Fulcrum point

d3500ram wrote:

Ed-N-Dani wrote:
... I have the jacks down but really just enough that its resting ever so slightly on them. With the asphalt driveway I dont want to sink the jacks as the feet are small.

^^__That is more in my comfort range! I might add some plywood of adequate dimension to put under the jacks so that they can do more work and perhaps stabilize it a little more.

On edit: Ya' might want to add plywood under the block as well... the heat and weight might also imprint those to some extent into the asphalt. I grew up in Jersey and know what the summers are like!

Thanks d3500ram, I think that's a great idea. Ill do that after we reload it for our trip in October.

Kindest regards
Ed

Thanks! I'm going in!

If you hear of a horrific death by TC in a driveway in NJ you know I lied about my weight.

Thanks again!

Ed

Ed-N-Dani wrote:
... I have the jacks down but really just enough that its resting ever so slightly on them. With the asphalt driveway I dont want to sink the jacks as the feet are small.

^^__That is more in my comfort range! I might add some plywood of adequate dimension to put under the jacks so that they can do more work and perhaps stabilize it a little more.

On edit: Ya' might want to add plywood under the block as well... the heat and weight might also imprint those to some extent into the asphalt. I grew up in Jersey and know what the summers are like!

The overcab part of the structure is mostly an empty shell with just a mattress, a few clothes and supplies, and however many sleepers you'll have up there. Compare this to the rest of the structure, the appliances, gear and supplies, the holding tanks and contents, and propane tank(s). You should see that it would be hard if not impossible to put enough weight in the overcab for it to tip.

Hi d3500ram, I have it sitting as in this picture. I can see where I left it vague. I have the jacks down but really just enough that its resting ever so slightly on them. With the asphalt driveway I dont want to sink the jacks as the feet are small.



Thanks
Ed

EnD-
just to make sure I fully understand your question when you say the following:

Ed-N-Dani wrote:
Ok, lets just say for chits and giggles I weigh..aaa..lets say 260. With the camper suported on the same structure as if it was in the bed of the truck not secured ,if there were 260lbs in the master bedroom area theres no way it can teiter correct?

I want to unsteand the meaning behind " ...as if... ".

Most folks here will generally say it is OK that "not secured" to the truck is fine (assuming it is in the truck itself.) A simple test as member Tracking describes is one way to test for static point loads. I would be careful thought to makes sure no dents to the roof of the cab could happen if something goes awry.

If you ask "not secured to the truck" meaning off the truck, then again, generally folks might say yes. You need to make sure that the mfgr's does not require full support for say the domestic water tank- you don not want that falling out of the floor. Camper makers may even state if their TC is safe for off camper use.

Your profile photo make me want to ask more specifics of "not secured." I would not do it if it stored as shown in that photo. Quite honestly, I would be a little wary of even walking inside let alone getting in the upper cab. The natural gravitational forces seem to be supported OK, but I see too many hinges in your set-up. Stacked block with only 2 of the old style jacks would not make me comfortable (and I am about one 6-pack away of being your stated weight.) If you are asking "unsecured" for that photo in your profile I would say no. For my comfort level I want to be sure things are stable- JMHO. If you are not referring to your profile photo then my apologies for assuming.

I use 5 tiers of PT 6x6: There is 3/4PT attached to the bottom of the camper and 2 6x's - continuous in the long direction tiers, 3 each in the short direction. This is to fully support my camper when off the truck at home (I never take it off in the field.)

The lumber takes almost all of the weight as the jacks are there just to keep it all steady... just a crank or 2 on the jack the hit the ground. I feel this is very stable event though it it relatively tall. I do not need to go much higher when loading it on to the truck. I regularly get into the upper cab to access the upper cabs or make the bed,

Buzzcut1 wrote:
If they could tip over from someone in the cabinet bed do you think that they would ever be on display at the dealer lot just standing on the jacks?

Dunno, never been to a dealer that sold them but its a good point.

Thanks
Ed

:-)

Fat fingers

If they could tip over from someone in the cabinet bed do you think that they would ever be on display at the dealer lot just standing on the jacks?