Leveling Jacks Where Is Leveling Jack?

My ratchet solution (see attached).
Swivel-head 3/8" drive ratchet
20" extension
19 mm wobbly (socket w/ universal joint built in)

Compact storage, allows both hands to work the rotation, easy to reach the jack (clears bumper and less stooping), allows for misalignment, promotes happiness.
 

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The Short Short Trailer said:
Just curious... based on what information? Is there a manufacturer spec that says what the lifting capacity is?

Thx.
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The manufacturer in Necedah told me it is safe to use the stabilizer to change a tire. Some Elkart stabilizers are wimpy. The ones Camp-Inn uses are not at all wimpy when used to lift one side at a time.
 
The Short Short Trailer said:
Just curious... based on what information? Is there a manufacturer spec that says what the lifting capacity is?

Thx.
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Per CI’s previous posts, we have Ultra-Fab 24” stabilizers (link).

According to eTrailer (link), the capacity is 6500LB.

They are listed as stabilizers, not levelers.

I just replaced mine with OEM, I believe that lifting with one is fine for leveling, but the side-to-side stability would be unacceptable and might lead to failure if both tires were off the ground. This seems to follow guidance from CI about leveling: level up with one, the other stabilizer should only touch the ground.

Lipster posted while I was writing this - I think they are also correctly interpreting the info. It’s why we can change a tire … IF the other tire stays on the ground! I’d also want the trailer on the hitch for more stability when changing a tire.

From the 2022 manual:
Leveling - If the ground in the campsite is not level, the trailer should be leveled, side-to-side. Adjust the leveling jack on the ―Low‖ side first. When the trailer is level side-to-side, lower the leveling jack on the ―High‖ side until it touches the ground.
NEVER use the leveling jacks to lift BOTH wheels off the ground at the same time, while the trailer is in use.
 
Lipster said:
The manufacturer in Necedah told me it is safe to use the stabilizer to change a tire.
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The jack manufacturer or Camp Inn?​

Lipster said:
The (jacks) Camp-Inn uses are not at all wimpy when used to lift one side at a time.
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I agree. Based on my intuition and experience, they look quite robust and I previously had no concern about lifting the trailer weight. But, if there's information to the contrary I'd like to know. Of course, they are not designed for lateral loading and it is good to keep at least one chocked tire on the ground.

Edit: thank you SethB who posted while I was writing.​
 
Get yourself some cheap RV level blocks at Walmart…I carry 2 at a time as that’s generally all that’s needed for side to side. Then use the front Jack for front to rear leveling. The drop the rear stabilizers.
 
Van_and_Terri said:
Something like this? Have been given quite a few over the years.
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Exactly. As an aviation enthusiast, these tickle my fancy.

I've also seen some people use the "Snap bracelets" -- Camco even sells a set just for this purpose. Search for "Camco RV Steering Wheel Check Bands (53098)"

I'm glad I dont' have that much stuff to possibly forget any more :D
 
Steve & Betsy said:
Like these. They make different sizes and colors. Also work great for taking up excess Dometic cord, strapping garbage bag to bumper on a windy day, tying the Lucilight (sp?) to the propane tank, etc.
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I've used these too for cord managment -- I can't tell you how many black "hook & loop" or velcro wraps I've given to the people who stayed in a site after we left.... Bright orange makes them a lot eaiser to find
 
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