Stable Lift | The Best Camper Accessory I Ever Bought

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  • @barbfriend2240
    @barbfriend2240 Місяць тому +1

    I would give this video 5 thumbs up if I could. What a great discovery of this lift! I love that you showed the comparison to the typical legs/stablizers with this stabilizer and how well it works on unlevel ground. Thank you for this!

    • @GoMidwestFishing
      @GoMidwestFishing  День тому

      Its truly an amazing piece of equipment. I'm glad you liked it.

  • @icanthavenicethings5995
    @icanthavenicethings5995 3 роки тому +5

    I was also surprised when I found this company about 10 years ago. It was by accident and solved all my truck camper issues. I called and talked to the owner of the company and he told me they stayed plenty busy and didn’t want to advertise more than they already are. Everything is done in house and very high quality. This product saved truck campers for me!!!!

    • @GoMidwestFishing
      @GoMidwestFishing  3 роки тому

      Well apparently, "you can have nice things"...haha. I wouldn't own a truck camper without it. The owner watched this video and told me to call him.

  • @reservoirdogoutdoors6035
    @reservoirdogoutdoors6035 4 роки тому +4

    I was a lil skeptical at first but seeing it in action, oh man that would make any truck camper owners life so much easier. Nicely done 🙌🏽

    • @GoMidwestFishing
      @GoMidwestFishing  4 роки тому

      I accidently ran across it on craigslist, and it looked cool, so I gave it a shot. Best purchase ever! Thanks for watching.

  • @WesLovelace
    @WesLovelace 4 роки тому +2

    There's always a workaround and a gadget to make something a lot easier!!

    • @GoMidwestFishing
      @GoMidwestFishing  4 роки тому

      Your right Wes. I didn't even know this existed. I accidently came across while browsing craigslist and had to have it. It took a little bit of engineering, but I got it to work on my truck. I absolutely love it!

  • @danp7399
    @danp7399 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, who knew.
    Thank you for sharing.

    • @GoMidwestFishing
      @GoMidwestFishing  2 роки тому

      I accidently stumbled across this lift, and now I wouldn't own a camper without one. Thanks Dan for checking it out.

  • @brentmcmahon8188
    @brentmcmahon8188 Рік тому +1

    Don’t know about off road and I like the rig it does look like it would be more stable and too called the owner and he told me I would love to sell you one but they don’t work on Bigfoot truck campers and said it wrinkles the side of camper. So it was great that he told me that a honest company .

    • @GoMidwestFishing
      @GoMidwestFishing  Рік тому

      Hi Brent. I've talked to them as well. They are great people. I've done some off roading with mine and it worked well. Even if it scrapes a little, the metal bars are strong enough to take a beating. I'm glad you talked to them first.

  • @BrentLightfoot-yp5zb
    @BrentLightfoot-yp5zb 8 місяців тому +1

    Awesome man, im building my own camper and I may just build my own one of these as well

    • @GoMidwestFishing
      @GoMidwestFishing  8 місяців тому

      They are amazing. I wouldn't own a truck camper without one now.

  • @novachance1
    @novachance1 Рік тому +1

    I installed my Stable Lift last year after realizing my nerves couldn't handle the stress of taking our 2006 Palomino off the truck. I bought mine new for $4500. Make sure you have NO wood damage like mine did where you're going to mount the lift. When mounting the lift under the sink area, there was rotten wood. The weight of the lift pulled the wood apart. I still think the Stable Lift is a great idea, just make sure your drilling through solid camper, like the instructions says. Now the camper leans to one side. When I want to drive off, the weight of the lift wants to pull the under side of the sink apart. Check what your mounting to.

    • @GoMidwestFishing
      @GoMidwestFishing  Рік тому

      Good info Russ. I have a small camper so I had to widen it so my truck would fit under it. I added 3/4 inch plywood under the sides and extended it out about 4 inches. My stable lift screwed into that. You're right though, you definitely need a solid place to attach it to. Especially when its on the truck because it pulls down on the camper to secure it to the truck.

  • @fatherandsonsfishing
    @fatherandsonsfishing 4 роки тому +4

    That was awesome Rande! You are NEXT LEVEL when it come to camping my friend!

    • @GoMidwestFishing
      @GoMidwestFishing  4 роки тому +1

      If by next level, you mean buying cheap stuff off craigslist and modifying it to work for my needs... Then yes, definitely NEXT LEVEL. It was one of my best finds yet. I wouldn't own a camper without one now. Thanks Randy. As always, I appreciate the comment.

