Can Scissor Jacks be Used to Lift an RV 1 Foot Off the Ground

Published 08/16/2016

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Leveling Scissor Jack - 30" Lift - 5,000 lbs

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Powerbuilt Bottle Jack - 6-3/16" to 12-1/16" Lift - 2 Tons

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Camco FasTen RV Leveling Blocks w/ Carrying Handle - 8-1/2" x 8-1/2" - Gray - Qty 10

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Question:

I need to raise my van up to a foot at either the front or back, or one side or the other, at campgrounds. The van is a 3/4 ton vehicle. Can a pair of these be used to raise the van by as much as a foot or more at ends OR a side? Sleeping in the vans bed is not comfortable when parked in sloped campground parking spots. Thanks.

asked by: Steve

Expert Reply:

Scissor jacks such as # JSC-30-IND are not meant to lift up vehicle or trailer so I do not recommend them for this application.

What I recommend is to use leveling blocks such as # CAM44521 for a 10-pack. You can drive right up onto these blocks though it may be difficult to get it up to a foot tall without using a bunch of them stacked like a pyramid.

Another option is to use a bottle jack such as # ALL640405 to lift the vehicle and then use the blocks or jack stands to hold the vehicle. A jack should not be used to hold the load indefinitely.

expert reply by: Michael H