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Power Stabilizer Jacks?

brulaz
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Was looking at a trailer with power stabilizer jacks.

There were only two motors, one for both the front and one for both the rear jacks. It looked like both front jacks were connected by a long screw with the motor at the end. Same for the rear. The electric motors were operated via a wireless controller so you could see what's happening.

Anybody have any experience with these?

I guess the two front (and rear) jacks are not individually adjustable, so if the site is uneven, you will need to level it with blocks?

And puuuleeze, no comments like "they're only for wimps!"
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rightyouareken
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As others have said, the Lippert electric stab jacks adjust for uneven ground. When the first pad hits the ground, it stops and the other side keeps going down until it touches. Then a bit more pressure is applied to both so they are firm. Like others have also said, they are slow and kinda loud. I feel bad raising them early in the morning when we leave camp. I do use some Lynx leveling blocks to reduce how for down the stab jacks have to go.
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mrp116
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I have them, and Hondavalk is correct.

BAMA_57
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I use a speed wrench. I've tried electric/cordless drills but they don't have enough torque.
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K_Charles
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I hope he's a real good "buddy" 'cause the Lippert Components website has a price of $340.00. just for the motor
Some road******jumped up and took one of mine about a year ago and I'm still cranking that one "cause I won't pay that much.

memgrove
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K Charles wrote:
If it's LCI they have two motors for their stabilizers, one standard and one high speed


Now this is a post I like!

I know the LCI stabilizers are S-L-O-W, and they will compensate for up to eight inches of difference.

I will have to call a buddy that works for Lippert and investigate the faster motor.
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K_Charles
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If it's LCI they have two motors for their stabilizers, one standard and one high speed

Hondavalk
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Mine and I assume most will auto adjust to create equal pressure regardless of the unevenness of the ground.

RTrider
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I do not know the mechanics, but the on-board electric stabilizers will compensate for uneven ground and does so very well. They are slow however and you have to keep your finger or the button for a considerable time. Manual ones operated via a heavy duty electric drill will be faster.

That being said, I am not in that big a hurry and like the electric ones that came with my trailer.
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mbopp
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I have wired electric stabilizers. They do pivot side to side to allow for uneven ground.
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downtheroad
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You can also go the impact wrench route. No extra stuff on your rig to go wrong and it gives you complete control and flexibility for adjustment...
(I still use old school hand cranking).

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