  • @f.acatfish9077
    @f.acatfish9077 4 роки тому +4

    That was so amazing my Man!
    So awesome stuff for people that love outdoors like we do 👍

  • @fabfishing7422
    @fabfishing7422 4 роки тому +2

    Awesome Rande!! I can see you pulling that up aside some awesome lakes for some serious fun!!

    • @GoMidwestFishing
      @GoMidwestFishing  4 роки тому +1

      This old camper has seen a lot of lakes out in the middle of nowhere. I love fishing lakes where I'm the only one out there. Thanks for the comment.

    • @fabfishing7422
      @fabfishing7422 4 роки тому

      @@GoMidwestFishing that's awesome buddy and I totally agree! You're welcome Brother!

  • @californiakayaker
    @californiakayaker 2 роки тому +1

    Well, I've got that system but its on a camper that is at least twice maybe more heavy. Its a big camper, and I'd like to set up a fourth jack, and make it so its got one on each corner like a regular system, but using the stable lift jacks to do that (maybe, unless the stable lift would be worth more used and fund the parts I need ?) . Its great for yours , a tiny camper compared to mine. Mines the big lance from the 80 , like 83 maybe. So , I need to find someone who has ideas and maybe experience on putting electric jacks in the corners like so many of the modern campers.

    • @GoMidwestFishing
      @GoMidwestFishing  2 роки тому

      Hi. The stable lift is actually designed for large campers. I just happen to have a small one. I modified mine to make it fit this camper. Check out these pics from their website: www.stablelift.com/stable-lift-photo-gallery.php If you really want four jacks, you can look into the Happijac system. See it here: amzn.to/3eb4OTr From my own experience of adding a fourth jack to a larger truck camper, I will tell you that it didn't go so well. Unless you have a self leveling system, its hard to get all the jacks level. It seems one jack is always not holding its weight because the other three are holding it up. If you want to use the camper off the truck, stable lift is the way to go. Good luck!

  • @HuntingFarmerOfficial
    @HuntingFarmerOfficial 4 роки тому +2

    That is slick as pie! Worth every penny I’m sure. I like your DIY mods to make it fit your rig 👍

    • @GoMidwestFishing
      @GoMidwestFishing  4 роки тому

      I found out later that they actually make an adapter to widen it for bigger trucks, but then what would be the fun in that. I think my mod works even better. Thanks for stopping by.

  • @mattneuner3456
    @mattneuner3456 Рік тому +1

    Seems like a great, simple concept. What was the process to mount the lift to the camper? Did you have to tear down the interior of the camper to drill holes for the bolts to attach it? Thanks

    • @GoMidwestFishing
      @GoMidwestFishing  Рік тому

      Hi Matt. I did this so long ago, I don't remember exactly how I installed it, but it doesn't require you to do a lot of tear down. I did some modification to mine to make it stick out further because the camper is so little. Otherwise, you remove the existing jack plates and the rail of the stable lift goes along the whole edge of the camper and attaches with either bolts or screws. Not really sure since I modified mine. You will need a battery installed inside your camper and a switch panel mounted to the side of the camper which all the wires will need to get to somehow. It can take some time to install, but once you have one, you will never not want one again.

  • @lamadavid1
    @lamadavid1 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the video! Do you know we’re to find the brackets for the bow stop?

    • @GoMidwestFishing
      @GoMidwestFishing  2 роки тому +1

      I happened to have a couple brackets in my shop that worked perfectly. I don't even know where they came from. I think it might be something you have to make yourself. Pretty simple if you know how to weld. Otherwise I'm sure you can get the original factory ones. Just give them a call, they are nice people to talk to. Good luck!

  • @mikkofishingadventures7986
    @mikkofishingadventures7986 4 роки тому +1

    nice thank you for sharing sir have a good time take and always be safe

  • @DpuckFishingandOutdoors
    @DpuckFishingandOutdoors 4 роки тому +1

    Heck yeah, that this is worth every penny.

    • @GoMidwestFishing
      @GoMidwestFishing  4 роки тому

      I agree! It is one of my best finds yet. I wouldn't own a truck camper without one now. Thanks for watching.

  • @TheMobileHobos
    @TheMobileHobos 3 роки тому +2

    Hey great video! We just bought a used stable lift for a great deal! I mounted it to the camper but I am at a loss when it comes to the wiring. Stablelift emailed me a wiring diagram, but I do not fully understand it. Would you be willing to share how you did the wiring?

