cribbing for under TC jacks

Steve_in_29 wrote:

dave17352 wrote:
I like to lift the weight off the truck when my TC and truck are in the shed. I also don't like extending the jacks all the way down (close to 3 feet). I was wondering what kind of blocking you all use that do the same without having to lower all the way to the ground. I don't move the truck so I just have to lower it back down to go.

Thanks
Dave

My question is why?

The truck's suspension isn't going to be hurt from the weight and if you simply want to take the load off the tires then using the camper's jacks works just fine. It's not like you are supporting the camper 3 feet in the air on just it's jacks, as the truck's bed will keep it stable and if a jack fails it isn't going to fall over.

Use the jacks, it's what they are made for.

I don't know what brand jacks you have but for my Happi-Jacs they make a 6" extension that bolts to the foot which could also be easily modified to a longer length if so desired.

Good question.

I guess in my opinion the extra 3k weight sitting on the leaf springs does wear out the suspension. We have all seen trucks with worn out leaf springs. At least I have. Also in my setting it is just easier with my new found friend (my floor jack) to raise it off the suspension in a heartbeat. Lowering the jacks to the floor in the shop takes quite a bit of time and wears down the battery. Also when I do that I have to take off my tie downs. Which is very easy with torklift fast guns and tie downs but still not nearly as easy as putting my floor jack under the hitch and lifting the rear end. A little less wear and tear on the jacks is another advantage I see. Now I know many don't bother with it and don't worry about it and more power to them. But you asked and that is why.