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macdale4
Explorer
Apr 16, 2023

Install new jacks

Honest thoughts appreciated, smart ass replies ok but only if funny. We have a 97 945 and now all of the Atwood jacks are working but I would hate to get halfway across country and have one fail on me. So I was thinking of dropping the big bucks on a set of Reico Titan jacks. What you all think? (I know I only paid 9k for the camper and the RT's are $3500.) And we are not planning on getting rid of the camper as we think it has the best lay out.
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  • Bedlam's avatar
    Bedlam
    Moderator
    Apr 16, 2023
    If you want to prolong the life of the current jacks, unbolt them from the camper and store them inside until needed.
  • Grit_dog's avatar
    Grit_dog
    Navigator
    Apr 16, 2023
    Imo, they kinda don’t just “break”
    If you take them apart get em all greased up, even if a motor burns up, it’ll still work pretty easy manually.
    Being super prepared, maybe try to source a used working motor/head.
    But $3500 for something not broke, especially if you don’t have cause to think failure is impending, is not well spent.
    Although your stated plans to keep it for a long time may make it more worth it.
  • greenno's avatar
    greenno
    Explorer
    Apr 16, 2023
    Nope I wouldn’t do it.
    Sorry no SA remarks.
    If it ain’t broke ……..

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