Bent Jack

Since the Reico jacks are round you might consider going to a muffler shop and see if they can do anything. They have hydraulic presses and mandrels for bending round tubing without collapsing it.

gbsb wrote:
Took the jack tube to a body shop today they looked at it and said sure we can straighten it. cost $252.00....

That is body shop estimator code for "We don't want this job". Shop around. I'll bet you can find a small owner/operator shop which will welcome a quick job like this - no hassle with insurance companies, insurance adjusters, etc. Offer them cash as it will cut down on their paperwork. ;)

gbsb, that is pretty sad about the body shop. I have gotten 2 different things straightened at the body shop I go to and it was given back to me for free both times. I was there at closing time with a pizza and some beer to show my appreciation.

Wow, $252 to straighten it. Amazing. I guess I'd try to straighten myself!

Took the jack tube to a body shop today they looked at it and said sure we can straighten it. cost $252.00. E-mailed the manufacturer and inquired about parts but they do not sale parts. They offered me a new leg less power head for $235.00 including shipping so that is the way that goes. Thanks for all the input. Being new to truck campers I have a lot of questions and few answers. I do Thank every one for the help.

Super_Dave wrote:
Take the jack off the camper and take it to a body shop. They have straightened bent things that I never thought could be straightened. Most have a frame straightening machine and I don't know how it works but have been impressed with the results.

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Take the jack off the camper and take it to a body shop. They have straightened bent things that I never thought could be straightened. Most have a frame straightening machine and I don't know how it works but have been impressed with the results.

Wrap a chain around the tube. Then wrap the other end around a tree and SLOWLY pull it out. I bent mine and it works fine.