Securing a Camper Trailer Stabilizing Jack
Hi there! I had an issue with my camper trailer as one of the stabilizing jacks was missing when I bought it. I ordered one of the most popular jacks on Amazon, and it came with "self-tapping screw...
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My 2005 trailer was manufactured with self tapping screws holding the stabilizer jacks to the frame. Thirteen years later the stabilizers are still there under the trailer.
As has been said the screws are just to hold the jack to the frame during travel. When in use the majority of the holding force is the jack pushing up on the frame from the ground.
But if it is a concern you could go to Home Depot and get a few appropriately sized bolts and nuts and replace the screws. If access is difficult you don't even need to replace all the screws. Just replace the one or two that you have easy access to.
As has been said the screws are just to hold the jack to the frame during travel. When in use the majority of the holding force is the jack pushing up on the frame from the ground.
But if it is a concern you could go to Home Depot and get a few appropriately sized bolts and nuts and replace the screws. If access is difficult you don't even need to replace all the screws. Just replace the one or two that you have easy access to.
