Bent Jack

[bestyett]

Ruh Roh. Our 2015 Holiday Rambler, Class A slid while putting down the jacks yesterday. It held the night and went up fine this morning. How freaked out should I be?

 

[Happy Prospector]

About what?





The information is out there, all you have to do is let it in.

 

[Kevin Means]

I'm assuming that the part that bent was the part that welds to the chassis... is that correct? If the chrome jack-shaft had bent, it wouldn't have retracted. I wouldn't ignore it and assume all is well, but it's certainly not the end of the world. I would get it fixed as soon as possible, because the next time you try to get level on a similar slope, it could bend even further, and then it may not retract. It shouldn't be difficult, or all that expensive, for a properly equipped shop to bend it back into position, and re-weld it , but I would definitely NOT try banging it back into position with a sledge hammer for fear of causing additional damage.

Kev

 

[bestyett]

Thanks Kevin. Yes, you are correct, just the support bracket. Stopped today to have someone look at it and will be getting it fixed when we return home in 2 weeks. Meanwhile, we plan to park on the flattest spot possibe, just lower the rear to stabilize, and enjoy our adventure!
Appreciate your help!