Modified Jacks
#1
Posted 26 April 2014 - 03:09 PM
http://www.thediywor...ruck-Camper.jpg
#2
Posted 28 April 2014 - 12:34 AM
Not sure why you'd want to do this and carry the extra weight around unless you are frequently taking the camper on and off the truck.
In those old, heavy campers you could jack it up, drive away to go fishing and the camper would still be usable, but in our lightweight FWC campers they strongly recommend against entering the camper when not on the truck or a platform dolly of some kind that supports the floor.
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#3
Posted 28 April 2014 - 04:27 AM
What you are describing and illustrate with the Coachman photo are the old Rieco Tripod jacks. If you want to do something similar I'd suggest taking your photo and a Rieco brochure, (http://riecotitan.co...tripodflyer.pdf) to a good metal fab shop. I'd get four new custom swivel mounting plates built if the length of your current jacks will allow them to swivel.
Your idea, while not common on FWC's, is not unheard of. I see Grandby's and the occasional Keystone come through Eastern Oregon set up with Rieco's as you describe. Do remember as Bosque Bill wrote above about supporting the floor if you use the camper off the truck.
Best Wishes with your decision.
Edited by LuckyDan, 28 April 2014 - 04:31 AM.
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#4
Posted 28 April 2014 - 03:30 PM
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