RV Camper Jacks: Let's Keep It On The Level
If you own an RV or camper, you know the importance -- the absolute importance -- of keeping your unit level when it is parked. To assist with this job, you can purchase one or more RV camper jacks -- and there are a number of companies that make some good ones: Economy Acme Screw Truck Camper JacksIf you are looking for a good, basic set of RV camper jacks then you should consider a set of Economy Acme Screw Truck Camper Jacks. Priced at just under $590, these RV camper jacks are painted white and have a crank at the top with a comfortable rotating handle. The Acme screw jack design allows you to have total control of your rig during loading and unloading. And this RV camper jack will absolutely not change position -- except through operator intervention. It will not slip and slide up and down, like cheaper models.Reico Titan Camper JacksAnother nice set of RV camper jacks come to us from Rieco Titan. These RV camper jacks are sold in sets of three for just under $290. These jacks are constructed from heavy-duty steel and have a 3-leg tripod and a free-floating grip handle. The legs on these RV camper jacks extend from 38 inches -- 68 inches, and each jack has a maximum lifting capacity of 1000 pounds. These RV camper jacks also have pads with a large area to minimize soft sinking problems.Camco Aluminum Camper JacksIf you are looking for a set of aluminum RV camper jacks, I recommend ones made by Camco. The supporting base is shaped in the familiar pyramid design, with an attached turning the screw on top. These are precision-made stabilizer jacks, and will adjust to any height from 11 inches -- 18 inches above-ground. These RV camper jacks also have rolled threads for a very easy, smooth turning experience. These RV camper jacks are sold four to a carton.Ultra-Fab Tongue JackFrom Ultra-Fab comes our next product: the Ultra-Fab Tongue Jack. These RV camper jacks are designed to lift trailers which are heavier and longer -- they generate as much as 3500 pounds of lifting power and 5000 pounds of breakaway power! These RV camper jacks will fit a 2 inch, or 2.25 inch mounting hole, depending on the model purchased. These RV camper jacks feature a full 18 inch stroke with hardened steel bars and a die cast aluminum cap. They also come with attached lights for use after dark as well as a one-year manufacturer's warranty.Olympian Scissor JacksFinally, from Olympian, you can buy a set of scissor jacks. These leveling jacks make good RV camper jacks, and are normally priced between $90 -- $134. These RV camper jacks are available in two sizes: 24 3/16" and 30". Each of these RV camper jacks include a large 5" x 8" rectangular steel base plate as well as a frame mounting plate, and the color is black. |