Camper Removal ?
Camper Removal ?
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Joined: May 2004
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From: The hills of No. Calif.
Is it an 8-foot camper so it's only as long as the bed, or is it longer with an overhang in the back? On the one I used to have, I had a jack that was missing so I used a floor jack and blocks on one of the rear corners, which were closer to the ground due to the overhang...see pic:
Note missing camper jack on rear.
But yes, if you can borrow one that will fit easily, that's the better way. I also once borrowed a pair of jacks that were not meant to be actually installed on the camper but were for temporary use, like the one in the pic below:
They were bigger and beefier than this one as there were only two of them, so they had to be centered exactly on each side and it was still a shaky, scary deal. But just one like the above would be perfect to borrow and use on the corner that's missing one.
Alternatively, you could chain it to a tree and simply drive out from under it...
Note missing camper jack on rear.
But yes, if you can borrow one that will fit easily, that's the better way. I also once borrowed a pair of jacks that were not meant to be actually installed on the camper but were for temporary use, like the one in the pic below:
They were bigger and beefier than this one as there were only two of them, so they had to be centered exactly on each side and it was still a shaky, scary deal. But just one like the above would be perfect to borrow and use on the corner that's missing one.
Alternatively, you could chain it to a tree and simply drive out from under it...
Cargo Master
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 3,455
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From: Williams Lake B.C.
3 jacks are enough.
I had a camper I unloaded for years with only 3 jacks.
Ive seen them with two jacks also , that gets scarey.
I had a camper I unloaded for years with only 3 jacks.
Ive seen them with two jacks also , that gets scarey.
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From: houston
It`s not as big as that one,I can close the tailgate.I have 3 jacks just like that one pictured.I bought the truck/camper for $500 from a garage sale.
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