I just built a 10 foot long workbench support stand that has a lower shelf to hold all my camping stuff. It is made of eight 4x4" support legs, and 2x6" framing with a 3/4" plywood top. On the plywood is a 1" high density insulating foam sheet. Detachable casters move it into, and out of position. It offers full support and storage. The eight 4x4" support legs can be shimmed for a level, wobble-free set-up. This fits my Northern Lite 10-2 perfectly. I also put minimum pressure on the happijacks for added stability. Costs about $500 to build.
I like this alternate suggestion, plywood and foamboard is a must to spread the weight out, you will ruin the camper bottom (especially fiberglass) if you only support bottom weight with 4/6's on only outer perimeter.
Very good...going to do a similar set up with 2000 lb jacks, on 4 corners, with lumber across the width front and back....Camper only ways...1300 lbs....so lots of room to accept the downward weight forces, and make the camper stable....Will finish that with the jacks down...that takes so much pressure of the jacks.....And, I have a vehicle with out a camper on it to come and go with....Thanks for this video, really nicely done.
I think this is a great way to go but very conservative. I am going to use 4 pre-cast concrete "wedge pyramids". I will use the style that has the 1" hole on top to accommodate a heavy-duty, adjustable bracket for a 4"X4". I will cut a 54" length of 4"X4" Fir to span between and fit into two brackets. I will use two such spans underneath my camper: one running sideways at the front of the underside; one will be at the back. I figure if the "wedge pyramids posts" are lined up with the outside edge of the base of my camper, I'll be golden! What say y'all?
how is this inexpensive? For the jacks it's $309 a pair (for the cheapest seller on amazon via his link) and he's using 3 pair. Then you need to buy the wood, so it's like $1,000. I thought the torklift camper packer was expensive.
Absolutely love this idea and will do something very similar. The link you've provided is for 10 ton jacks. I get the whole "better to be safe than sorry", but wouldn't, say jack stands in the 4 ton range do equally well, or does your camper seriously weigh that much?
Does he ever camp, or just make mod videos?? Would be even better to run a beam down the centerline to give the middle of the floor more support. Still use 6 jacks, just support the floor better.
I bought a stable camper and it's portable, well engineered and built with quality materials. Stablecamper.com check them out. No, I don't work for them.
That’s a lot of gear to bring with you on a trip.
The intent is not to have them on a trip. When you are ready to store your truck camper you set this up and not wear out your jack stands.
I just built a 10 foot long workbench support stand that has a lower shelf to hold all my camping stuff. It is made of eight 4x4" support legs, and 2x6" framing with a 3/4" plywood top.
On the plywood is a 1" high density insulating foam sheet. Detachable casters move it into, and out of position. It offers full support and storage. The eight 4x4" support legs can be shimmed for a level, wobble-free set-up. This fits my Northern Lite 10-2 perfectly. I also put minimum pressure on the happijacks for added stability. Costs about $500 to build.
I like this alternate suggestion, plywood and foamboard is a must to spread the weight out, you will ruin the camper bottom (especially fiberglass) if you only support bottom weight with 4/6's on only outer perimeter.
@@markbertram6115 Uh, read my description
again. Solid, safe , secure. Forever.
Very good...going to do a similar set up with 2000 lb jacks, on 4 corners, with lumber across the width front and back....Camper only ways...1300 lbs....so lots of room to accept the downward weight forces, and make the camper stable....Will finish that with the jacks down...that takes so much pressure of the jacks.....And, I have a vehicle with out a camper on it to come and go with....Thanks for this video, really nicely done.
I think this is a great way to go but very conservative.
I am going to use 4 pre-cast concrete "wedge pyramids". I will use the style that has the 1" hole on top to accommodate a heavy-duty, adjustable bracket for a 4"X4". I will cut a 54" length of 4"X4" Fir to span between and fit into two brackets. I will use two such spans underneath my camper: one running sideways at the front of the underside; one will be at the back. I figure if the "wedge pyramids posts" are lined up with the outside edge of the base of my camper, I'll be golden!
What say y'all?
All truck camper manufactures state the supports need to go crossways underneath the camper..not lengthwise.
Great idea, I think just four jacks would be enough tho.
Simple ,inexpensive, effective, perfect!
how is this inexpensive? For the jacks it's $309 a pair (for the cheapest seller on amazon via his link) and he's using 3 pair. Then you need to buy the wood, so it's like $1,000. I thought the torklift camper packer was expensive.
Absolutely love this idea and will do something very similar.
The link you've provided is for 10 ton jacks.
I get the whole "better to be safe than sorry", but wouldn't, say jack stands in the 4 ton range do equally well, or does your camper seriously weigh that much?
Im doing 2 sets, not 3 sets......I have a 5000lb camper as well. Currently using 4 Oil barrels is just a pita to setup with a 4x8 sheet of plywood.
Just need a disco ball😁! Great idea. I like the portability of the stands.
Would you tell me where to get the stands ?
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0093NBRHA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=chipncharlie-20&linkId=792267c54e2b081bbf9d2c74d18e7fec&language=en_US
Great but you forgot to tell us where you got the stands!
Check description
Where’s your wood push
Does he ever camp, or just make mod videos?? Would be even better to run a beam down the centerline to give the middle of the floor more support. Still use 6 jacks, just support the floor better.
What is the name of that of that back ground music?
Nice set up.
Great project dad, good job!
Hi Charles,
You sure have some great idea's
I bought a stable camper and it's portable, well engineered and built with quality materials. Stablecamper.com check them out. No, I don't work for them.
I want to see the disco video :)