Lippert electric stabilizer jacks

[Alberta8311ss]

I damaged my support arm on our 2014 rockwood ss and needed to order replacement parts. The arm that is suppose to be my replacement is $25 each and I needed four.

I looked more and found another part that looked similar but it was for the newer travel trailers for $5 each and looked identical.

I ordered four as the looked identical.
They came today so I went out and checked and they will fit. They look thicker and more rigid that the black originals.

So what am I missing here? Less money for a stronger part that's painted yellow? Are these arms for a unit that supports more weight?

Seems strange to me or else it's a mistake on pricing.

Just thought I'd share. Purchased from etrailer.com





2014 Rockwood 8311SS

[TURBS]

Only difference is yellow.

Btw these stabilizer jacks don't "hold" weight, they are merely "stabilizers"

Which is why you probably bent one.

[Thurman]

Hmm, amazing what black paint costs versus yellow paint

[OldCoot]

I threw all 8 of mine(good) in the trash and replaced with 3/4" pipe with the ends smashed, but I also reinforced the legs so I can lift the trailer without bending them. I haven't lifted it over about 2"-2-1/2" from its normal height tho.