Installing Scissor Jacks to Level the Bus
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- After living in the bus for over 6 months, we knew it was finally time to install some scissor jacks to level the skoolie when we park! Until now, we've been making do by using leveling blocks, which means you have to set them up and then drive up onto them, which may take several tries to get just right. Also, some places require more leveling blocks than others, so we needed to buy a second set of blocks... but that would take up even more space! Installing scissor jacks was the perfect solution: they're already in place when mounted on the bus, so all we'll have to do is power-drill them into position each time we park the bus! Perfecto!
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Get some wood planks to put under the jacks so when you extend them, they don't dig into soft ground.
Thought that was just common knowledge.
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@@elohimsoldier3028 guess you didn't know that.
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Great job y’all as some one that has a RV and uses those type of levelers two pieces of advice use lithium grease on the threads and use both hands when operating the drill 😀
Be sure to add the jacks to your breakdown list. Have seen what happens when someone forgot and was not pretty.
Ditto
Right after I lower mine I put my drill with socket on the driver seat so I don't forget after driving away with them down once.🤣
We love your channel and have been with yall a very long time. Cool idea with the jacks. Mike, watch your eyes Buddy. Drilling that steel overhead slings lots of shavings as you well know.
👍🏻❤️ had scissor jacks on my travel trailer, only issue I ever had with them was when one got bent by hitting low spot, had to replace. So mounting location is important. Great video. 👍🏻 also, thanks for explanation about oil on drill bits, it’s going to save me grief & $$ when I start drilling for my rivenuts. 👍🏻
I would take each bolt out and apply loctite. Just because. Great job
I ain't drunk, I just haven't had my coffee yet excuse is out the window now!!! Great solution for ( wait for it) the "STABE", Mike has coined a new word!!! Talking about Red, I wonder how his raspberries healed?! Another great video, and yes Kerry, Mike needs to keep you around for all your good ideas!!!!
Great idea with the stabilizer jacks, but use wood blocks under them (4×4 stubs work well) as the more they extend up, the less stable they are. My 5'er has those on the back end and really make a big difference too!👍👌
I just added them to my list for my bus build, thank you excellent upgrade.
Omg the double scissor-jack action...that was seriously epic indeed!! HAHA. Great job! Also, thank you for the tip about oiling the drill bits! I have built my whole bus without knowing this, and it makes total sense! I have gone through SO MANY drill bits!
instantly ordered these for our trailer!
THOSE JACKS ARE THE BOMB-DIGGITY!! WHAT A GREAT COMPANY TO INCLUDE THE HARDWARE AND A DRILL BIT.
“They don’t Jack around “ lmao 😂 👍🏽
U 2 make such a perfect team . 💕💫
Hi,
If you put the supports at 45 degrees under the bus, they have a double effect. Both forwards and backwards as well as transversely of the bus.
Well done Mike...u totally McGuyver’d that; or should I say...McKerry’d that 😃👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
LOL the shorts definitely got me the first time also. Can't imagine wearing clothes under my cover all's in this AZ heat lol! Fun project!
Surprised you didn't put these on in the initial build. One recommendation would be to get some really good hardwood blocks for the ground contact end of the jack just to spread out the footprint. Good job!!
Omg such a good idea! Totally doing this. Lol I think I still have my jack I used to pry up my floor
You used a jack to pry up/remove old flooring? That's an awesome idea! Was just thinking about this the other day, especially after seeing people struggle with theirs. Was trying to think of how to make that process better! How did you use it exactly, prop it under a pry bar, maybe...?
@@heatherclark2623 omg I honestly can't imagine doing it any other way. Yep I just wedged a crowbar under the ply and slowly cranked up the jack until the whole sheet popped free!
Next MikeGyver will find some motors he can control remotely with some arduinos via bluetooth to his phone 😜
That drill press jack was a great idea!
You should do a day in the life but WITHOUT having to move... People love watching "Day in the Life" or "Day in the Bus Life". I just want you guys to have more subscribers cause u guys r my favorite youtubers, honestly.
I hope they work for like you expect. They look like what they put on 5th wheels and the companies say they are not for leveling just stabilizing, so the rv doesn't rock when you walk around inside. 7500 lbs sounds like they should work to raise it some. Like someone else said keep that nut and screw that does the lifting lubed with some good grease. PB Blaster makes a spray white lithium grease. Great job Mike. Safe travels!
