Camper jacks....Electric or Manual???
Well it has finally come time to purchase a new camper. While picking my optional equipment, I've noticed the option to get electric jacks from the factory is quite expensive. So, I am wondering wha...
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FreeLanceing wrote:
I much prefer manuel jacks. Less to go wroung, good exercise, lighter, no extra battery power needed, much more reliable. I am somewhat of a minimalist. I still mow my own lawn and clear my own snow sometimes with a shovel. I removed my roof top A/C. I tend to like to keep my money in my pocket. I like to stay active. I am not afraid of a little extra work. At 55 I still do my own framing when I build a structure. If you get to the campsite and you cant wait to hook up the satalite dish and crack a beer you may want electric jacks. If you get there and you cant wait to go on a hike, or wade that trout stream. or kayak the white water, you should do fine with manuel.
I am 75 and right now I have the same attitude. Check back with me in another 10 years.
Like so many things in life, this comes under the heading of "different strokes for different folks". I can appreciate the speed and convenience factor of electric jacks. Those who work and need to load up quickly for frequent weekend trips, or who like to off load at the camp site, or who feel they don't need more exercise would certainly benefit from electric jacks.
