notsobigjoe
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JimK-NY wrote:Also mix a little fine sand into varnish or another finish so they do not slip when stacked.
Hey Jim, Did you ever post a pic of these blocks?
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BeMurda
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I guess I don’t need blocks if I can just use the jacks, since it is smooth concrete.
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StirCrazy
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I use concrete blocks and 4X4s to rest it on. I have a few 2X6 to make up for unlevel driveways. if they are Hydraulic jacks you definatly cannot leave the camper sitting on them for extended periods of time. if they are screw jacks the jacks may handle it, depending what type it is (acme or ball screw) I wouldn't leave either sitting on the legs for long periods of time myself I would still build some sort of base under it and lower it down to take the weight off the jacks.
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^Let’s don’t confuse the issue with weird suppositions. The OP posted what camper it is. And it like most every other camper has probably been sitting on its jacks for the better part of 13 years.
You know, because that’s what they’re designed to do….
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BeMurda wrote:I guess I don’t need blocks if I can just use the jacks, since it is smooth concrete.
Steel slides on finished concrete pretty easy. Easy enough to move down the drive? Not likely. Easy enough for the camper to look like a new-born foal trying to stand first time? Slightly more likely. Enough to put un-needed stress on jack/mounting points? Rather bet on galloping dominos, know the odds, and how much I'm laying down.
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It's funny you all say that you n need to support the base with something under it when the 2010 Lance instruction manual specifically says not to do that?
Ok since sliding is a concern should I use typical plastic blocks then? The truck camper is also going to be unloaded during winter and there may be some frozen moisture though I will clean it best I can.
If anyone can recommend a product I would appreciate it! Thanks!
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BeMurda wrote:It's funny you all say that you n need to support the base with something under it when the 2010 Lance instruction manual specifically says not to do that?
Read the manual again. It says not to use "tall" supports to store the camper in the "raised" position. The camper should be lowered close to the ground. In theory it is not necessary to use any supports since the jacks should carry the load. I still think it is a good idea to further support the camper. Then there is no issue if a jack fails or Spring rolls around and you find it necessary to replace or work on jack that is no longer working. Maybe I am just extra cautious because I have had jacks fail.
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BeMurda wrote:
Ok since sliding is a concern should I use typical plastic blocks then? The truck camper is also going to be unloaded during winter and there may be some frozen moisture though I will clean it best I can.
If anyone can recommend a product I would appreciate it! Thanks!
Not sure plastic would be best idea, think I would want rubber. In my life, I would use mud flap or belting. Maybe floor mat. Grab a alligator off highway, cut to length.
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BeMurda wrote:It's funny you all say that you n need to support the base with something under it when the 2010 Lance instruction manual specifically says not to do that?
Ok since sliding is a concern should I use typical plastic blocks then? The truck camper is also going to be unloaded during winter and there may be some frozen moisture though I will clean it best I can.
If anyone can recommend a product I would appreciate it! Thanks!
I wouldn’t put a single thing down. Maybe use some boards or little pieces of plywood. You’ll want something anyway for later if you’re unloading it on dirt somewhere while camping. But on the driveway the only thing they will do is prevent rust stains on the concrete.
Provided your driveway is actually only about 2deg or 4% grade.
If much steeper or the feet don’t appear to sit flat, then I’d consider wedging the feet to not point load one end of each foot.
Once you’re camping you’ll want some blocks to level up the truck when you’re camping w camper on the truck. But unlike some, I realize that was not your current question.
I’ve never bought the plastic Lego blocks for any of our campers. Guess it’s just too easy to cut up some scrap lumber. And if you lose them, crack the boards or just need some kindling wood for a campfire, they burn much nicer than plastic! Lol
You have to weed through some of the responses here as you’re finding out. Apparently there’s a lot of weird theories, paranoia and superstition surrounding campers as evidenced by some of the conversations even just in your threads you’ve started.
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BeMurda wrote:It's funny you all say that you n need to support the base with something under it when the 2010 Lance instruction manual specifically says not to do that?
Ok since sliding is a concern should I use typical plastic blocks then? The truck camper is also going to be unloaded during winter and there may be some frozen moisture though I will clean it best I can.
If anyone can recommend a product I would appreciate it! Thanks!
You don’t need to support the bottom of the camper, in general. Only thing to watch for is if full tanks look pregnant under the camper. In which case supporting them or fixing the existing installation is a good idea.
If it’s going to sit there for a while it’s far more convenient and also more stable to just lower it down close to the ground. But again not totally necessary unless very nasty winds or actually “camping” in it.
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