#1
Posted 29 November 2017 - 10:57 PM
Is there any way other than disconnecting and jacking up the camper and reloading it to square it up again?
Thanks
Mike
Mike Madden
2017 Nissan Frontier
2017 Fleet
#2
Posted 29 November 2017 - 10:59 PM
I am haunted by waters
#3
Posted 29 November 2017 - 11:15 PM
Mike Madden
2017 Nissan Frontier
2017 Fleet
#4
Posted 29 November 2017 - 11:27 PM
I have used a "come-along" hand-winch to tug my camper into place, a couple of inches. One end of the winch hooked to the jack bracket and the other end connected to a sturdy tree.
It crossed my mind that this might tear the camper apart -- but it didn't. It worked!
FWC Hawk (2005) on a Ford F250 Supercab, 6.8L V10 gas (2000)
#5
Posted 29 November 2017 - 11:30 PM
I’ve also seen a FWC installer kick the jacks at floor level.
I am haunted by waters
#6
Posted 30 November 2017 - 12:11 AM
Like Mark but I used the Jeep winch.
Craig K6JGV_________________________ 2004 2500 CTD 4X4 FWC HAWK 1960 CJ5
#7
Posted 30 November 2017 - 12:33 AM
I've seen the guys at ATC loosen the turnbuckles and rock it back and forth into position.
Boise, ID
2022 Chevy 3500 HD
2023 FWC Flatbed Hawk
#8
Posted 01 December 2017 - 03:37 AM
Mine shifted in the truck last summer while I was driving in Utah canyons.The turnbuckles had loosened and I didn't realize it. The camper had moved back about two inches on one side and somewhat less on the other. It was crashing around ominously as I drove. I tightened the turnbuckles to hold it where it was until I could come up with a way to get it back in the right position. (I don't travel with the jacks attached.)
Back in civilization, I was able to lever it forward with a long 2x4. First, I completely lossened all four turnbuckles. Then I wedged the 2x4 between my hitch receiver step and the rear lower edge of the camper and heaved it forward. I had a piece of wood about 18" long in there to protect the camper. The lever lifted the rear of the camper a little and pushed it forward. Piece of cake. No harm done.
You could probably do what I did with a pole or stout branch, but it needs to be long and you have to get up high to push on it.
The moral of this story: Check your turnbuckles often when driving in rough country.
- Bernard
Edited by bfh4n, 01 December 2017 - 03:38 AM.
2014 silver Fleet front-dinette
2007 Tacoma Access Cab 4WD TRD V6 6-speed
#9
Posted 01 December 2017 - 11:09 AM
#10
Posted 01 December 2017 - 12:41 PM
Once that I got my camper aligned and set like I wanted it I installed aluminum clips at the back to prevent any shift or movement just in case. Ron
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