should I be using a stand when not in use
I have a 2012 Arctic Fox 1150, when I'm not using it, it's sits on the four powered jacks, about 1 foot off the ground. It is under a covered carport. Is it safe to store the unit on it's jack legs...
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mkirsch wrote:BurbMan wrote:JimK-NY wrote:
I have never heard of a jack failing or any major issue....
Then you haven't read this thread.
Not a fair comparison by any stretch. That camper was not designed for corner jacks, they were not properly mounted, the camper was old and the wood not in the best shape, and the ground was uneven and soft.
An AF1150 comes from the factory with four corner jacks, and they don't want warranty claims, so they will make sure the jacks are well mounted.
Now if it lets you sleep better at night, put some support under the camper.
1. OP has a 10 year old camper, don't know what condition the frame is in and if there is rot by the jack mounts.
2. OP doesn't state what condition the ground is in, even though it's parked under cover there may be soft spots due to drainage, etc.
3. OP's camper is WELL outside the warranty period.
We are not talking apples and oranges here, but more like oranges and tangerines...granted the post I cited is not exactly the same circumstances as the OP here, but there are enough similarities to make it relevant.
