Stabilizer Jack Legs for Fold Down Deck on Motorhome

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Hi there, Im trying to work out making a fold down deck for the back of my self-build motorhome. Im looking for folding legs for the deck that would fold up against the body of my rig when packed away, but fold down to support the deck when its lowered. The deck will be about 8 feet wide by about 5 feet deep and will weigh about 100lbs. Do you have anything that might work for this? I see you have trailer jacks but they look like theyre designed to be stored away separately when not in use which I guess is also an option for me - but I was wondering if any of them can be bolted to something like this with a hinge for extra stability? Thanks!

asked by: Susanna

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I have a product that could be perfect for your needs if the deck height is 15-1/4 to 22-1/4 inches. The Stallion
# 288-01892-2 stabilizer jacks are height adjustable from 15-1/4 to 22-1/4 inches, and would fold down when not in use. They're sold in a quantity of 2, and the pair would have a support capacity of 1000 lbs.

For a similar jack with less height, the # TJ01RT-HD also would fold down when not in use and are height adjustable from 11-1/2 to 18 inches. These jacks have an identical capacity as the pair mentioned above.

I've linked to product videos for bolt products mentioned above.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

The #TJSC-24 scissor style stabilizing jack isn't an RV specific product, if it's 2500 lb capacity and 18-3/4 inch lift and the pictured mounting bolt pattern is compatible with your Rockwood Mini-Lite, it'll work perfectly for you.…

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Answer 2

If you're referring to the Lippert High-Speed Power Stabilizer Jacks like part #LC337199, then yes we do have the correct switch door for you. For this, you'll need the Replacement White Switch Housing For Lippert High-Speed Power Stabilizer…

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Answer 3

Let me start by stating that the stabilizer jacks like the Etrailer Stabilizer Jacks, Item #TJ01RT-HD, are designed to support a portion of your trailer's weight, not your full GVWR of your trailer. When you install them pick a location that will…

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Answer 4

There many possible ways to mount a stabilizer jack such as the #TJ01RT-HD you looked at. Mounting them in the orientation shown the diagram would tend to work a bit better to stabilize the trailer against side to side movement, while having the…

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Answer 5

The Stabilizer Jacks #TJ01RT-HD are actually a universal fit so while they are typically used for travel trailers, there really is no reason why you shouldn't be able to install them on an enclosed trailer. With that being said, I recommend…

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Answer 6

The Stabilizer Jacks - 6-1/4" Drop Leg Travel - 18" Extension - 650 lbs - Qty 2 #TJ01RT-HD does not come with installation hardware. The two stabilizer jacks do come with the steel rod and the bolt holes to mount are 7/16 inches in diameter…

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Answer 7

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 8

If your current springs have 5 leaves then going to a 7 leaf spring will increase the height of the trailer a little and make the trailer more susceptible to sway. Regarding capacity if you go with springs rated higher than what is required it will…

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Answer 9

If the trailer wheels scrubbed (dragged and scrapped the ground instead of rolling) when jack knifed then it could have thrown something out of alignment or damaged something. First, inspect the suspension. Look for any elongated holes where…

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Answer 10

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 11

The 18.5x8.5-8 is actually an old tire size that is not used much anymore. The closest metric size to your existing tire would be 215/60-8. Your wheel most likely has a 5-on 4-1/4 inch bolt pattern (see link), you will want to make sure that the bolt…

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Answer 12

What you're going to need is two of the transfer switches in that case. I have attached a diagram from Furrion that shows you how you're going to need to hook the two transfer switches #F30ATS up: -one to the other, then one branching off to…

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