Anybody use these on a class A motor home? I have an old 27-foot Bounder that I want to add jacks for stabilization. Any experience?
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These are designed for a max load of 7,500 pounds per pair of jacks. So if your RV or trailer is under 15,000 pounds total weight and/or under 7,500 pounds on the axle you plan to install them they should be fine. I put them on my 26' travel trailer which ways 8,000 pounds with full water tanks. I don't know about yours but my experience a motor home weighs much more than a travel because they have an engine and transmission and a much heavier frame. I wouldn't be surprised if it weighs closer to 15,000 pounds dry.
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Not on a class a but great on a class c like that they fold up high and Don' t drag on slopeing drive ways.
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We use them on a 39' 5th wheel and they work great. Easy to install,easy to use and very strong. Highly recommend.
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I used them on the drift trikes i build. I weigh 220 and have no issues with them. Very light weight design but have no issues
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They work great and I have never had them slide around on my motor home. Hope this helps...
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I agree with these guys; they're surprisingly sturdy. Most Class C motorhomes are less than 14,500 lb, and the weight limit on these is 16,000, so you should be OK. I would probably put some jack stands under there after you get it up on ramps just to be safe, and don't forget your wheel chocks.
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I read the other reply and glad to report that mine is still working fine after several months. My camper is 27' 6300 lbs and the jack does a good job. It's doesn't look as pretty as some others I've seen, but does the job and didn't cost very much compared to the others. The only thing you will need to do is be sure the jack is grounded to the frame well because the jack does not have a ground strap. If this one quits, i will probably compare others to it and might buy a different one since I don't want to go back to a manual jack! The more expensive jacks may be the same jack with a better looking cover; I don't know. I hope this helps you.
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I have a 31 foot class C. The motors will raise the coach about 3-4 inches in the back and about 1-2 inches in the front before they stall. In some cases this is enough to level the coach, in others, you will have to pull out hand crank to finish the job. These numbers are based on running one jack at a time. I estimate you could get an additional 2 inches in the back and one inch in the front if you ran the right and left jacks at the same time. I haven't set up my wiring to do this yet. They were really designed to just lower the jacks to the ground quickly, which they do well. In my opinion, they're overpriced for this function alone. But, for a leveling system, they are a bargain....even if you have to pull out the hand crank. By the way, even without the motors, the BAL jacks are FAR superior to driving on blocks to level the coach. Before the BAL motors, I used a Ryobi drill to run the jacks down and even to level the coach. For comparison, the Ryobi drill will raise the coach even further on the back and front before it stalls, if you have the arm strength to hold the drill and keep it from twisting your wrist.
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No. No. As far as I am concerned this is a toungejack only. However I don't know what jacks are used for leveling the modern day motor home that have built in electronic leveling jacks. I'd call the manufacturer.
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you want to put them up front near your jack so you can see them, i have a 33' and place one on the body behind my lp tank in clear veiw from the jack.THIS WILL SHOW YOU RIGHT TO LEFT the other one on the side of the jack for up + down. it does work well for me.i USED A FOUR FOOT LEVLE INSIDE MY CAMPER TO LEVLE IT FRIST.
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Only answer I can tell you R. Alacar is I had my OTC Racing Jack for a while and have't encountered any problems. It could have been a bad lot in production process or the jacks were abused by lifting heavy loads more than recommended by the manufacture? I use it often on my 1967 big block corvette without a single problem.
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You know , I have no idea .. I looked on my invoice .... But ,,,,, they are really good jacks . I have a 21 ft toy hauler and we go all over. I've used them about 4-5 times since I've had them ... Probably about 3 mos ... They've never let me down .... Good luck , hope this helped
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David - The 500lb limit is due to the cable "crimps" and bolts used to to "pin" the pulley wheels. The hydraulic jack is rated for 1000lbs. They are low grade strength, not grade 8. I have installed outrigger feet on each side using the original foot to prevent side to side movement once crane is under load (the trouble with one foot). I have raised loads approaching limit with no problems with crane arm in the 500lb position. Like anything though, your feet etc can't be replaced - I watch everything. Mac
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I have a class C motor home and have used them on gravel and packed dirt without an issue. They might sink a bit in softer sand.
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tom, im sorry i actually bought wrong motor. i was going to use these on another project but they are too big. i cannot answer the question for you. do more google searches on internet, thats wat i do. thanx
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Hey Paul, I bought two sets of these pedals for my beater road bike and the bearings didn't last 100 mi. in either one before they started making noise. They both went onto the trash. I've got no idea whether they are compatible with foot straps. Spend a little more and get a better pedal. regards, Dave
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We are having absolutely no problems with them on our tip-outs on a park model. We also purchased the pads that these are made for so they would be evenly held. They would work fine on a class A.
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The high dollar motorhomes and travel trailers come with leveling jacks. Leveling blocks work but don't add any stability so your RV will rock some in windy conditions and some when anyone moves around inside. You also have a better range of leveling with jacks. Leveling blocks may not be tall enough in some conditions but you can use blocks under jacks most anywhere. Just remember these are " Leveling Jacks" not designed to lift your RV. Be sure to get a rating heavy enough for your RV "loaded.
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They are only for left to right and they work great for that. Cuts our leveling time by 85%. Not made for front to back. You do that with your front jacks.