Which Electric Camper Jacks
Which brand is your choice for best value/cost/quality electric corner jacks? Camper is 8' and about 2500-3500 lbs depending on water/gear load.
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I will say that the RT's are fairly easy to service / lube. All you have to do is pull the motor head off (3 hex head screws) and the jack top and gears are exposed. I put some 90 weight gear oil in from the top and let it soak in and run down (it runs down the extension leg) and wipe off the excess) and it's good to go. Not sure about the motors pooping out from salt in the winter, mine is inside all winter in a heated shop. I had Atwood's on my previous Lance and they were no issue either, though noisy when operating.
I like the plastic bag idea. I believe if I used mine in the winter, I'd do the same.
RT's use a thrust bearing in the top to locate the screw jack and it's all exposed when you pull the motor unit off so it's easy to lubricate.
Would be nice if they had Zerk fittings like big truck landing gear so you could grease them externally. Something I've considered adding. Grease is better than oil in my view.
I like the plastic bag idea. I believe if I used mine in the winter, I'd do the same.
RT's use a thrust bearing in the top to locate the screw jack and it's all exposed when you pull the motor unit off so it's easy to lubricate.
Would be nice if they had Zerk fittings like big truck landing gear so you could grease them externally. Something I've considered adding. Grease is better than oil in my view.
