Springs on HWH jacks

[CanuckRV]

We just took delivery of our new to us motor home and one of the springs on our jack is broken. The previous owner said he would get us a new spring, they came two to a package. My question is do I have to replace both springs or can I save the other one in case a different one breaks.
Thanks

[CanuckRV]

Thanks every one it looks like i might have to wait till spring though it is really snowing here now.

[JC2]

1995brave wrote:
HWH sells them in pairs to be replaced together. The one that is left is probabily weak or the old style and may cause the jack to jam when going up.

I agree. They are to replaced in pairs.:)

[Ray_IN]

jhilley wrote:
I would replace both and keep the unbroken spring as a spare. The new ones might actually be different as they have improved them.

IMO that is the best method too. The new, redesigned springs (tapered ends) are somewhat stronger.

[Bumpyroad]

jhilley wrote:
I would replace both and keep the unbroken spring as a spare. The new ones might actually be different as they have improved them.

that's what I did. found an easy way to replace them. hooked one spring up to one side of mount and bracket. put a small bottle jack under other side/spring of the bracket and eased it up to go into the mount.

bumpy

[jhilley]

I would replace both and keep the unbroken spring as a spare. The new ones might actually be different as they have improved them.

[The_Shadow_Nos]

I had one broke several years ago I replaced the one kept the other one for a spare. Few years later broke another spring it was the new one the broke. So go figure.

[1995brave]

HWH sells them in pairs to be replaced together. The one that is left is probabily weak or the old style and may cause the jack to jam when going up.

[nelson]

I would replace both springs, Then I would order new springs for the rest of the jacks, That is just me, I was taught (long ago) when things have equal work load to replace all related parts to avoid future failures. JMO

[harold1946]

Just replace the one, and if the jack retracts as it should save the other.
Enjoy your new motorhome.