How many of your Jacks do I need for a 28ft 5th wheel? Do they work on uneven gound? How do they compare to the tri pod Jacks stands?
1242414
The manufacturer recommends two, one at the back and one just behind the house door. I have these plus one on the opposite side from the house door. This makes it very stable
1242415
I use two jacks for my 26-foot trailer. Three would be better. My trailer seems to be softly sprung, and these jacks remove most of the jiggle and sway. They're light, easy to store and easy to use, and they do a much better job of stabilization than standard jacks, especially under the frame near a slide-out. I really like them.
1242416
For a 5th wheel, just one for the rear. They can accommodate for uneven ground as they are hinged in two locations on each side. IMHO they do not have the same load capacity of tri-pod jack stands. But they do a better job of mitigating the lateral rocking. I use both types of stands when I set up. This one under the bumper and the tripods as slide out supports. This combination has made a big difference, especially with the bunk house slide out in the rear.
1242417
We have a 23ft Rockwood Roo Hybrid and we just needed 2. These fit under the frame on the under sides of our camper which is a pull behind. I think the Tri-pod would be better for the front of your 5th wheel and maybe these would do better further down the frame under your entry door if you still feel wobbly.
1242418
You would need quite a few of these to go around your rig, at least one per side. I use mine to support under the steps. There is a lot of leverage when using the steps so this helps keep the trailer from leaning that way when someone goes in or out. After setting in place and using it for a short period of time, go back and re-tighten the strap as the jack will settle a bit. Yes, it will work on uneven ground. Each leg has three positions to adjust the height of each one individually.
1242419
The tripod stands will be stronger. The Valterra has adjustable legs so the uneven ground shouldn't be a problem. I used one across the back of a 16' Casita and it did a good job. The button for the leg adjuster was bent upon removal. These are light weight stabilizers.
1023277
No jacks. You get 6 of the bars you see in the pic and everything to mount them. 2 for the back and the other 4 go on the front. It greatly decreases the sway(movement) of the 5th wheel.
2185744
I have my jacks mounted to the frame on my 25 ft travel trailer to keep it from swaying when I enter the trailer or while walking around inside after I have parked fairly close to level. It would depend on how high off the ground your Motor Home frame is and if it rocks much when walking around inside.
1121890
if your talking about a 5th wheel hitch ? I see no problem hope they work for you. You can get all the information from hellwig.com
579814
They are 8.25" on a side. Works fine on our dual axle (if that is what you mean) but you could check; raising a wheel 2 blocks takes 16.5" inches per wheel; to raise it 3 blocks, add another 8.25" in length, per axle. If you mean dually wheels (4 tires per axle), you would need two parallel sets, as the blocks aren't wide enough to support both wheels. But maybe just the outside wheels gets you level enough?
1593437
I have the 2500 lb rated pair and after my latest 3000 mile road trip they made a significant difference in towing characteristics. Less road chuck, no noticeable sway and minimum sag. My 5th wheel unit has a 2300 lb pin weight plus load so they are put to the test each and every outing. So to make a long answer a little longer yes they are sold in pairs and yes they are worth the money.
2234026
I've not added anything other than the rubber pad from my old jack. The hockey puck has been a good solution for many for a long time. The newspaper is interesting, but may have limited reusability. I've used 2x4s, 2x6s, etc. and oriented the grains proper to avoid splitting. I also have interest in a better pad, but I haven't made a purchase or researched it yet. A quick look netted a few different designs. Then there are flat and dished/cupped for more general use, like what the hockey puck would do excepth they tend to come either attached to a new pintle or overlap the original pintle/saddle. The other common type has a groove(s) for use with pinch welds with same mounting options. Beyond that, there appear to be other more specialized versions out there. Now that I'm starting to search a little, I'd likely get one for the pinch weld as well as one or two of the flat and dished pads. While shopping for those, may as well plan to get something similar for jack stands!
482346
The jacks are sold in pairs. The manufacturer most likely intended the jacks to be used as a pair. Other than supporting the vehicle for a minute or two with one jack, while raising the opposite side to place the other jack safely.... I would side with caution and say that BOTH/COMBINED jacks can support 3 tons (6,000 pounds). Don't forget to use your parking brake and chock both wheels that remain on the ground. Stay SAFE!!
1379536
Its been so long since I installed them I don't remember, but I think they did. They were pretty easy to install on my 5.4 Triton. Use extentions, knuckles and a 1/4" drive ratchet and you should be fine.
413574
These are NOT jacks or jack stands. The base is too narrow and the feet are not connected so they may sink into asphalt, gravel or soil. They are perfect for stabilizers when the wheels or jacks are used to support the weight of the unit.
579809
I use them with my 35 ft fifth wheel. I have only stacked them as illustrated two high. If a third one is required, I just stack on top of the center one. There isn't enough room between the tires to do three high as illustrated. They work well and so far proven to be durable.
797598
Its probably 4 feet tall when collapsed. It will spread out quite far with the chain and drop to almost 2 feet. Comes in handy on hilly terrain. It can be kind of laborious to set up. If I had the money, I think I would go with that cross bar thing that goes between the front jacks. And just forget about the tri-pod. I hear that is just as good.
803625
You know , I have no idea .. I looked on my invoice .... But ,,,,, they are really good jacks . I have a 21 ft toy hauler and we go all over. I've used them about 4-5 times since I've had them ... Probably about 3 mos ... They've never let me down .... Good luck , hope this helped
1462492
They could but would find ones that were not as tall as these to start with. These may be an over kill for a car. Even at a low setting on these your car will be way up high and your jack would have to be able to get it there and if it could I would be scarred of placing one side up that high while jacking the other side up. Like I said, shop for a shorter stand to start with. Other than that, these are a high quality stand, so find it's lil brother... lol
651621
the jacks are usually sold per each. some older campers like mine use 3 but most need 4
79933
The 3602 rapidjack is designed as a jack for a dual wheel trailer. I have not had occasion to use it and hope I don't ever. The Anderson 3604 camper leveler, which I have and love, would certainly level a truck side to side, I don't know how truck campers are leveled fore and aft.
40777
Have 5 on my boat for sale and they are awesome. Just ordered a 23 ft G23 Nautique and ordered 8 for that boat. 6 for transom and 2 for trailer wheel well