User Tag List
Thanks: 0
Results 1 to 10 of 107
Thread: Rear jack clearance
-
01-31-2017, 08:46 PM #1
- Join Date
- Dec 2016
- Posts
- 130
- Mentioned
- 0 Post(s)
- Tagged
- 0 Thread(s)
Rear jack clearance
I have the 4 point leveling system and wondered if people have had issues with the rear jacks being a little too low when in the stowed travel position? I went down a pretty steep driveway today and even though I tried to take it at a 45 degree angle one of the rear jacks lightly touched.
Jeremy & Katie
2017 303RLS Reflection
2017 GMC Sierra Denali Duramax 2500HD
2700/16K Pullrite Superglide
-
01-31-2017, 08:51 PM #2
- Join Date
- Jan 2015
- Location
- Bend, OR and Palm Springs, CA
- Posts
- 3,043
- Mentioned
- 27 Post(s)
- Tagged
- 0 Thread(s)
Mine seem really low as well but I've never had a problem hitting them on anything. Mine seem about 6" too low just eyeballing them.
Brian & Kellie
2020 Solitude 310GK-R, FBP, 1,460w solar, 540ah BBGC3, MORryde IS w/disc brakes
2020 F-350 Platinum SRW Powerstroke Tremor, 60g TF fuel tank, Hensley BD3-F air bag hitch
Previous setups:
2019 Solitude 373FB-R, 2019 F-350 Platinum DRW Powerstroke, Hensley BD5 air bag hitch
2016 Reflection 318RST, 2016 GMC 3500 Denali SRW Duramax, Hensley BD3 air bag hitch
-
01-31-2017, 08:53 PM #3
I also have a 303 and never had an issue. My F350 is raised so it makes the rear a little lower but still ok. I had thought the same when i purchased it but all is well.
Enjoy your new camper !
ToddTodd & Wendy
Blossom Valley Ca,
2 King Charles Cavaliers
Firesian & Quarter Horses
2013 Ford F-350 Lifted
2016 Reflection 303 w/reese goose box
1932 Ford Cabriolet
2013 BMW R1200GS
2013 Dodge Yellow Jacket
Still Working :cool:
-
01-31-2017, 09:14 PM #4
Mine show about an inch of the extension shaft when fully retracted. Tried to use the powered manual mode unsuccessfully. Wonder if following the instructions for a manual operation would get them completely retracted. Might give this try when I return from this trip..
Current;
2017 Reflection 337LRS 5th with 2016 Silverado LTX 3500HD Duramax
2019 Reflection 367BHS 5th permanent in RV park
Past;
30' TH TT Weekend Warrior, 36' TH 5th Weekend Warrior (both with Ford F250 diesel)
26' TT Shadow Cruiser, 30' TT Cougar (both with Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi)
-
01-31-2017, 09:32 PM #5
- Join Date
- Nov 2013
- Location
- Gore Bay, Ontario
- Posts
- 2,171
- Blog Entries
- 6
- Mentioned
- 0 Post(s)
- Tagged
- 0 Thread(s)
I'm pretty sure that you can raise them by remounting using a different set of holes if you're concerned that they may make contact.
DaveDave and Monica - Gore Bay, Ontario
Vitus the Hungarian Vizsla
2014 Reflection 337 RLS #129
2008 F250 V10 CC Lariat RWD
-
01-31-2017, 10:02 PM #6
On my 337, I did look assuming just that but they appear to already be mounted in the highest position with the motor almost touching whatever is above it.
Current;
2017 Reflection 337LRS 5th with 2016 Silverado LTX 3500HD Duramax
2019 Reflection 367BHS 5th permanent in RV park
Past;
30' TH TT Weekend Warrior, 36' TH 5th Weekend Warrior (both with Ford F250 diesel)
26' TT Shadow Cruiser, 30' TT Cougar (both with Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi)
-
01-31-2017, 10:04 PM #7
- Join Date
- Apr 2016
- Location
- Discovery Bay, CA
- Posts
- 92
- Mentioned
- 0 Post(s)
- Tagged
- 0 Thread(s)
Mine touched at a gas station once. I moved it all the way up and no issues since then with lots of room when I drop them. I also use blocks if needed. Better safe then sorry
Taj & Carmen (Counting the days...)
2016 Reflection 29RS
2016 F350 DRW Lariat FX4
Discovery Bay Ca
-
02-03-2017, 01:31 PM #8Current;
2017 Reflection 337LRS 5th with 2016 Silverado LTX 3500HD Duramax
2019 Reflection 367BHS 5th permanent in RV park
Past;
30' TH TT Weekend Warrior, 36' TH 5th Weekend Warrior (both with Ford F250 diesel)
26' TT Shadow Cruiser, 30' TT Cougar (both with Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi)
-
02-06-2017, 10:50 AM #9
- Join Date
- May 2016
- Location
- Walthourville, GA which is just outside of Hinesville, GA home of the 3rd Infantry Division
- Posts
- 678
- Mentioned
- 4 Post(s)
- Tagged
- 0 Thread(s)
I too have often thought that, when retracted, it seems like there should be more ground clearance for the rear jacks. Haven't had any issues so far (knocking on my head) with the exception of a few times having the auto level give me an "Out Of Stroke" message. From memory, I *think* the rear jacks on my 337 do not have as much stroke as the front jacks. If I'm wrong - whip me with a wet noodle.
Tom
-
02-06-2017, 03:46 PM #10
- Join Date
- Jan 2016
- Location
- Thomasboro, IL
- Posts
- 134
- Mentioned
- 2 Post(s)
- Tagged
- 0 Thread(s)
I raised both of ours as soon as I got the trailer home. As I remember right the driver's side was raised 3 holes and the off-street side 2. I don't remember what was in the way but there was something above the jack head that restricted the one side more than the other. To prevent the dreaded "out of stroke" message we always use blocks under the jacks.
Del & Vickie
2016 Reflection 337
2015 GMC Denali 3500HD w/Hips - 4WD
Similar Threads
-
Tongue jack with higher motor location ??? (Tailgate clearance issue)
By wudwork in forum General DiscussionReplies: 7Last Post: 03-12-2021, 04:42 PM -
Lippert Level-Up -- Need to retract the DS and ODS rear jack pairs ONLY (not front)
By TxCowboy in forum General DiscussionReplies: 6Last Post: 10-01-2017, 08:30 AM -
Running/Clearance Light Wiring and wiring in a rear view observation camera
By AlanEdie in forum Electrical System and WiringReplies: 6Last Post: 11-20-2015, 04:35 AM -
No rear clearance lights on 317RST
By Flatlander in forum Electrical System and WiringReplies: 5Last Post: 07-29-2015, 02:49 PM
Freezer Opens on Travel Day?
Today, 03:46 PM in Appliances