe they were 1" to 1 1/2" taller) and Ford installed the shorter ones at No Cost.
You might want to check the blocks and/or visit with your Ford Dealer about the Service Bulletin. It evidently was a common problem and Ford will only offer to fix it, if the customer asks.
If the spring blocks are not the culprit, another alternative would be use some wooden blocks (2 x 6, 2 x 8, etc.) under the feet of your camper jacks. These would keep you jacks inside the Danger Zone when loading and unloading your camper.
I made some of these out of 2 pieces of 3/4" Oak that I laminated together so that it was 1 1/2" tall. I then cut it into a nice 11" diameter circle on my band saw (I could have left them square, but the Reico jacks have round feet, so I decided to go to a lot of time and effort to make them round). I carry the wooden blocks with me in case I am in an area where the ground isn't that firm. The blocks spread the weight over a larger area and won't sink into the ground like the jack feet sometimes do.
I hope that some of this information was helpful to you!
QUOTE(truckmaniac @ Oct 25 2009, 12:56 AM)
I have a 2008 F350 CrewCab Dually 4x4 and don't have any issues with loading my Arctic Fox 1150. I wasn't aware that there was a "danger" mark on the jacks (mine are the Reico Titans), but have typically raised the camper 2 to 3 inches higher than the floor of the truck bed when loading and they (the jacks) haven't come apart or failed me yet.
I ran into a situation on a previous F350 single rear wheel truck where the top of the bedrails were so high that they would hit my 5th wheel. I went to the Ford Dealer and there was a Service Bulletin about some trucks having different size blocks or seats installed between the leaf springs and the axles. The Service Bulletin went on to say that the installation of the taller blocks could cause the top of the truck bed to come into contact with customers towing 5th wheel trailers. Mine were the taller blocks (I believe they were 1" to 1 1/2" taller) and Ford installed the shorter ones at No Cost.
You might want to check the blocks and/or visit with your Ford Dealer about the Service Bulletin. It evidently was a common problem and Ford will only offer to fix it, if the customer asks.
If the spring blocks are not the culprit, another alternative would be use some wooden blocks (2 x 6, 2 x 8, etc.) under the feet of your camper jacks. These would keep you jacks inside the Danger Zone when loading and unloading your camper.
I made some of these out of 2 pieces of 3/4" Oak that I laminated together so that it was 1 1/2" tall. I then cut it into a nice 11" diameter circle on my band saw (I could have left them square, but the Reico jacks have round feet, so I decided to go to a lot of time and effort to make them round). I carry the wooden blocks with me in case I am in an area where the ground isn't that firm. The blocks spread the weight over a larger area and won't sink into the ground like the jack feet sometimes do.
I hope that some of this information was helpful to you!
I ran into a situation on a previous F350 single rear wheel truck where the top of the bedrails were so high that they would hit my 5th wheel. I went to the Ford Dealer and there was a Service Bulletin about some trucks having different size blocks or seats installed between the leaf springs and the axles. The Service Bulletin went on to say that the installation of the taller blocks could cause the top of the truck bed to come into contact with customers towing 5th wheel trailers. Mine were the taller blocks (I believe they were 1" to 1 1/2" taller) and Ford installed the shorter ones at No Cost.
You might want to check the blocks and/or visit with your Ford Dealer about the Service Bulletin. It evidently was a common problem and Ford will only offer to fix it, if the customer asks.
If the spring blocks are not the culprit, another alternative would be use some wooden blocks (2 x 6, 2 x 8, etc.) under the feet of your camper jacks. These would keep you jacks inside the Danger Zone when loading and unloading your camper.
I made some of these out of 2 pieces of 3/4" Oak that I laminated together so that it was 1 1/2" tall. I then cut it into a nice 11" diameter circle on my band saw (I could have left them square, but the Reico jacks have round feet, so I decided to go to a lot of time and effort to make them round). I carry the wooden blocks with me in case I am in an area where the ground isn't that firm. The blocks spread the weight over a larger area and won't sink into the ground like the jack feet sometimes do.