    • @GoMidwestFishing
      @GoMidwestFishing  3 роки тому +1

      Hi Joe and Kari. Since you got it used, did it come with the control box? Its just a plastic box with three switches in it. This box is installed on the outside of the camper. You will have to cut a hole in the side of the camper for this box to go into. You could make one if you don't have it. You will have to install a battery somewhere inside the camper. Each jack motor has two wires coming from it. Run the wires from each jack to the switchbox along with the two wires coming from the battery. The switches have three positions. Up/down and off. Now my memory is failing me on exactly how its wired in the box. I will go out and look at it tomorrow and let you know how its hooked up.

    • @TheMobileHobos
      @TheMobileHobos 3 роки тому +1

      ​@@GoMidwestFishing Awesome! It comes with a control box that is mounted underneath the top part of the stablelift frame. I am thinking to drill a small hole into the camper for the wires and I think that should be okay. It comes with the three switches. The control box has 8 different colored wires attached to it. The wire diagram stable lift shared shows a picture of the switch box and it shows the purple and orange wires are for the left switch for jack #3 (not to sure which is jack is what), the middle switch is for the brown and green wires for jack #1, and right switch is for the yellow and black wires for jack #2. It shows the blue wire is positive and white is negative (I assume these two wires go to the battery?). I am confused as far as how to connect the colored wires to positive and negative jack wires and and then what wires go to the battery. I'd like to know how you did it. Thanks for the help.

    • @GoMidwestFishing
      @GoMidwestFishing  3 роки тому +2

      @@TheMobileHobos OK, I checked out my wiring, and what you just said is correct as far as wire colors go. Connect the blue wire to the positive of the battery. I put an inline 50 amp circuit breaker on this wire as well. The white goes to the negative battery terminal. As far as which jack goes to which switch... here's an easy way to do it. Connect one jack to a pair of matching wires (purple/orange, etc)). Try the switches until you find which one it is. This only matters if you care what order the switches are in, they are all the same. For example, if you want the switch on the left to be the front right jack, keep trying different color pairs until that switch operates that jack. Then go to your next jack, and do the same. By then you'll know where the last one goes. Don't worry about which jack wire is positive or negative. It will work either way and won't hurt it. What it will do is control the direction the jack moves. If you push up on the switch and the jack goes down, just reverse your two wires. I hope that is clear. If not, feel free to reach out to me with more questions.

    • @TheMobileHobos
      @TheMobileHobos 3 роки тому

      @@GoMidwestFishing This helps a ton! Thanks so much Rande you are the man!

  • @BrentLightfoot-yp5zb
    @BrentLightfoot-yp5zb 8 місяців тому +1

    The 2 legs without the jacks on them, what do they and how do they work? Is it just a pipe inside a pipe?

    • @GoMidwestFishing
      @GoMidwestFishing  8 місяців тому

      Yes, they are just two pipes slid over each other for stability.

  • @juliuscajilog9371
    @juliuscajilog9371 2 роки тому +1

    i am new to this idea, how does it stay on the truck while it is moving? Since there are no tie downs?

    • @GoMidwestFishing
      @GoMidwestFishing  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Julius. That's the genius part. The lift is permanently attached to the camper. The three jacks are connected by a bottom ring that supports the camper while off the truck. When on the truck, that bottom ring lifts up and fits into slots that you install on your truck. It essentially sandwiches the camper to the truck, holding it on securely. The lift comes with four "C" shaped brackets that you bolt to the bottom of your truck. I got mine used and it was missing those, so I made my own out of bow stops for a boat trailer. Normally the back part of the ring is under the truck, but since I have a short box, it sticks out just past the bumper. I made a bracket that slides onto my hitch and it works great. So essentially I only have three brackets instead of four, but it works. No need for tie downs!

    • @juliuscajilog9371
      @juliuscajilog9371 2 роки тому

      @@GoMidwestFishing fully understand...Thanks so much

  • @flyingdutchman7585
    @flyingdutchman7585 Рік тому

    Seems to me this would get beat up pretty bad where I take my truck camper...many times I can barely make clearance with the set up I have...this seems like it is aching to get smacked. I'll stick to my Happi Jacks....they work awesome and I can crank them way up out of the way.

    • @GoMidwestFishing
      @GoMidwestFishing  Рік тому +1

      I thought the same thing at first. I've taken it down some really skinny trails with big potholes and it does really well. The bars are very solid and can take a beating. I've scraped some paint, but that's it.

