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Old 03-15-2014, 10:10 AM   #21
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I believe the stabilizers that the Scamp Owner's Manual refers to are manufactured by Atwood and are bumper mounted. The BAL stabilizers both Floyd and I refer to are retrofits so Scamp has NO recommendations concerning them.
Correct, just throwing the comment re Scamps bumper stabilizers out there as we have a few folks here new to Scamps who may not be aware they are not to be used for jacking up the trailer in case they thought it could be done after having seen yours and Floyd's set up.
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Old 03-15-2014, 11:04 AM   #22
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This brings back the question of is it a good idea to jack up a trailer when it is supported at the extreme ends, tongue jack and rear jack/stabilizer. Makes no difference to me what others do but it's not the way I would jack up my trailer to change a tire.
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Old 03-15-2014, 11:11 AM   #23
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This brings back the question of is it a good idea to jack up a trailer when it is supported at the extreme ends, tongue jack and rear jack/stabilizer. Makes no difference to me what others do but it's not the way I would jack up my trailer to change a tire.
Mine neither. In my time here there have been reports of twisted/bent frames due to the trailer having been jacked up that way.
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Old 03-15-2014, 01:42 PM   #24
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First thing that comes to mind is Jack & Coke
First thing that came to MY mind when I saw the threadtitle was:

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Old 03-15-2014, 02:56 PM   #25
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I use an aluminum floor jack.

I don't do it for changing the tire, but mine has sat for months supported on the ends, with no trouble.

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I also jack it up by the axle, I'm a rebel.
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Old 03-15-2014, 03:21 PM   #26
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Never cared for JD, jack and lisinopril closer to the mark these days.

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That old white lightnin and that bathtub gin.
Stuff like that'll make a dead man grin."

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Old 03-15-2014, 03:55 PM   #27
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JD neat for me too. Nothing shall taint that sweet nectar near my lips.

I have lots of different jacks, but the tow's scissor jack is the one I usually go to. They are light adequately do the job, and are easy to use.
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Old 03-15-2014, 04:33 PM   #28
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First thing that came to MY mind when I saw the threadtitle was:
Yeah, but after I started reading this thread, the oft used phrase"Who knows Jack ..." came to mind.
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Old 03-15-2014, 04:43 PM   #29
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A lot of folks don't know jack.

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Old 03-15-2014, 05:19 PM   #30
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I am too much of a woouse. I've been dragging a 26er of Jack with me camping and it's still not opened. Gimme a beer please.
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Old 03-15-2014, 06:29 PM   #31
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JD nay out of fashion! Of late when camping I have been showing my true northern girl colours and running with Fireball.
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After a few Jack & Coke's who cares. LOL
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Old 03-17-2014, 07:41 PM   #33
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Its about a jack to change a tire. And hold the Coke for Pam.
The Bal stabilizers on my Scamp13 are WAY overkill, I use them to service the trailer brakes and to change the tires.
Check your TV jack though, if it will fit under the frame, it should work great!.
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