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CanuckRV's avatar
CanuckRV
Explorer
Nov 16, 2013

Springs on HWH jacks

We just took delivery of our new to us motor home and one of the springs on our jack is broken. The previous owner said he would get us a new spring, they came two to a package. My question is do I have to replace both springs or can I save the other one in case a different one breaks.
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  • harold1946's avatar
    harold1946
    Explorer
    Nov 16, 2013
    Just replace the one, and if the jack retracts as it should save the other.
    Enjoy your new motorhome.
  • nelson's avatar
    nelson
    Explorer
    Nov 16, 2013
    I would replace both springs, Then I would order new springs for the rest of the jacks, That is just me, I was taught (long ago) when things have equal work load to replace all related parts to avoid future failures. JMO
  • 1995brave's avatar
    1995brave
    Nomad
    Nov 16, 2013
    HWH sells them in pairs to be replaced together. The one that is left is probabily weak or the old style and may cause the jack to jam when going up.
  • The_Shadow_Nos's avatar
    The_Shadow_Nos
    Explorer
    Nov 16, 2013
    I had one broke several years ago I replaced the one kept the other one for a spare. Few years later broke another spring it was the new one the broke. So go figure.
  • jhilley's avatar
    jhilley
    Explorer
    Nov 16, 2013
    I would replace both and keep the unbroken spring as a spare. The new ones might actually be different as they have improved them.
  • Bumpyroad's avatar
    Bumpyroad
    Explorer
    Nov 16, 2013
    jhilley wrote:
    I would replace both and keep the unbroken spring as a spare. The new ones might actually be different as they have improved them.


    that's what I did. found an easy way to replace them. hooked one spring up to one side of mount and bracket. put a small bottle jack under other side/spring of the bracket and eased it up to go into the mount.

    bumpy
  • Ray_IN's avatar
    Ray_IN
    Explorer II
    Nov 18, 2013
    jhilley wrote:
    I would replace both and keep the unbroken spring as a spare. The new ones might actually be different as they have improved them.
    IMO that is the best method too. The new, redesigned springs (tapered ends) are somewhat stronger.
  • JC2's avatar
    JC2
    Explorer
    Nov 18, 2013
    1995brave wrote:
    HWH sells them in pairs to be replaced together. The one that is left is probabily weak or the old style and may cause the jack to jam when going up.


    I agree. They are to replaced in pairs.:)
  • CanuckRV's avatar
    CanuckRV
    Explorer
    Nov 19, 2013
    Thanks every one it looks like i might have to wait till spring though it is really snowing here now.

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