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Old 10-05-2016, 11:43 PM   #1
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A Frame corner stabilizer jacks

On my last outing with my T21TBHW (same as A213HW), I turned left off the pavement onto a dirt road and heard the sickening sound of serious scraping. I had just drug both driver side stabilizer jacks. The front was not too bad - a few taps with a hammer got it serviceable again. The rear jack was destroyed! I had even managed to bend the adjustment bolt. Happily the water tank and bumper showed no obvious damage.

Since I would like them all to be the same type, I searched through my documentation that came with the trailer and found nothing - no manufacturer, no model number, nothing. I didn't see anything like that on the jacks either.

Anybody know the model of these jacks or can recommend a suitable replacement from Amazon or etrailer? My local dealer offered to sell me a pair for$116 and install them for $67 each! Surely I can do better. Installation looks to be a snap, just 4 bolts either at the frame or at the bracket.

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Old 10-06-2016, 09:40 AM   #2
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Here's a link to the manufacture
https://riecotitan.com/mobile/index.php
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Old 10-06-2016, 09:40 AM   #3
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Replacing them yourself is easy. Did you bend the bracket attached to the frame rails?

I have a 5th wheel and my grandfather bought a set to replace the one that was destroyed. Nothing special but made sure it had the right bolt pattern. He bought them from camping world.
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Here's a link to the manufacture
https://riecotitan.com/mobile/index.php
The website appears to only have truck camper jacks. I'm looking for scissor jacks.
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Replacing them yourself is easy. Did you bend the bracket attached to the frame rails?

I have a 5th wheel and my grandfather bought a set to replace the one that was destroyed. Nothing special but made sure it had the right bolt pattern. He bought them from camping world.
Amazingly, the bracket is perfect even though the jack was obliterated. I will check out Camping World. Thanks.
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Old 10-06-2016, 10:24 AM   #6
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You'll have much better luck with etrailer than camping world.
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Old 10-06-2016, 11:50 AM   #7
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On my flagstaff A-frame on one of the scissor jacks has a sticker that was made by Rieco titan I did see a 1-800 number on the website so I call
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Amazon has a large selection.
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Old 10-06-2016, 12:52 PM   #9
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Corner scissor jacks really need to be looked at as being sacrificial parts.
You will be far better off with them bending than tearing up your frame. Do not use grade #8 fasteners to attach them.
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Old 10-07-2016, 05:19 PM   #10
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I am using Harbor Freight to replace mine as needed. They seem to be a little better than what was on the trailer.
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Old 10-07-2016, 05:29 PM   #11
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I replaced my original jacks with BAL(first link),...... and IMO, BAL is about as good as you can get, but Amazon has many to choose from(second link),....

https://www.amazon.com/BAL-24002D-De...ing+jacks+7500

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...ilizing+jacks+
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I feel the pedantic need to reemphasize that despite how the jacks are marketed, they are not leveling jacks. They should never be used to level the camper. They are stabilizing jacks used to minimize the suspension play and frame flex while the camper is occupied.

The jacks are not strong enough to support the weight of a camper nor is the camper designed for its weight to be supported on the frame at the jack attachment points. The weight rating means they are strong enough for a camper of that weight when used for the designed purpose.
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Old 10-08-2016, 10:39 AM   #13
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Indeed. Reading the Amazon reviews on the first model, I am dumbfounded by both the marketing approach and the number of people who have bought on to it.

Maybe I am in the minority, but even though I usually have to park without assistance, I move the trailer around until it is level (or almost) side-to-side, and then just use the tongue jack for front-bo-back. Seldom do I have a major problem.

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I feel the pedantic need to reemphasize that despite how the jacks are marketed, they are not leveling jacks. They should never be used to level the camper. They are stabilizing jacks used to minimize the suspension play and frame flex while the camper is occupied.

The jacks are not strong enough to support the weight of a camper nor is the camper designed for its weight to be supported on the frame at the jack attachment points. The weight rating means they are strong enough for a camper of that weight when used for the designed purpose.
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Old 10-11-2016, 01:33 AM   #14
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Thanks to all for your advice and opinions. Here is what I wound up getting:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Hope it works!!!
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Old 10-11-2016, 05:47 AM   #15
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Those ought to keep you feeling solid.
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Or bend out the frame.....lol...sorry had to add that in....again, like p-nelli says....stabilize... not tranquilizer.
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Old 10-23-2016, 11:42 PM   #17
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We lost the back two when we rolled the camper back about 6 inches and bent the jacks. Used Amazon to replace and had to choose between a cheap 4 pack at 80 some dollars or 2 better BAL jacks at the same price. Decided to upgrade with American made and bought the BAL. About 2 days into cross country trip we began to see if we could rip the new ones off. Each small town seems to have a parking lot with a entrance that is steep or a town drainage system that has troughs crossing roads and the jacks were being scraped off. Next time we will look for an 8 pack. These are throwaways.
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I'm not sure if your unit will take them, but maybe you should look into 15" rims and tires. Raise it up a bit and you might avoid some of these problems.


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These are throwaways.
Think of it as a "wear" item. Better the jack gets destroyed than it hugs tight to the frame and causes more damage.

Given the terrain you drive in, it might be better to set stands under the frame at camp than replace the jacks.
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I'm not sure if your unit will take them, but maybe you should look into 15" rims and tires. Raise it up a bit and you might avoid some of these problems.


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I'll keep that idea in mind when we replace the tires.
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