Are Trailer Scissor Jacks Made for Leveling or Stabilizing a Trailer or Both

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I have a 28foot jayco class c RV Tired of using Legos, and cant afford auto levelers Are scissor jacks for leveling or just stabilizing? I keep reading one or the other.

asked by: DJ

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Scissor jacks on trailers can be used as levelers or stabilizers. They are just not meant to lift up the weight of the trailer so that would limit the amount of leveling they can do. I recommend also using leveling blocks # UF48-979051, or the ones you already have, so that they are doing most of the leveling and the scissor jacks can be used to keep the trailer stable. Scissor jacks aren't meant to support a load off of the ground indefinitely so a secondary leveling device is recommended in this scenario.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Hey James, you can go with a 4k axle leaf spring like the part #e22YR in place of what you have now while it has a slightly higher weight capacity it's not enough that it would create a harsh ride quality. This is a 26 inch long spring though so…

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Hey Steve, thanks for reaching out. Yes, the etrailer Scissor Stabilizer Jacks #e74RV do include hardware. Each scissor jack comes with 4 self-tapping screws for attaching to the frame.

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With plywood walls that are as thin as yours, it's possible that they may not support what you are looking to do. The only way you will be able to utilize the Erickson Horizontal E-Track #EM59150 (2 feet) or #E19148 (5 feet) is by installing it…

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Scissor jacks like the Ultra-Fab Ultra Scissor Jacks #UF48-979002 you were looking at are designed more for stabilization and less for leveling the trailer because they aren't really designed to hold the weight of the trailer off the ground. Even…

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The B&W Biker Bar Motorcycle Tie-Down System Base with Anchor Plates #BWMC2300 does not need to be adjusted to the higher holes. The adjustability is dependent on the ground clearance of your frame. The B&W Biker Bar Motorcycle Tie-Down…

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I spoke with my contact at Ultra-Fab, who is one of the leading names in stabilizer jacks, and she said that she has never come across the issue that you are having. The best we could come up with is if you are using the stabilizer scissor jacks to…

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Mod wheels such as the one in tire and wheel combo #LHACK121 have the distinctive round holes. A "regular" trailer wheel on the other hand has more triangle shaped holes and is referred to as a "spoke" wheel. Take a look at…

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Utilizing wheel chocks like the Anderson Tuff Chock #3605 wouldn't be ideal for the angle you are stating. Of course the weight of the boat is likely not distributed evenly over the axle, there are some chocks I believe would work for the…

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The Club Tire Claw XL Wheel Lock #WI491KA-491LNP is for security and while it technically can stop your wheels from rotating it is not meant to stabilize a trailer to keep it from moving. What you would want instead is a wheel chock such as FloTool…

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The problem that you are running into is that scissor jacks for trailers, such as #UF48-979006, are not meant to lift up the trailer. They are for stabilizing the trailer front to back or side to side only. I know that seems counter-intuitive but…

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I reached out to my contact at FloTool and the #FT11930MI wheel chocks are only rated for wheels that are 20 inches in overall diameter. They're designed for lawnmowers and golf carts and not trailers. Instead I recommend the etrailer wheel…

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