Are The Brophy Cable Camper Jacks Stable

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I have 2 concerns which many people may have the same. 1. the bracket to hold the camper edge is narrow. 1 inch or 1.5 inch max. Is it possible for the camper to slide out and fall to the ground? 2. it is 1 jack on 1 side. Is it easy to tip over to the front or back? Thanks,

asked by: Andy

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You should not have a problem with the camper sliding out when you are using any of the Brophy Cable Camper Jacks. The jack is very stable because of the tripod base. That stability will make the jack very difficult to tip to the front or the back. You will need to use two jacks, one per side. You will just need to make sure your camper jacks maximum weight capacity exceeds the weight of your camper. I have included a the different model Brophy Cable Camping jacks and their weight limits below.

57" Max Lift Height, 4,000 lbs, part # CXHD
57" Max Lift Height, 3,000 lbs, part # CJ41
57" Max Lift Hieght, 1,000 lbs, part # CJ31
67" Max Lift Height, 1,500 lbs, part # CJ74H
67" Max Lift Height, 3,000 lbs, part # CJ74
67: Max Lift Height, 4,000 lbs, part # CX74

I have included product description links and a video review link below

expert reply by: Mark Smith

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Answer 1

There are actually special jacks for truck bed campers like yours. We carry some manual camper jacks, #CJ41, rated for 3,000 pounds. They have a 57 inch maximum lift height. It is recommended that 2 people operate the jacks simultaneously to make it…

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Answer 2

The lift brackets of the Brophy Tripod Camper jacks part #CJ41 extend out from the upright mast the same distance as the feet of the tripods. So as long as the camper extends out past the tires like you said yours did this would work although…

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Answer 3

We don't currently have any customer submitted photos for the Brophy Heavy Duty Cable Camper Jacks #CX74, but we do for the lower capacity #CJ74, which uses the same lift brackets. From the edge of the tube to the lift bracket is approximately…

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Answer 4

While the Valterra Folding Manual Stabilizer for Trailers and RVs #020106 was designed for stabilizing RVs and trailers there is nothing preventing you from using it to support a slide-in truck camper. You would need at least 2 of them. Each is rated…

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Answer 5

The Brophy Heavy Duty Cable Camper Jacks #CX74 may be able to work for you depending on the configuration of your camper. They do not have the same design in terms of fitting into the corners of your '73 Ford camper; the Brophy #CX74 uses…

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Answer 6

While the pipe diameters are the same the rest of the Brophy Cable Camper Jacks #CX74 and #CJ74 are different. The tripod bases have different bracing and the winch mount that has the angle iron section welded to it has different bracing as…

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Answer 7

You should be able to change the orientation of the Brophy Cable Camper Jacks #CJ74 so that the legs pointing towards the cab of your pickup and the other legs will sit under your pickup bed a little to help stabilize your camper. I have attached a…

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Answer 8

When it comes to carrying a truck bed camper, I always go with Timbren Suspension Enhancement Systems over the SumoSprings Custom Helper Springs similar to the #SSR-312-54 . With that being said, I think the better solution for your 2015 Ram 2500 are…

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Answer 9

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 10

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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Answer 11

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 12

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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