Leveling Scissor Jacks
Thinking about installing 4 of these to level my 13k# class c. I've read NOT to use stabilizer Jack's to level, but these are listed as Leveling Scissor Jacks and are rated at 10k# each. Should be str...
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SJ-Chris wrote:
Thanks for sharing your experience/feedback.
If anyone is using any type of jack (scissor included), I would suggest using one that is rated for well over the amount you are lifting. I like to shoot for 2-3 times more weight rating than what I am lifting as then I know the jack itself shouldn't be getting stressed.
-Chris
Any borderline competent engineer is already including a 2-3 time factor of safety when setting the load limits.
The typical "stabilizing" jacks are only intended to support a few hundred pounds to take some of the bounce out of the rig. If lifting, they should be much stronger.
