poodlecamper
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Post by poodlecamper on Nov 3, 2016 9:23:27 GMT -8
Husband says front jack to our 1968 Shasta Compact is kaput.
He would like to replace it with one with a wheel on the bottom.
Problem is finding one with a small enough circumference to fit the hitch.
Would appreciate any help in locating one to fit.
We're just getting started on getting it spiffed up.
Floor and frame are solid, plumbing,propane,electric checked.
This will not be a total original redo, since some things were done by the po that can't be easily reversed, but we're preserving what is still original, with our newbie skills.
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Dad Rambles
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Post by Dad Rambles on Nov 3, 2016 10:17:06 GMT -8
I'm in the exact same predicament with a 62 airflyte. I was told a 1000lb Fulton jack (side crank) with a 1 7/8 tube... But I haven't found one yet.
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Post by HOTRODPRIMER on Nov 3, 2016 15:33:36 GMT -8
Have you checked at Tractor Supply?
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Post by bigbill on Nov 3, 2016 15:50:19 GMT -8
Make sure that you will have enough road clearance if you have a caster jack on all the time. I prefer a removable caster that I put on when I want and remove when towing. I have seen casters force the coupler off the ball going over a hump like a driveway entrance. Not trying to be bossy just making suggestions.
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Post by Dad Rambles on Nov 3, 2016 17:30:28 GMT -8
Make sure that you will have enough road clearance if you have a caster jack on all the time. I prefer a removable caster that I put on when I want and remove when towing. I have seen casters force the coupler off the ball going over a hump like a driveway entrance. Not trying to be bossy just making suggestions. That seems like a very obvious issue.. THAT I HAD NOT thought of. I will make sure that the one I get is removeable. Thanks for the other suggestion. I checked at TS a while back, but will check when I'm out that way, maybe this weekend. |
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Post by vikx on Nov 3, 2016 20:44:34 GMT -8
Seems to me a pneumatic tire would work so much better than those nasty old casters...
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poodlecamper
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Post by poodlecamper on Nov 4, 2016 6:39:01 GMT -8
Any and all suggestions are gratefully appreciated.Husband checked at Tractor Supply, didn't have the size.The search continues!
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Post by bigbill on Nov 5, 2016 15:21:40 GMT -8
Anything is better than those casters unless you are on smooth concrete.
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Post by kbman on Dec 8, 2016 11:16:33 GMT -8
Funny, as I just bought a jack 'foot' for my '69 Shasta Loflyte. I went to vintagetrailersupply.com , and they had the Diameter that I needed. They might even have the caster as well. It's a great site for the 'hard to find' shasta/vintage trailer stuff you won't find on Amazon, and even Ebay....hope this helps!
NOTE: ALSO TRY Etrailer.com ----another excellent site, but not as cool for the vintage stuff...GOOD LUCK!
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mel
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Post by mel on Dec 8, 2016 14:34:16 GMT -8
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Post by poodlecamper on Jan 4, 2017 18:09:25 GMT -8
Thanks for the links,Mel. Now that we've finished the holidays, will follow up on the information
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Post by poodlecamper on Feb 20, 2017 21:21:26 GMT -8
Mel and KBman,
I was finally ab.e to measure the jack and ordered one from vintage trailer supply.Thanks for your help.
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Post by halljohns on Oct 28, 2021 10:51:14 GMT -8
Anyone have any information on rebuilding a 1962 Shasta jack - Mine works fine, just that it will not fully retract and I can't crank it up fully?
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Post by vikx on Oct 28, 2021 11:00:47 GMT -8
Jacks don't normally retract fully. There will be about 6 to 8 inches still below. The wheel should be removed for travel.
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Post by nccamper on Oct 29, 2021 18:59:00 GMT -8
**Not advice, just a confession**
I had one jack that just was too low when retracted so I cut 4" off with a sawsall and used a 6x6 wood block under it when unhooking the camper. |
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