69 Compact-How Many Stabilizer Jacks?

[hoppydawg]

I have a 69 Compact that I just recovered. How many jacks should I be using? 2,4? I have seen the retro old style jacks, but would it be cheaper to just use some old car jacks instead? Would they be as stable? Thanks for the feedback.

[LittleVintageTrailer]

Not sure about the old car jacks but we use 4 jacks total. One on each corner to stabilize.

[Atomic Addiction]

Always use 4.

Personally, I would just use the tried an true jacks...

www.amazon.com/Camco-44560-Olympian-Aluminum-Stack/dp/B000760FWU


They are lightweight, stackable, and easy to use. No tools needed to set them up or take them down.

Brian

[hoppydawg]

Thanks for the link Brian. I will be sure to get them.
Greg

[blu26ovl]

Look under this same category at "BAL STABILIZER IDEA" and scroll down. I used 4 Honda junk yard jacks om my compact and bolted them to the frame. Work Great.

Brent

[pxlchk1]

You don't want to use car jacks because you won't be able to tighten them up or level the camper. You'll want to use stabilizer jacks. They're not very expensive. I think I paid under $30 for a set of 4 on Amazon.

[jessie]

Is my 69 compact too high?? The axle hasn't been flipped but it is sporting 15" wheels. I bought the stabilizer jacks but they didn't reach the axle, even when completely extended. Makes me think there is a problem somewhere... I even got some honda jacks from a junkyard after I read Brent's post and those weren't high enough either. Hm.... maybe I need smaller wheels.

[orbitmonkey]

your wheels should be 14". you can use car jack stands (safety jacks with locking pins) but i would not use car jacks. my '73 sprite has incorporated stabilizers. sadly...my lil shasta doesn't. i'll be seeking proper stabilizers as i like to take my rides back to as close as original as possible (with the exception of some creature comforts and lighting).

[orbitmonkey]

oooo...i'm like 2 years behind this thread. hello?