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CYCLEPATH
Explorer
Feb 19, 2023

Stablecamper Install / Water Tank

I am thinking of getting, and installing, the Stablecamper setup. It mentions to make sure (obviously) that you do not puncture the water tank with the screws. I have a '04 Lance 921, and am not sure where the water tank is. I want to install bumpers on the strips that run down the left and right side of the front of the camper. The cross bars from SC also attach there, along with a rest hook in the middle. I would assume the water tank is not behind those strips? Another issue might be electrical wires running along the side where you have to mount the longer bars. I usually leave the camper on the truck, but will be camping for a while, and want to use the truck.

Also, does anyone out there use the Stablecamper system? Worth the money? I have tried using ratchet straps when it is off the truck for long periods, but do not notice much difference on stability. I will keep the camper close to the ground, and only raise it enough to empty the tanks periodically. Thank you.
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  • Grit_dog's avatar
    Grit_dog
    Navigator
    Feb 20, 2023
    CYCLEPATH wrote:
    Thank you guys for the replies. I think I am going to go the ratchet strap route. One thing I got is ratchet straps. Considering that all I have to do is raise the jacks, disconnect the electric, water is it is hooked up, and roll, I may leave it on the truck.
    With the camper close to the ground, it looks like doing the criss-cross strap method might be problematic. Appreciate it.


    I’ve only done it a few times when one end of or the whole camper was up higher.
    But if you’re actually retracting the jacks most of the way, it should be very solid on its own.
  • Grit_dog's avatar
    Grit_dog
    Navigator
    Feb 20, 2023
    ABC123ABC wrote:
    There needs to be 2 ratchet straps per side in a X.

    Drill holes in the landing pads and use shackles to connect the ratchet straps. This will remove flex when the jacks are extended


    Or even easier, just pinch the strap under the jack foot before lowering completely to the ground.
  • CYCLEPATH's avatar
    CYCLEPATH
    Explorer
    Feb 20, 2023
    Thank you guys for the replies. I think I am going to go the ratchet strap route. One thing I got is ratchet straps. Considering that all I have to do is raise the jacks, disconnect the electric, water is it is hooked up, and roll, I may leave it on the truck.
    With the camper close to the ground, it looks like doing the criss-cross strap method might be problematic. Appreciate it.
  • ABC123ABC's avatar
    ABC123ABC
    Explorer
    Feb 20, 2023
    There needs to be 2 ratchet straps per side in a X.

    Drill holes in the landing pads and use shackles to connect the ratchet straps. This will remove flex when the jacks are extended
  • Grit_dog's avatar
    Grit_dog
    Navigator
    Feb 19, 2023
    If my TC needed this I’d sell it and buy one that isn’t as rickety….
    Have spent plenty of nights camping in offloaded AF campers. With 2 kids in the camper as well. If the camper was lowered down on the jacks, it was already a Stablecamper.

    PS you can see the effect or stabilize a TC the same way with little ratchet straps very easily if you think you need it.
  • Slymer's avatar
    Slymer
    Explorer
    Feb 19, 2023
    I installed mine on our 2013 Arctic Fox 811 and we find them very effective. Not 100% but **** close. The company will have all the details on your camper & will be able to tell you if you can do it safely. One note – when installing the hangers for the long bars do so when they are extended as close as they need to be when using them. I had them short and now each time I take them down I have to turn & turn & turn forever to get them long enough to use.

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