Truck Camper Dually Jack Stabilizer Brace
VIDEO. https://youtu.be/jVoX50eUdSc I recently installed dually swing out jack brackets on the truck camper because we have upgraded from a 2000 F-250 with a 5.4 liter, to a 2006 F-550 6.0...
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That's one of those "why have we not seen that before" inventions! Great idea Jeff!
There are several different commercially available sway braces for TC jacks.
When we used to TC and stay in it with the camper up in the air sometimes, I’d just use a handful of ratchet straps. Less permanent solution but same outcome.
The ratchet strap would only work in one direction if the jack leg was moving away, it would tighten and stretch. If the motion of the jack leg is toward the camper, the strap would do nothing, it would gain slack and the leg could lean unrestricted. That's why this setup is so good. It is a solid connection and doesn't allow motion away or toward. It holds the jack solidly in position. I do not need to worry about an excessive lean and possible collapse now.
^Yup, can’t push a rope.
but you can pull on opposing ropes (x brace) for the same outcome as a rigid diagonal brace.With nothing riged in place, Straps will only prevent motion away from the attachment point. They will do nothing to stop motion toward the attachment point. That is what these braces prevent, motion in both directions. Straps will offer no protection and merely go slack when motion is toward the attachment point.
