Old-Biscuit wrote:
Huntindog wrote:
It depends on which power jacks you have.
The Lipperts (and at least one other knockoff) adjust automatically to uneven ground and maintain equal pressure between the two legs. This can be an advantage when boondocking as the legs will settle/sink into the ground. More so if it rains. This settling is usually not equal from one leg to another. The equal pressure of the Lipperts keeps this settling from racking the frame.
If you install the BAL locking mechanisim it will defeat the equal pressure feature.
If you camp on concrete or asphalt pads, then this is not a concern.
If you boondock, it is something to be aware of
I boondock a lot and always in unimproved sites. So I would rather keep the equal pressure feature.
If you choose to install it, and sometimes camp off the beaten path, you can simply not engage the locking struts.
You lock the struts in place AFTER stabilizer jacks are extended and snug. No change in how the jacks deploy/adjust to uneven ground
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And that self leveling feature is what makes that style electric jacks not very stable. They will allow rocking from side to side. I have found they work best with NOTHING between them and the ground. In other words, the further they extend, the more stable they are. I do plan to add steadyfast, or JT strongarm, or similar to help mine out. Currently use adjustable aluminum jackstands right in front of my tires - they help tremendously.
