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gitpicker2009's avatar
gitpicker2009
Explorer
Apr 26, 2022

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 for long periods, or should I be using some sort of platform to take the load off the legs?

Thanks
Truck Campers
  • Slymer's avatar
    Slymer
    Explorer
    Apr 26, 2022
    Our 2013 AF811 has spent all its 5-6 month winters on it’s jacks. On asphalt. No issues, and no other supports.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Apr 26, 2022
    I always supported my TC as if it was on the truck. Further, I don’t trust any jacks for longterm support. Miss my ‘78 Beaver.
  • bgum's avatar
    bgum
    Explorer
    Apr 26, 2022
    Logic says it should be supported the same way it is when in your truck. That would mean a box or stand and if you want to put the jack legs down for stability that would also be good.

    But then I know nothing about truck campers.
  • Grit_dog's avatar
    Grit_dog
    Navigator
    Apr 26, 2022
    Nope, you're good.
    If we were actually using the camper off the truck, I'd lower it down most of the way, but for storage I never even lowered it down from loading height unless I was doing something inside that caused it to sway quite a bit

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