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[RicoV]

Jack brackets are good places for a custom shower mount.  An aluminum rod can be mounted to any of the brackets, then a swivel PVC support structure for the shower tarp enclosure.  It works very well for us.

[CarlG]

Yeah, I know... wishful thinking. (re: spare tire)

Edited by CarlG, 25 May 2016 - 03:56 AM.

[hebegebe]

I think jack brackets for the spare would work with no problem since between the 2 of them you have at least 500# capacity.


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[CarlG]

I think jack brackets for the spare would work with no problem since between the 2 of them you have at least 500# capacity.

 

Maybe.

 

I think the two issues that make me nervous about the idea are that when the jacks are being used to raise/lower the camper, (1) the force is straight up/down and (2) the load is very static.

 

A spare hung off the back would exert some lateral forces and the forces might really amplify when going over bumpy terrain.

[ETAV8R]

The only thing I've used the mounts for is a clothes line with a bungee. I think it would be a great way to attach an awning and/or PVC for shower.

Always remove jacks before I travel.  Brackets are used for:  attaching bottom of poles holding out rear awning (home made), one end of clothes line (other in the trees), one end of ratchet strap (when turnbuckle hold down broke) other end some place under the truck,  and I am pretty sure there were others.  They are just about the first place I look when I need to attach something.

Any pics of this awning? Sounds like a great idea.

 

Jack brackets are good places for a custom shower mount.  An aluminum rod can be mounted to any of the brackets, then a swivel PVC support structure for the shower tarp enclosure.  It works very well for us.
 

Do you have pics of this set up?

[RicoV]

Here's a pic that should give you a good idea; you can zoom in on the gory details.  It might not be pretty but it's a quick and easy setup-takedown, takes a stiff breeze fairly well, and we sure enjoy our showers after an active day out and about.

Rico

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[alano]

Rico,

 

I like this setup. I especially like that when you aren't showering you can use the top and bottom as hula-hoops.  

 

Alan

[Happyjax]

Is the sissor jack under the bumper doing some leveling?

[RicoV]

You probably noticed the center hoop occupies the middle portion of the inside of the shower tarp  By leaving the oval 'unlinked' at the tarp opening, the hoop's natural rebound gives flex structure to the middle portion so that the wind doesn't blow the tarp up against you when showering.  That's a big hit with my wife, she likey.

 

The pair of 30" scissor jacks ride on standard jack pads and are jacked up to support the left and right frame-bumper contact points, adding stability in high wind events (much less rocking) and providing a limited amount of truck leveling where needed in campsites, maybe up to 4" worth, haven't needed to try for more than that (yet).

Rico

[ETAV8R]

Simple and inexpensive looking shower set up. Looks great. I've got one of those foldable kind with the metal frame inside the tent material. I like it but it does blow in the wind.

 

What is the jack resting on? Must be durable to hold the weight. Would it hold a hilift too?