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02-01-2008, 03:48 PM
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Its me again looking for your recommendations / guidance
On the Used Truck Camper (TC) that I am refurbishing
-I need new Jacks
-Current stock system has Three
-Thinking of modifying and install quantity of 4
-Your thoughts ?
I am evaluating Pros & Cons ( Mechanical or Electric Jacks )
-Mechanical Jack Pro in my mind is more dependable
-Could use a Cordless drill
-But then I think a good set of used Electric jacks would be grand
Anyone has experience with Atwood Electric Jacks ?
-Pros and cons
As always your return web forum inputs are most appreciated
-One day I will be in a position to give back
-But at present being a Newbee its gaining lessons learned
Have a great super bowl weekend
John from Colfax NC
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02-01-2008, 03:48 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 8
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Its me again looking for your recommendations / guidance
On the Used Truck Camper (TC) that I am refurbishing
-I need new Jacks
-Current stock system has Three
-Thinking of modifying and install quantity of 4
-Your thoughts ?
I am evaluating Pros & Cons ( Mechanical or Electric Jacks )
-Mechanical Jack Pro in my mind is more dependable
-Could use a Cordless drill
-But then I think a good set of used Electric jacks would be grand
Anyone has experience with Atwood Electric Jacks ?
-Pros and cons
As always your return web forum inputs are most appreciated
-One day I will be in a position to give back
-But at present being a Newbee its gaining lessons learned
Have a great super bowl weekend
John from Colfax NC
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02-03-2008, 06:54 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: St-Hubert, Québec
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If you have the choice, take the electric one, they are easier to operate. The manual one are good but are no good for your heart to use!?(very scary when it is windy) They are good if you don't remove your camper to often, it is a long process to go from one jack to the other going around the camper raising or lowering a few inch at a time.
Richard
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02-03-2008, 07:31 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Kingston, Wa. USA
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jwplunkett
I put electric on a few years ago and really like them. I had hydrolic jacks that were a lot lighter. Like Richard said it's a pain to run from one corner to the other and if it got out of level much you could see it moving away from the jack you are raising.(or towards it if lowering) With electric I have a remote. I put a level on the back & side on one corner. I stand there and watch the levels to keep the camper level. You can use 1, 2,or all 4 at a time.
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02-18-2008, 03:17 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
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4 electric jacks. It will be the best money you will ever spend......My $.02 worth.
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219RKS Idle Time 5th Wheel, Outfitter Apex-8 Truck Camper, 2012 Ford F250 Lariat 6.2 gas e/w Air Lift Load Lifter 5000. We have visited all 50 states and all of the Canadian Provinces & seen all 5 of the Great Lakes since retiring in 1994.
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02-20-2008, 10:21 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: San Jose, CA
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I had electric jacks on my Lance. My former camper had hydraulic jacks. With the hydraulic jacks, my DW and I would go from the front to the back and pump the jacks 10 times on each side. We then moved to the front and repeat. This seemed to work fine. I then ordered the Lance with the remote-controlled electric jacks. I really liked the convenience of being able to do the job by myself by walking around the camper while lifting or lowering. My only issue was one of the electric jacks started moving at a different speed that the other three. I kept having to stop the lift and move individual jack to keep them all on the ground at the same time. I sold the camper before I ever figured out why the one was slower than the others.
Good luck on you decision.
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2005 Winnebago Sightseer 30B, F53 Chassis
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02-20-2008, 05:14 PM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
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Jacks normally travel at different speeds depending on the amount of weight that are on each individual corner.
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219RKS Idle Time 5th Wheel, Outfitter Apex-8 Truck Camper, 2012 Ford F250 Lariat 6.2 gas e/w Air Lift Load Lifter 5000. We have visited all 50 states and all of the Canadian Provinces & seen all 5 of the Great Lakes since retiring in 1994.
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02-25-2008, 12:47 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
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Location: Chattanooga, Tn.
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Low voltage from a bad connection will cause the same result.
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Amy, Dr. Assistant - Roxie & Mei Ling, four legs each
2000 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser 450 hp & 1330# torque
06 Saturn Vue, 06 Chevy Z71 4x4 & 2014 Corvette Z51 M7
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