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Apr 20, 2022 | 02:58 PM

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gcspray

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From: Bryson City

Here is one of the rear camper jacks with the external structure of the reinforcements visiable. I used stainless steel, aluminum, and stainless hardware to secure everything. There is stainless plates inside of the walls that anchor into the wood structure of the camper. One piece of aluminum angle that is hidden inside of the floor structure ties the two rear jacks together.

Apr 20, 2022 | 03:01 PM

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From: Bryson City

Here are the external structure that secures the front jacks together and attaches them to the camper. All hardware is either aluminum or stainless.

Apr 20, 2022 | 03:07 PM

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This is the side structure that attaches the jacks to the wing of the camper. This piece is is galvanized steel. You can see that the original tie downs are incorporated into the structure. I attached outside lighting and Torqlift Wobble Stoppers to the structure. Funny, now the camper is so stable that the Wobble Stoppers as not necessary.

Apr 20, 2022 | 03:09 PM

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With all of the added stucture, we probably need to rename her Travel Heavy...

Apr 20, 2022 | 03:46 PM

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Interesting, no swing out bracket for the jacks. I am sure she is a few pounds heavier. You did save some weight with those turnbuckles.

Apr 20, 2022 | 07:54 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by beachcamperf250

Interesting, no swing out bracket for the jacks. I am sure she is a few pounds heavier. You did save some weight with those turnbuckles.

The swingout bracket is behind the jack.

Apr 20, 2022 | 09:01 PM

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SteveZ

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I would check the ICP sensor. Unplug it and see if there is any oil in the connector. If there is oil in there it is time for a new sensor. If no oil present leave it unplugged and go for a drive if the problem goes away it is time for a new sensor.

My excursion was doing the same thing as yours about a year ago and it had oil in the plug. It took less than 5 minutes to disconnect the wiring pigtail to check it. I replaced it with a new motorcraft sensor and it has been fine ever since.

Apr 22, 2022 | 09:14 PM

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Update; It was the ICP sensor. Our son and family live 125 miles from Eastpoint Florida. We drove up on Thursday to visit with the grandchildren. On the way up, the engine idle gradually worsened, until it was shaking the truck and camper. I called the shop who does work for my son's business. They offered the check it out. They replaced the sensor with a new Motorcraft unit. The old truck runs perfectly! There was no oil leak, which they thought was unusual. Thanks to everyone for your assistance! The shop owner told me not to use an.aftermarket sensor. He installed a Dorman ICP in his truck. Everytime he passed the local.rsdio station the truck stalled. Something about no shield in the aftermarket sensors..