Stable lift opinion needed

I really do not see much of a need for a warranty. About the only thing that can go wrong is a motor burn out, or gear go bad.

The main benefit with a new unit is you know everything is there. More importantly, If you modify a lift to fit a duelly, you need a welder and fabrication skills.

This thread may be of interest to you:

Stable-Lift

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2010 TOUR: Stable-Lift


At the time I bought my lift, Burr Motors at 1-800-537-9940 was the manufacture of the jacks. On the motor and gears, a Forum member wrote; "... $125.00 including express overnight shipping.
They are shipping the motor with the gear head that attaches to the top of the column. It's the same assembly that you have to take off in order to use the manual crank. It's held on with 3 allen set screws."

awesome... We are definitely getting one but not the used one from out of state. We decided to go with a new one with a warranty. I do appreciate your help. I will still probably get in touch with you when the time comes. Especially about the COG. How the heck does one find that out?

Wagonqueen Truckster wrote:
Thanks so much Wayne. The pics help a lot. Question...

You are welcome.

Wagonqueen Truckster wrote:
How did you know where to center each side (plate length towards front or back) before bolting it in permanently?

The lift uses three jacks, two on one side, and one on the other. You identify the COG of your TC, and mount the single side jack at that point. On the other side of the lift measure the center between the two jacks, and that point should be the COG on that side. If you are off a couple of inches, I really do not think it makes any difference.

Wagonqueen Truckster wrote:
AND... do you have a manual?

I think I have a couple of instruction sheets. I gotta say, they leave a lot to be desired. The only real issue is setting the frame saddle to "hoop" pre-load. If you buy the lift, I will explain it to you. It is not a major setting as it pertains to difficulty, but is important.

I encourage you to call Stable Lift, and ask them questions. Ask for Mont. They are very helpful and easy to talk to, even though you are buying a used lift. Keep in mind, your experience can impact their future sales.

Thanks so much Wayne. The pics help a lot. Question... How did you know where to center each side (plate length towards front or back) before bolting it in permanently? AND... do you have a manual?

Reddog1 wrote:
The dually Stable Lift has wider plates under the side wings. If it was not built with the wider plates, you will have to do some welding to extend the width.

The dually stable lift accomplish the extra room needed up front for the dually is accomplished by simply making the lift wider. It also uses a wider steel plate under each side wing, which sticks out the side of most TCs about four inches. The "hoop" at the bottom uses a wider spacing from side to side.

I really can't see how you could improve the quality of the Lift. You could modify the design to better suit a given TC, but it really would be minor. The three stabilizers look pretty sleazy, but they do their job. when installed. The box that the three switches are mounted in also looks pretty tacky. I painted my blue plastic electrical box black, and it looks much better.

I replaced my four hydraulic jacks with the Stable Lift in about 2005. It has never given me any problem at all. I have used my TC off the truck on some exceptionally uneven ground. With the stabilizers in place, the TC feels like it is in a foundation.

My truck is a 2WD, so it sits lower than a 4WD. Some folks think they loose too much ground clearance with the lift. If the lift is mounted properly, you only loose about 2 to 2-1/2 inches. I have never found that to be an issue. I do not use my TC for offroad excursions, I use my Samurai for that.

I installed my lift by myself, in one day, and I was 61 years old at the time. I have taken the jacks apart to see what was inside, and simply stated they are trailer jacks, made by a major company. They have provisions to raise or lower the jacks if there is a problem with a motor.

With help from a friend, we made a wired remote. I can walk around the TC and see what is happening when raising or lowering.

My lift cost me about $2500. It is definitely stable, loading in high wind is not an issue, and very solid off the truck. You can use the lift off the truck without the three stabilizers, but you may get some side sway as you do with four jacks.

Wayne


During the install.




Ground clearance reduced by the Diameter of the tubing.




On a duelly, the plate under the sides would be wider, and stick out past the sides of the TC. This moves the jacks and tubing away from the body for more clearance.




Before I painted the motors black

Length of TC does not matter.

Theres is a thread In the TC sticky under jacks where a member converted standard to DRW Stable lift. If the kit your looking at isnt DRW just what might be involved. I dont know anything about SL or the fitment on your Amerigo. Does length of camper matter?

I just went and looked http://www.stablelift.com/stable-lift-products.php
Only 3 basic kits, 2 or 3 jack and 3 jack for dually.

The dually Stable Lift has wider plates under the side wings. If it was not built with the wider plates, you will have to do some welding to extend the width.

The dually stable lift accomplish the extra room needed up front for the dually is accomplished by simply making the lift wider. It also uses a wider steel plate under each side wing, which sticks out the side of most TCs about four inches. The "hoop" at the bottom uses a wider spacing from side to side.

I really can't see how you could improve the quality of the Lift. You could modify the design to better suit a given TC, but it really would be minor. The three stabilizers look pretty sleazy, but they do their job. when installed. The box that the three switches are mounted in also looks pretty tacky. I painted my blue plastic electrical box black, and it looks much better.

I replaced my four hydraulic jacks with the Stable Lift in about 2005. It has never given me any problem at all. I have used my TC off the truck on some exceptionally uneven ground. With the stabilizers in place, the TC feels like it is in a foundation.

My truck is a 2WD, so it sits lower than a 4WD. Some folks think they loose too much ground clearance with the lift. If the lift is mounted properly, you only loose about 2 to 2-1/2 inches. I have never found that to be an issue. I do not use my TC for offroad excursions, I use my Samurai for that.

I installed my lift by myself, in one day, and I was 61 years old at the time. I have taken the jacks apart to see what was inside, and simply stated they are trailer jacks, made by a major company. They have provisions to raise or lower the jacks if there is a problem with a motor.

With help from a friend, we made a wired remote. I can walk around the TC and see what is happening when raising or lowering.

My lift cost me about $2500. It is definitely stable, loading in high wind is not an issue, and very solid off the truck. You can use the lift off the truck without the three stabilizers, but you may get some side sway as you do with four jacks.

Wayne


During the install.




Ground clearance reduced by the Diameter of the tubing.




On a duelly, the plate under the sides would be wider, and stick out past the sides of the TC. This moves the jacks and tubing away from the body for more clearance.




Before I painted the motors black

While considering the stable lift system, you want to take a look
at TORKLIFT.

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