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How To Tear Off Your Truck Camper Jack Made Easy

Camper_Jeff___K
Nomad III
Nomad III
How To Tear Off Your Truck Camper Jack Made Easy.

No need for more words, the video tells the story. I'll be studying Mountain Cowboys S&S Red Repair video for this one.
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RetiredRealtorR
Explorer
Explorer
Camper_Jeff_&_Kelli wrote:
JRscooby wrote:
RetiredRealtorRick wrote:
Too bad the boneheads that set up that water fill station, wherever it is, didn't take into consideration that literally EVERY vehicle that gets near it is substantially taller than their guard pipes. I absolutely guarantee you those things have been hit scores of times. Just the sign of an operator that doesn't really care. Too bad. Rant over.



Not sure, but I think the purpose guard pipes is to protect the fill from people that would hit it. Sorry OP, but nobody damaged your stuff but you.


I think I was clear it was my fault. They also know there is a problem with visibility after talking with the attendant. They should put up flags like wheel chairs, dune buggies have to prevent it from continuing to happen.


My point exactly. Anybody knows WHY they're there -- it's pretty obvious. But, it's the owner's responsibility to make the area as safe and navigable as possible. If they KNOW there's a problem, and the neglect to address it, I'd refuse to patronize the establishment again -- there are other fish in the sea. If they won't deal with that issue, how much more are they neglecting?
. . . never confuse education with intelligence, nor motion with progress

Camper_Jeff___K
Nomad III
Nomad III
deltabravo wrote:
Gas station bollards (posts) are evil too.


Yes, I saw that. I think they're back together now.

Camper_Jeff___K
Nomad III
Nomad III
Oasisbob wrote:
Sorry my friend. Life is an education. I wonder if the insurance company will total your camper or how it can be fixed? Let us know how this turns out please


I am insured but dont know if it be worth going through insurance. If totaled, I don't know what They would pay.

3_tons
Explorer III
Explorer III
I must say that your composure is truly inspirational, and there’s simply no doubt that this could happen to anyone…A few months ago a fella and his wife got distracted by conversation while driving his new Lance beneath a low hanging awning at a nearby Sinclar gas station…Nearly sheared the air conditioner off the roof…De-aired the rear tires down to about 1” and slowly crept out…

I myself had the left rear jack sheared off by a distracted feral human chit-chatting on her cell phone with young children in her car - crossed over the yellow line, hit the left side dually before bouncing off the rear jack and hitting another car…Knocked my rear axle back about 1.25”, but totaled out her borrowed, unregistered, uninsured junker…Even with 2 witnesses on site the Sacto Cops wouldn’t even write an accident report, or gather any info (a resource thingy…), City Cop merely stopped to inform her that it was her responsibility to her to get her demolished vehicle towed off the street (all air bags went off), then casually drove off…Kinda appeared to me that Sacto had gone third world…Nearby permanent tent dwellers only added to this perception…

I just counted my blessings as it might easily have been a head on…Thankfully my insurance kicked in…

3 tons

Oasisbob
Explorer
Explorer
Sorry my friend. Life is an education. I wonder if the insurance company will total your camper or how it can be fixed? Let us know how this turns out please
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deltabravo
Nomad
Nomad
Gas station bollards (posts) are evil too.
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Grit_dog
Navigator
Navigator
That’s a major bummer. And a major fix. Sorry to see that.
If it makes you feel better, I’ve wiped the AC off the top of a truck camper and smushed the ladder on our toyhauler.
Chit happens.
Good thing you’re mechanically inclined!
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fpoole
Explorer
Explorer
Well, you'd think they'd put a flag on it or something to alert.
As noted above, I just don't think they give a ****.. been coming to the Q winters for last 6 yrs and stopped using them in 2nd year...
Frank Poole
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Camper_Jeff___K
Nomad III
Nomad III
bgum wrote:
It appears there was a second water station or something else was in that spot which would explain why the pipe is so far away. I agree it is an accident about to happen. They could strap a couple 2 x 4 x 8 to the problem. Sorry about your camper.


I've used that station many times over the years which makes it even dumber. It's been that way for years. There may be pipes or electrical in the ground closer to the sign. That's where it is.

bgum
Explorer
Explorer
It appears there was a second water station or something else was in that spot which would explain why the pipe is so far away. I agree it is an accident about to happen. They could strap a couple 2 x 4 x 8 to the problem. Sorry about your camper.

Camper_Jeff___K
Nomad III
Nomad III
JRscooby wrote:
RetiredRealtorRick wrote:
Too bad the boneheads that set up that water fill station, wherever it is, didn't take into consideration that literally EVERY vehicle that gets near it is substantially taller than their guard pipes. I absolutely guarantee you those things have been hit scores of times. Just the sign of an operator that doesn't really care. Too bad. Rant over.



Not sure, but I think the purpose guard pipes is to protect the fill from people that would hit it. Sorry OP, but nobody damaged your stuff but you.


I think I was clear it was my fault. They also know there is a problem with visibility after talking with the attendant. They should put up flags like wheel chairs, dune buggies have to prevent it from continuing to happen.

Leeblev
Explorer
Explorer
I had a 36' Diesel MH and I tried to turn into a gas station pump lane one day. Could not see the 3' pole protecting the pump and managed to trash two storage bay doors on the left side. My fault! My mirrors are adjustable and I should have aimed the left one down to see the pole. Unfortunately, I was distracted by a 4 wheeler not allowing me to enter the lane. Still, my fault and I paid the $2500 repair price. I must say that I paid much closer attention to my surroundings after that!
Lee

2001 36' Kountry Star DP

JRscooby
Explorer II
Explorer II
RetiredRealtorRick wrote:
Too bad the boneheads that set up that water fill station, wherever it is, didn't take into consideration that literally EVERY vehicle that gets near it is substantially taller than their guard pipes. I absolutely guarantee you those things have been hit scores of times. Just the sign of an operator that doesn't really care. Too bad. Rant over.



Not sure, but I think the purpose guard pipes is to protect the fill from people that would hit it. Sorry OP, but nobody damaged your stuff but you.

RetiredRealtorR
Explorer
Explorer
Too bad the boneheads that set up that water fill station, wherever it is, didn't take into consideration that literally EVERY vehicle that gets near it is substantially taller than their guard pipes. I absolutely guarantee you those things have been hit scores of times. Just the sign of an operator that doesn't really care. Too bad. Rant over.
. . . never confuse education with intelligence, nor motion with progress

fpoole
Explorer
Explorer
Oh Mannnn, I hear ya on the jacks.

Ripped 3 of mine at various stages.. and like you, the problem is I can't unload as I'm not sure the jacks will hold.. sigh. Need a forklift on standby before I try it...
But I feel your pain.. good luck..
Frank Poole
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2016 AF 990 640-Solar/10-6v Batts
GlowStep Stow N’ Go, E-Bike
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