I hope that some of this information was helpful to you!
hi thanks for that yes if i get the box high enough to give the box 2 or so inches clearence writing appears saying danger not not operat above this level and as my dually is quiet tall it is a pain both for getting in the box and the stability question when demounting is the stable lift an good or what whats the best way of securing the box ?? as i must import everthing and can be an expensive mistake if i get the wrong fittments.
regards kev
QUOTE(truckmaniac @ Oct 25 2009, 12:56 AM)
I have a 2008 F350 CrewCab Dually 4x4 and don't have any issues with loading my Arctic Fox 1150. I wasn't aware that there was a "danger" mark on the jacks (mine are the Reico Titans), but have typically raised the camper 2 to 3 inches higher than the floor of the truck bed when loading and they (the jacks) haven't come apart or failed me yet.
I ran into a situation on a previous F350 single rear wheel truck where the top of the bedrails were so high that they would hit my 5th wheel. I went to the Ford Dealer and there was a Service Bulletin about some trucks having different size blocks or seats installed between the leaf springs and the axles. The Service Bulletin went on to say that the installation of the taller blocks could cause the top of the truck bed to come into contact with customers towing 5th wheel trailers. Mine were the taller blocks (I believe they were 1" to 1 1/2" taller) and Ford installed the shorter ones at No Cost.
You might want to check the blocks and/or visit with your Ford Dealer about the Service Bulletin. It evidently was a common problem and Ford will only offer to fix it, if the customer asks.
If the spring blocks are not the culprit, another alternative would be use some wooden blocks (2 x 6, 2 x 8, etc.) under the feet of your camper jacks. These would keep you jacks inside the Danger Zone when loading and unloading your camper.
I made some of these out of 2 pieces of 3/4" Oak that I laminated together so that it was 1 1/2" tall. I then cut it into a nice 11" diameter circle on my band saw (I could have left them square, but the Reico jacks have round feet, so I decided to go to a lot of time and effort to make them round). I carry the wooden blocks with me in case I am in an area where the ground isn't that firm. The blocks spread the weight over a larger area and won't sink into the ground like the jack feet sometimes do.
I hope that some of this information was helpful to you!
I ran into a situation on a previous F350 single rear wheel truck where the top of the bedrails were so high that they would hit my 5th wheel. I went to the Ford Dealer and there was a Service Bulletin about some trucks having different size blocks or seats installed between the leaf springs and the axles. The Service Bulletin went on to say that the installation of the taller blocks could cause the top of the truck bed to come into contact with customers towing 5th wheel trailers. Mine were the taller blocks (I believe they were 1" to 1 1/2" taller) and Ford installed the shorter ones at No Cost.
You might want to check the blocks and/or visit with your Ford Dealer about the Service Bulletin. It evidently was a common problem and Ford will only offer to fix it, if the customer asks.
If the spring blocks are not the culprit, another alternative would be use some wooden blocks (2 x 6, 2 x 8, etc.) under the feet of your camper jacks. These would keep you jacks inside the Danger Zone when loading and unloading your camper.
I made some of these out of 2 pieces of 3/4" Oak that I laminated together so that it was 1 1/2" tall. I then cut it into a nice 11" diameter circle on my band saw (I could have left them square, but the Reico jacks have round feet, so I decided to go to a lot of time and effort to make them round). I carry the wooden blocks with me in case I am in an area where the ground isn't that firm. The blocks spread the weight over a larger area and won't sink into the ground like the jack feet sometimes do.
I hope that some of this information was helpful to you!
hi just checked there is not a single ford dealer in the uk that deals in imported vehs and so there are blocks under the axle about 3 to 4 inches high but non on the front the veh sits slightly tail high would this be a hassle to remove them and would it give me a tail down when box on , im pricing the firestone air springs up for rear but the front of my veh is high and no blocks or spacers fitted ,could this be the springs have been changed ?? .
regards kev
This is a "lo-fi" version of our main content. To view the full version with more information, formatting and images, please click here.