tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2265148370462419231.post1210781317055360973..comments2009-11-23T19:50:29.083-08:00RVernoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2265148370462419231.post-54130065971938444742009-05-05T11:00:00.000-07:002009-05-05T11:00:00.000-07:00We have a '91 S&S and the Hydraulics blew out on us on our first 'real' trip out. Thank goodness the truck bed was under the cab over section, otherwise we would have lost the entire camper. For 3 hours we sat at the campsite bleeding the jacks just so we could get the camper back on the truck. We're looking at manual screw jacks as we cannot justify spending a couple grand on electric ones.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2265148370462419231.post-12509510503467902672009-04-16T22:48:00.000-07:002009-04-16T22:48:00.000-07:00I have an old, 1987, Lance. I have refitted the whole unit to almost new condition except for the hydraulic jackstands. I can't seem to find any replacements for this old unit. I think i will rebuild them anyone know of a place I can get repl. parts? contact: no1ewel@hotmail.com (no-numeral one ewel@hotmail.com)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2265148370462419231.post-7684701075054616522009-04-14T15:35:00.000-07:002009-04-14T15:35:00.000-07:00We had Bair hydraulic jacks on our 1968 Streamline 29' Empress travel trailer, and they were a royal pain to use. The seals gave out regularly, and I became so proficient at rebuilding them that I could do it with my eyes closed, practically (I'm really not exaggerating!). I'll stick with electric from now on.Frederic & Brooke Lynesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2265148370462419231.post-27743548844597625632009-04-11T07:11:00.000-07:002009-04-11T07:11:00.000-07:00It is interesting that in many parts of the U.S. Trailers, Fifth Wheels, and Motor Homes are referred to as "campers". This article appears to be related to only truck mounted campers.Steadyfasthttp://www.steadyfast.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2265148370462419231.post-62057046198983208402009-04-04T09:25:00.000-07:002009-04-04T09:25:00.000-07:00I'm sure both electric and hydraulic have automated solutions. With automation, no "running around" is required. Simply push the button to extend/retract and go on to the next task. With automation taking care of the "running around", which is the better choice?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2265148370462419231.post-43748522890996520722009-04-04T06:13:00.000-07:002009-04-04T06:13:00.000-07:00Maybe so for a camper. But not true for more sophisticated hydraulic jacks for a trailer. My hydraulics are much easier to use than the electric stabilizers.Bruce and Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16571003050689524765noreply@blogger.com