Installing Scissor Jack Stabilizers to an RV or Travel Trailer

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To install the scissor jacks do you drill holes in the flange of the trailer frame ?

asked by: Darren

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Scissor jacks like the Ultra-Fab Ultra Scissor Jack - 24" Lift - 6,500 lbs # UF48-979006 are bolted directly into the frame or support brace of your trailer. Even thought these jacks are used for stabilization and not lifting, they need to be securely mounted to the trailer frame and not an additional component like a body panel that is rolled under.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

When installing JT's Strongarm stabilizers on scissor jacks they are angled towards the center of the trailer and not front to back.

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To measure for ground clearance for stabilizer jacks you were correct in that you need to measure from the bottom of your fifth wheel's frame to the ground when you are set up (including if you are using blocks). For exampl the Ultra-Fab…

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Arc welding can possibly damage electrical devices on the RV so if this is what you plan to do I'd recommend disconnecting the wiring from the batteries etc. A safer method would be welding with a torch. Welders typically say just to disconnect…

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The capacity for scissor jacks is a static capacity which means that it can support up to that amount of weight but can not lift that amount. For a 7,000 lb trailer the Ultra Fab Scisso jacks #UF48-979031 that you referenced would work just fine. I…

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Ultra-Fab Ultra Scissor Jacks #UF48-979031 can be either bolted or welded to the frame of your trailer or RV and can stabilize up to 10,000 lbs each ONLYI 6500 POUNDS. This jack has a 30" lift. The scissor jacks level and stabilize a variety of…

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The best place to add the scissor jacks would be the rear corners of the trailer frame as that will give you the most stabilization and it's the standard location for installing them. If you have a set already installed there then I would go…

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The repeater of the TST TPMS for RVs #TST-507-FT-6-C that you referenced is powered by a 12 volt power source. Typically this wires to a circuit that is active when the motorhome is on like a radio or ignition power source. TST states that the power…

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The instructions for the Progressive Dynamics Replacement Section for AC/DC Power Distribution Panel - 45 Amp #PD4645V have multiple model numbers on them since each model has basically the same installation instructions. They do breakout each model…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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You could upgrade your axles to a higher capacity, however it isn't really recommended since it can create a rougher ride. Since you've got 3,500 lb axles I'd stick with those and upgrade your suspension with the SumoSprings Trailer…

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The number of leaves on a leaf spring does not dictate strength or capacity, so as you said, a 3000lb rated leaf spring (6,000lb axle capacity) can have various numbers of leaves since it is up to how the manufacture designed it. I wouldn't look…

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