Full Version: Camper jacks on a small truck camper
I just bought a used Starcraft camper. It's a small one for the compact pickups (10', 9") and it came with only 3 stabelizing jacks. Is there any reason why I can't add a fourth? It seems a little shaky with only 3.
I Have a 72' Amerigo with only 3 jacks and wonder the same thing. Why only three? I keep a close eye on the camper loading and unloading as I don't want the thing on top of me. I see no reason that you cannot add a jack. I am going to give it a whirl this spring. I thought about electric jacks but, I could have more tied up in the jacks than I have in the TC.
In y our case, the camper is probably not very heavy. Still, keep an eye on it when it is in the air. And find something like sawhorses to store it on.
QUOTE(Blind Bob @ Nov 25 2009, 08:38 PM)
I Have a 72' Amerigo with only 3 jacks and wonder the same thing. Why only three? I keep a close eye on the camper loading and unloading as I don't want the thing on top of me. I see no reason that you cannot add a jack. I am going to give it a whirl this spring. I thought about electric jacks but, I could have more tied up in the jacks than I have in the TC.
In y our case, the camper is probably not very heavy. Still, keep an eye on it when it is in the air. And find something like sawhorses to store it on.
In y our case, the camper is probably not very heavy. Still, keep an eye on it when it is in the air. And find something like sawhorses to store it on.
Bob,
I finally got in touch with the manufacturer and they told me you can put 4 jacks on the small campers. The only reason for 3 jacks is cost. I also found out that Reico-Titan does sell 1 jack at a time.
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