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02-17-2019, 09:09 AM #21
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Off subject. I have seen a lot of bad reviews on these stands/jacks. Any of you guys have any issues with these. Leaky seals seem to be the most compliant.
Paul & Debbie
2015 303RLS. #679 16” tires 2” lift
2018 F350 SRW CCSB 4x4 6.7 Diesel 3.55 B&W Std Hitch
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02-17-2019, 12:05 PM #22
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If you have 4 or 6 point leveling just lift the RV up with the leveling system little higher than you want to store it and put some jack stands under the frame and lower it back down on the jack stands. I store inside and that what I do. I don't use jack stands because of the weight I use 2X8 cut and stacked.
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Dennis & Ellie
Current 2017 Newmar Ventana Class A & 1994 Airstream Excella Classic Limited Project
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2016 GMC Denali 1 Ton Diesel SRW Payload 3727LBS B&W Hitch
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02-17-2019, 12:13 PM #23
Hi Paul,
I have never gone looking for reviews . . . good or bad. My four stands all work fine (been using them for over 3 years). They are very "inexpensive" as hydraulic devices go, so problems wouldn't surprise. I always store mine upright. Some hydraulic jacks do not like to be laid on their side, because of how the hydraulic reservoir works.
RobCate & Rob
2015 Reflection 303RLS
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02-17-2019, 04:26 PM #24
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I have used jacks that were stored on their side and had problems with them. What I believe happened is the jacks got airaited and they would all of a sudden drop a little bit when they were extended with weight on them.
Marcy & Gary
2014 Grand Design - Reflection 303RLS
2022 GMC 3500 Denali Duramax Longbed SRW
2015 GMC Denali 3500 - Retired
2003 F350 - retired
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02-17-2019, 07:11 PM #25
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Thanks Rob
Maybe storing them upright is the answer to keep seals from leaking.
The 4000 lb ones should be sufficient??Paul & Debbie
2015 303RLS. #679 16” tires 2” lift
2018 F350 SRW CCSB 4x4 6.7 Diesel 3.55 B&W Std Hitch
Sold 5/18. 2005 GMC 2500 HD Crew Cab short bed Duramax,
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02-18-2019, 07:05 AM #26
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The labels on the jacks (on Amazon's site) are very confusing. A 3 ton jack (6,000lbs!) is the least expensive. The next option is 4,000lbs (2 ton) but it's more? Then the final option is 6,000lbs (which is also 3 tons!), yet it's the most expensive. ??? (A fellow member first spotted this--look up this thread and you'll find their post.)
I went to Powerbuilt's website and confirmed the Amazon pictures are correct. https://www.powerbuilt.com/collectio...uipment?page=2 Very odd, to say the least.
The key is this bullet on Powerbuilt's website (under the 6,000lb jack's Product Description): Same product as 640912 Guess which product is the 640912? Yep, the 3 ton.
Here's a link to the 3 ton labeled unit.
Here's a link to the 6000lb labeled unit.Last edited by howson; 02-18-2019 at 06:02 PM.
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02-18-2019, 06:01 PM #27
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Thanks Howard, I found the 3ton/6000lb. Ones at the Home Depot for. $35 and change.
Going to pick up 2 and give them a try. Doesn’t make sense to get the 4000lb onesPaul & Debbie
2015 303RLS. #679 16” tires 2” lift
2018 F350 SRW CCSB 4x4 6.7 Diesel 3.55 B&W Std Hitch
Sold 5/18. 2005 GMC 2500 HD Crew Cab short bed Duramax,
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02-21-2019, 04:43 PM #28
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I guess I need to re-think this "storage" with the weight off the tires, because this is how I do it. Just run them leveling jacks all the way down until they bottom out and all the tires are off the ground. Seems simple enough to me and negates all them fancy jacks/stands/whatever. Anything wrong with this??
Tom
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02-21-2019, 05:22 PM #29
Hi Tom,
If I had the auto levelling system that you have . . . I would likely do the same thing .
My Reflection 303 predates auto levelling.
The only “caution” that I can think of with your method is that you run the risk of “flipping the shackles” with the suspension and axles hanging from the frame.
RobCate & Rob
2015 Reflection 303RLS
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02-21-2019, 05:44 PM #30
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Rob, I've heard of this flipping but not sure what it means. Wouldn't the shackles return to normal position when the trailer is lowered back down. FWIW, I raise mine with the Level up system also.
Steve
2017 F350 6.7 Lariat DRW
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