What you need is bulls eye levels you can mount any were it level
Consider making some pads to set on the ground below each jack for a stable base. I cut 1/2” plywood into 12” squares. Then cut 12” pieces of 2x4. Sandwich 3 of the 12” 2x4 between 2 of the 12” plywood squares. Screw each plywood square into each of the sandwiched 2x4 pieces with 1-1/4” flat head screws. I carry 8 of these pads as they can be stacked 2 or 3 high if needed on very uneven surfaces. For maximum stability and leveling use as little jack height as possible.
Total McGyver action. Goggles please. Drill pilot with smaller bit then enlarge with correct dia. Y'all awesome.
Fantastic! Can't wait to add these now too! Thanks 👍😁
Ohh yes I agree. My hubby will never be done tinkering with his mustang. To me it’s a money pit but he loves it and that is what is important.
Mike there is all kinds of leveling aids for the RV industry but I'm sure you know this I've seen a couple cool one's on Amazon LED one's that light up when you hit the mark anyway well done guys.
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I just had to take the time to thank u guys ❤️.... I just received my sticker 👍🏽(super cute sticker by the way)
But what grabbed me n made me sit down to thank u was the little personal hand written card u took the time to write . ❤️💫🙏🏼
U both are are truly beautiful souls , can’t wait to meet u on the road one day (Canada or the USA)😉 🚍🥳
Sending u both soooo much love 💕
if you were closer to the valley we have a sweet place for you to build another bus. We will soon begin building 2 tiny homes here...
We are close to the valley? Doing it full time.
Right after I lower mine I put my drill with socket on the driver seat so I don't forget after driving away with them down once.🤣
Kerrygiver you are awesome
We like the jack idea Mike! Gotta admit that the magnet idea Kerry was pretty good! Lol
Actually we really like that idea with putting Jack's on the bus like that. Good idea!
Add some chunks of wood blocks 12x12x4 or wider as a base for them to screw into in soft ground. Very cool. Good to have a level home.
Mike, Keep the jack screws greased else grit and crap will jam the threads! Good Job!
Great idea , check out a gadget called a levelmate pro I use it all the time comes in very handy! Also I usually put blocks under my jacks to I do have to extend them too far which makes it a little more stable it would also help your rear jacks reach far enough.
Get it where you want and install levels at your jacks. Makes it simple simple.
Safety alert!! Wear goggles 😉
Adding these to my list 👍👍👍👍
You think the wind shook your bus before? You should try it in a tractor trailer with air ride suspension! It sometimes felt like it was going to roll over.
Awesome!!! On the list here now!
I bought for of your jacks. Haven't mounted them yet.
My 30ft "bookmobile" has no real beef to it.
Blocks under base to take up slack. Grease on threads.
those jacks are cool, great idea
Mike, would it make sense to add a small level near each jack (or maybe just one end)? Maybe install them after you are level in a spot on the inside level, and make sure they are level when you install them. It sould seem that would speed up your adjustments for setting up.
@ 12:18 sounds like a shotgun in the distance. Bussy says BAM!
Cardinal Rule: Wear safety glasses! We love you guys!
Such a cool idea. Just don't try and drive off with them down.
Great job guys 🤗 Hope you are well. Off to watch the rest of your video 🙂 Let us know if you bump into things when you 1st get up now 🤣
Hi Mike, Hi Kerry, what a good idea those jacks are, I dont think many people give it much thought until they are swaying about all over the place, I will look forward to next time when Mike figures out where to mount the second pair... Its good to see you both looking so well and I received your sticker thank you and Kerry if its ok I will write back, I enjoyed reading the card.. Anyway take care both of you and I look forward to seeing you here again next time.. Love to you both as always, you are never far from my thoughts..K.
Jack as drill press is brilliant! Working on my grey water tank next week and am so gonna use that idea! Also gonna add a couple jacks for leveling, thanx guys!
Work smart not hard
Good job 👍
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Mike and Kerry
Good job
I like it, great video. Love watching you guys.
THOSE ARE SOME HEAVY DUTY JACKS.
Cool upgrade! 👍
That was i thinking too.
Lol
Yes there is always something to do to your home.
I purchased immediately
You should check with an engineer Mike, I'm pretty sure the strength of a C Channel comes from the long vertical dimension not the short horizontal.
