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Post by ronsbhd on Sept 4, 2022 10:34:32 GMT -5
We have a 2021 231VRL, used it more this year than last but that's another story. When getting the trailer from the storage facility where we keep it I noticed that one of the stabilizing jacks didn't look correct and I found that the threaded rod was stuck out more than normal at the nut end. When retracted the other end almost comes out of the threaded nut, by the looks of it, it is barely engaged in the nut. Has anyone else had a problem with these or have replaced them.....which manufacture would be recommended?
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Post by WrkrBee on Sept 4, 2022 19:22:49 GMT -5
Compare it to another one of your stabilizer jacks. I've had to take mine apart and beat the "gears" back out and get them meshed right again. Damaged was caused by the previous owner's grands lowering the power jack with the stabs down. May be some of your issue?
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Post by ronsbhd on Sept 5, 2022 17:43:13 GMT -5
I found that the end with the nut actually has stripped threads and your probably right about the incorrect meshing at the bottom of the jack. I will have another opportunity this weekend when we take the trailer. Thanks for the input.
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marjim
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Retired EE, Vietnam Vet, God, Faith, Family & Flag. St. Louis area
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Post by marjim on Sept 24, 2022 8:55:58 GMT -5
Two ways that stripped threads occur in MHO. Rusty threads and OVER TORQUE when raising and lowering.
I use a 1/2 drive socket and a battery drill motor for my stabilizers. Important NOTE is to use the power tool to RAISE/LOWER the stabilizers for 90% of the travel stroke. For the remainder of the stroke (UP or DN) I use the crank handle. Its supposed to stabilize the trailer from rocking not be used as lift mechanism.
I've seen folks drive their stabilizers all the way down with a drill/impact motor and then hear the "CLACK, CLACK, CLACK for about 5-10 seconds" as they continue to torque the screw. I wince when I hear that and wonder WHY?
Use a good lube grease or even WD40 to keep the screw shaft lubricated.
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Post by WrkrBee on Sept 27, 2022 8:05:21 GMT -5
I've seen folks drive their stabilizers all the way down with a drill/impact motor and then hear the "CLACK, CLACK, CLACK for about 5-10 seconds" as they continue to torque the screw. I wince when I hear that and wonder WHY? There's a difference between a drill and an impact. I use a drill with a medium clutch setting to lower and raise the stabilizers up and down. I have seen a guy use an impact to level his camper with the stabilizers. I wince when I hear that, also.
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nylesn
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Post by nylesn on Nov 16, 2022 18:17:56 GMT -5
I use a standard Black and Decker (non-impact) battery powered drill to raise and lower my stabilizer jacks. My truck has120V outlets so I leave the battery charger and spare battery plugged into the truck. That way, I always have a freshly charged battery available for use.
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nylesn
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Post by nylesn on Nov 22, 2022 19:11:46 GMT -5
I bent one of my stabilizer jacks so I replaced both of the jacks on that end of the trailer with heaver duty jacks from Amazon.
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