This came standard on my 2012 StarCraft. It is convenient, but mostly just because you don't necessarily have to cart around a wood block to place under the jack. I have a manual jack, but the Flipjack does hang up every now and then and has to be manually pushed to the 90 degree position when retracting. I could see how it could cause problems with a power jack.
I'm OK with having and using it, but I wouldn't go out and buy one if I didn't have it.
I added a 1/2" metal spacer. I put the spacer on before the large 2" washer spacer. The Jack retracts fine noww. Don't know why my electric jack is different than most but it's working fine after adding the extra spacer..
2017 Coleman 300tq by Dutchman Toy Hauler. 34.5 feet long and under 10k Gross. 500 watt Solar 2000 watt Inverter, 1999 Ford F250 2WD 7.3 4R100 DP Tuner, S&B Cold Air Intake, Gauges, 6.0 Trans Cooler, Air Bags.
I added an additonal 1/2" temporary spacer at the top where the 1/8" 2" spacer goes and now it works perfectly, tucks away real nice. I don't know if I actually need 1/2" that is just the material I had. Now I have to get some additional 1/8" x 2" spacers (washer) I am sure they are not going to be easy to find..
2017 Coleman 300tq by Dutchman Toy Hauler. 34.5 feet long and under 10k Gross. 500 watt Solar 2000 watt Inverter, 1999 Ford F250 2WD 7.3 4R100 DP Tuner, S&B Cold Air Intake, Gauges, 6.0 Trans Cooler, Air Bags.
I have had one for the last 3 years. I love it. I would not say it's shakey, and I have been to several sites that I had to use it in the kneeling position . Basically it folds to 90 degrees and sits like that not extended. I would definitely buy another one. One recommendation to the company would be to powder coat it instead of painting it.
2012 Keystone Premier 31BHPR (Blue Body Paint) 2011 GMC Yukon XL Denali Equalizer WD DW,DS,DD
I'm installing one right now and having a problem. When my electric jack retracts a worm gear inside the tube screws down. The worm gear hits the half inch bolt of the Flip Jack before it fully retracts and sets. I followed install instructions and used drill template. I may try adding additonal 2" spacer washers If I can find them to see if that helps..
2017 Coleman 300tq by Dutchman Toy Hauler. 34.5 feet long and under 10k Gross. 500 watt Solar 2000 watt Inverter, 1999 Ford F250 2WD 7.3 4R100 DP Tuner, S&B Cold Air Intake, Gauges, 6.0 Trans Cooler, Air Bags.
I have a ProPride hitch and concerned that the FlipJack will clear the W/D bars. Anyone with either the ProPride or Hensley, would appreciate your comments.
Just installed one and threw the cylinder block over by the fence. I think it is going to be real nice to have this coming spring. Install was easy, works as advertised. In most cases I will not be using any thing to put under it.
I had it for a couple of years. Wouldn't buy another though. It extends by use of gravity (could hang up). You have to be sure it has "locked" itself before raising the tongue. It allows more movement (not a stable as a block of wood). Just my experience...
Bill B. (S.E. Michigan) 2015 Dodge Ram Crew Cab 4x4 Hemi 2016 Rockwood Windjammer 3029W
Bucky Badger wrote: I'd rather have my 6x6 blocks under my jack for stability
I agree. An extended jack is a shaky jack. The purpose of using a BLOCK is so that you do NOT have to extend the jack so high, thus keeping the entire trailer more stable.
This device does nothing to eliminate the front of the trailer wobbling on a 2 1/2" post. In fact, it adds a connection, with the potential for MORE wobble.
One 6x6 approximately 12" long, does not take up that much space, and I can keep that "post" as short as possible.