I am an engineer. DO NOT EVER drill/weld/molest the flanges of the frame! Bad juju will result!
Haha! You’re right! We’ll never be done!!!!!
Brilliant. Totally. 👏🏻
👍👍👍 scissor jacks!!! 👍👍👍. Recommend something to provide a nice, wide, stable footprint (like a 2” x 10”).
My bus build starts June of this year should be finished December. I was thinking about how I was going to do this. Carl cut some boards for me at Quartzsite. Carl rocks "Time Bandit Rv". He turned me on to you all. So new sub and watching all of your past videos to get ideas on how I want my build to go. Great video please keep pumping them out. Drew
For my 20ft class c, I bought 4 of the 5000# jacks just like yours. I'm hoping they will be okay on my 30 ft, 30k# bus. I'm not trying to pick it up, just stabilize it from rocking.
It actually helps quite a bit. It can also help in a little bit of leveling as well. The only time they have not done very well is just an extreme wind.
GENIUS !!!
Time to update the Set Up and Breadown lists. Next step, hook some power up to those bad boys and install a switch!
Bravo !
Don't go full extension Mike! Put some blocks under the jacks, and on rvs they put them all on the frames front middle and rear for the big rvs
Great!
Is there an update on these?
How have they held up or did they hold up?
I am thinking of installing these on my shuttle bus but dont want to waste my time.
Crikey! These days if I lay on the ground like that I'd need those jacks to get me back up again- 4 might just about do it 🤔😬
Wonder if you could mount a gear reduction DC motor to the jacks and put them on a momentary toggle switch. Eliminate having to go out in bad weather to adjust them . Also cut some metal plates and mount magnets to attach to the scissor as landing pads. Thanks for the videos, David and Tammy from Florida.
mark the holes and get the jack out of the way, use a smaller bit first then use the big one. I would use nuts on those bolts, any sideways movement will rip those threads out.
There not for leavening, they stabilizer your rig, that is what rv uses them for around here any ways, they can lift up your rig by inches, but there just meant for taking the movement out of the floor, when your walking across it, i gut a big rig too and i us short boards .
Use the logo block under the jack foot. You need to grease the threads.
Your setup came with a great drill bit, but not all will. So which brand is best for drilling through bus steel? Thanks and Happy New Year, everyone!
You might want to consider using spray grease on the threads to make the jack last longer..
Wait is today Thursday
Don't use the WD40 (unless it is a special type of lubricant one) on the gears. WD40 is a penetrate, not a lubricant. Rub some ANTI-SIZE on the shaft instead. Also, be careful of mud on the shaft with running it with a drill. A rock could mess up the threads.
Clown house/fun house 😂
Their designed to stabilize the rig, mine wouldn’t take the abuse of trying to lift all that weight to level it out. Went back to the building blocks.
would it not work better if the second set were in front of the rear tires?
Does your bus have metal springs or air suspension? Mine has air suspension, so I am on the fence with hydraulics or possibly a home made super duty version of a screw jack. I really like your jack drill. I've used a 2X4 with a fulcrum, but that is awesome. I might suggest that a larger steel plate on the bottom will help with settling. (May not be a problem in Arizona...)
Since how you use Dewalt you should go and pick up a 1/2” impact gun, I have used my impact gun to change tires and many other projects for many years and I’ve never had a problem with my jacks stripping out or nothing like that.
New sub!
Sweeeeet!
Level Material Pro. Once installed you'll be able to use your phone as you adjust the jacks to determine level. No more rolling a ball down the aisle.
*LevelMate Pro*
Have you filmed adjusting the slack ajusters?
Not yet.
McGiver bis :)
Might be a good idea to clean the oil off all the threads. Then, put them back in with thread locker.
Also get a circular spirit bubble level like this www.amazon.com/dp/B07YRSPRHQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_0P6GHSGSFP3Y3XRH6NP3 and have Kerry tell you from inside which corner to adjust.
Great idea👍👏👏👏👏👏✌💖💪👨🍳🎅🚌
And when the lightning strikes... 🌩? Use some rubber pads to keep your Faraday cage intact. 😇
Grounding the vehicle only protects us more from lightning.
You could add blocks to the chassis, then you wouldn't have to block the Jack's in the rear
LevelMate Pro.
4/4 wood blocks will give you better height
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