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Ramblin__Ralph's avatar
Ramblin__Ralph
Explorer
Oct 25, 2017

Unloading camper with bent jack?

I had a wreck with my camper. :( One of my forward jacks is now bent in and backwards, probably due to the mounting bracket bending and moving (see pics below).

I'm due back at my winter home in a couple of weeks and need to unload my camper. Haven't tried to straighten out the jack yet. I wonder how straight I would need to get it to lift the camper? Or, if I couldn't straighten it enough, how could I raise that corner of the camper? Any tips appreciated.





Thanks,
Truck Campers
  • cooldavidt's avatar
    cooldavidt
    Explorer
    Oct 25, 2017
    Not obvious it is itself bent but if it is it will need to be replaced. Probably best to find a pair.

    When you look at it from the bottom does it look bent?

    Can you extend and retract it at all?
  • work2much's avatar
    work2much
    Explorer
    Oct 25, 2017
    Jack looks definitely bent in relation to itself. I think you will need to replace it. Also need to inspect the corner of the camper to make sure structure hasn't been damaged.

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