Camper Jacks for 36" high Truck Bed, Granby Camper
#1
Posted 17 November 2008 - 11:48 PM
I found a set of 3 heavy duty ( 2,000 lb ) Screw type Truck Camper Jacks. Unknown model or vintage but in good working order. They are great but my truck bed height is at the top limit of their height capacity.
While I'm new at truck camping I have moved and lifted industrial equipment for many years. This isn't Ideal for the long term.
has anyone got any suggestions regarding Lifting Our Campers on to taller Truck beds?
1996 Granby Four Wheel Camper mounted on 2004 Silverado 4x4 Extended Cab w 8 Ft. bed truck. Happy Selling
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Posted 17 November 2008 - 11:57 PM
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Posted 18 November 2008 - 04:21 AM
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Posted 18 November 2008 - 03:07 PM
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#6
Posted 19 November 2008 - 02:22 PM
Last night we Shop Built 3 each 14" Extensions for my current lifts. See image. They are over kill due to the heavy stock we had available steel stock at my Buddy's Shop. But They Work and I still need to sand and paint them.
Camper Jacks Capital Investment $100.00 plus a Pot of Homemade Chili and 2 Six-Packs.
Long range I think I might get a set of Four Corner lifts. They appear to be a bit more stable in the Lift and lower process.
1996 Granby Four Wheel Camper mounted on 2004 Silverado 4x4 Extended Cab w 8 Ft. bed truck. Happy Selling
#7
Posted 19 November 2008 - 04:29 PM
#8
Posted 20 November 2008 - 11:17 PM
I took my time in loading the Granby Camper and still had a misalignment event including one pretty good hit in the last 2 ft. The Jack System Shook but was in no danger of tipping.
I also experimented a bit and jacked the Camper about 8 to 10” above the Truck Bed.
Note: The Chrome Side Rails. I have a Couple 8 ft 2x4s under my Granby Camper to clear these Side rails.
You may have noted I only used about 4 to 5” of the brackets under the Camper ledge for my lift.
1996 Granby Four Wheel Camper mounted on 2004 Silverado 4x4 Extended Cab w 8 Ft. bed truck. Happy Selling
#9
Posted 20 November 2008 - 11:34 PM
#10
Posted 21 November 2008 - 12:56 AM
Looking good. You might want to consider more 2x4's under the camper floor. It really should be supported around the whole perimeter and in two places through the field to avoid over stressing the plywood connections.
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