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plasticmaster
Explorer
Oct 23, 2017

Installing scissor jacks???

I am not happy with the electric stabilizing jacks on my camper and the lack of stability they provide. Therefore, I'm installing manual scissor jacks to the four corners like my previous camper had. My camper I'm installing them on is a Vibe 308bhs. I need a recommendation on good scissor jacks and strength of jack needed. Also, I know they can be bolted to the frame. How do I bolt them to my rectangular tube frame? Do I use large self tapping hex head screws? Thanks.

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  • Lynnmor's avatar
    Lynnmor
    Explorer
    Oct 23, 2017
    Maybe you are the guy that was camped next to me just yesterday, with a Vibe. It shook like crazy with those useless electric jacks. Most manual jacks are about the same, I did find that Camco had an Olympic jack that has a solid top piece rather than the floppy two piece tops on all the others. I believe that they are no longer available but not sure. I have six of those on my trailer with a pair just in front of the axles. You can bolt thru or use the self-tapping screws usually supplied.
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Oct 23, 2017
    Most all of them will work. None of them have a very high load rating. Get ones that have a hex head, so you can crank them easily with an electric drill. Personally I would drill and bolt them in place. Self taping screws are not very strong. 4 5/16-18 screws per corner will work well.

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