Scissor Jacks for 16DB

[spot1]

Just returned from a camping trip. After giving more thought about replacing stabilizers, will replace the originals with same type of stabilizers probably from e-trailer. Currently have two bad stabilizers.

When we get into a campground late, camp one night, leave early the next morning, these stabilizers are easy to set up & knock down when in a hurry. They can be purchased for less than $20 each, so will stay with this style and keep the 7/16"X2" pins in case one or more does not work properly.

Will measure to see if e-trailer stabilizers fit using existing mount:

http://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Trailer_Jack-sf-Stabilizer_Jack.aspx

[admin]

I think you're more likely to get away with it in a smaller unit where the rig weight is less, and the spans are shorter.

I wasnt as worried about the trailer itself, but rather I wasnt sure how much the stress the jacks could actually take. Turns out they can take a lot more than I expected.

[spot1]

Ordered stabilizers from e-trailer today, not going with scissor style jacks. Their listed dimensions are the same as original equipment.

 http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Jack/Atwood/AT82301.html

[kybrowns]

I installed BAL C type stabilizer jacks on my 13 QBB and love them. Way easier to use and I think more effective than the swing down type. I installed the front fore/ aft and the rears inboard/outboard with connecting channel option offered by BAL. Easy to do with a little drilling. I should note I have the off road package with 14 inch wheels so the swing down stabilizers were the long type and never seemed very solid.

The C type provide more clearance when stowed and don't require special measures when in uneven terrain. No additional brackets or structure was required.

If anyone wants pix of the installation let me know.  

[thudd3r]

those drop legs are terrible.  used them one trip and replaced them with scissor jacks (~$75 for a pair from camping world).  i used the same mounting location, which is a square piece of aluminum tube welded to the underside of the camper.  the replacement jacks came with opposing "L" shaped brackets, which can be replaced with flat steel (or even bent flat if you want to go that route).  either way, drill 4 holes hrough the sides of the original mounting points that line up with the brackets for the scizzaor jacks and run bolts through the brackets and mounting location.  the new scissor jacks were wider than the aluminum tube they were being mounted to, so i had to use a washer on each side as a spacer.  mine do stick out past the edge of the trailer a bit when all the way up, but they have never been in the way and it is a small price to pay to get rid of those flip down legs

original front jacks...



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[whoofit]

Never had an issue with the flippers till last weekend. Like them actually. Quick, light and stable for us. The problem was an unlevel site that forced me to break out the trenching tool and dig down a couple inches to deploy. Maybe scissors some day but not today.

[ammobob]

Had them on our 2013 16DB and used them for 2 years with no real issues. Adjustability was lacking but they worked. Think the scissors would give you a bit more stability.