    • @flyingdutchman7585
      @flyingdutchman7585 Рік тому

      @@GoMidwestFishing very cool. Nice to know it can hold up and take a few licks.

  • @erazco6568
    @erazco6568 2 роки тому +1

    Those are bad ass

    • @GoMidwestFishing
      @GoMidwestFishing  2 роки тому +1

      They are awesome. I'm surprised at how many people never heard of them. Thanks for watching.

  • @trbowlin
    @trbowlin 3 роки тому +1

    So where did you get those rubber bumpers you used for the cross pipe supports?

    • @GoMidwestFishing
      @GoMidwestFishing  3 роки тому

      Those rubber stops are actually bow stops for boat trailers. I attached them to a home made bracket and bolted it to my truck frame. It works great. You can get them here: amzn.to/2YkL3kf

    • @trbowlin
      @trbowlin 3 роки тому +1

      @@GoMidwestFishing Figures a fishing guy would have a trick like this. This is excellent! I just bought a 94 S&S truck camper with a stabil lift. I'll be doing a rehab series on my channel and will give you an appropriate shoutout for the idea! Tight lines!

    • @GoMidwestFishing
      @GoMidwestFishing  3 роки тому

      @@trbowlin Good luck! I wouldn't own another truck camper without a stable lift. You're going to love it.

  • @JohnAmes
    @JohnAmes 4 роки тому +1

    That was awesome my friend 👍

  • @timross7046
    @timross7046 3 роки тому +1

    Does the paint have an issue? Have you reported it at all?

    • @GoMidwestFishing
      @GoMidwestFishing  3 роки тому

      Hi Tim. I repainted it to match my truck with standard spray paint when I bought it. Most of the paint still looks good. Just some chips from rocks and such.

  • @URBANGRANDPAPREPPER
    @URBANGRANDPAPREPPER 4 роки тому +1

    great video information stay safe my friend

  • @dannyrobinson4659
    @dannyrobinson4659 2 роки тому +1

    Can you use this with one pop out ???

    • @GoMidwestFishing
      @GoMidwestFishing  2 роки тому

      Hi Danny. Good question.. The stable lift bolts to the underneath on each side, so as long as the slideout doesn't interfere, it might work. You can always call the company, they would be happy to talk to you. It's a small operation, so they have good customer service. I've never seen one with a slideout, so definitely check with the company first. www.stablelift.com/

    • @dannyrobinson4659
      @dannyrobinson4659 2 роки тому

      @@GoMidwestFishing 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏

  • @oneofthosepeople2101
    @oneofthosepeople2101 2 роки тому +4

    Camper dealers should be selling these with every new camper. 👍

    • @GoMidwestFishing
      @GoMidwestFishing  2 роки тому +1

      I'm sure they could sell tons if they wanted, but they are a small company and I think are they staying small on purpose. For me, I wouldn't own a truck camper without one! Thanks for the comment.

    • @oneofthosepeople2101
      @oneofthosepeople2101 2 роки тому

      @@GoMidwestFishing no prob, thanks for the content. ✌️

  • @dtagdoesnttakeagenius1934
    @dtagdoesnttakeagenius1934 3 роки тому +1

    Good job!!

  • @MikeSheasheaDtree
    @MikeSheasheaDtree 3 роки тому

    Where do I find the "cradles" that you made, I need some for my full size bed and stable lift.

    • @GoMidwestFishing
      @GoMidwestFishing  3 роки тому

      My lift didn't come with them either, so I made my own out of bow stops for a boat trailer. They work great. I just happened to have some "U" shaped brackets that fit the bow stop perfectly. Then I bolted them to my chassis. For the rear one, I made a bracket that slides over the hitch. Its suppose to have two in the rear, but I find that the one over the hitch does just fine. I'm not sure where you can buy factory ones, but the company is really good to work with, so I would contact them and explain your situation. I'm sure they will help. Good luck!

  • @irvingmclean4127
    @irvingmclean4127 4 роки тому +1

    Great video very informative and i really want one but i want to know why there is only like 2 videos regarding this product.... they say its been around since the 70s ..... but really i want one if anyone knows where to get one please message me im willing to pay ...

    • @GoMidwestFishing
      @GoMidwestFishing  4 роки тому

      The reason there are only two videos out there is because nobody knows about it. They are a small company and I've never seen them advertise. It is an awesome product. If you keep searching the classified, you might get lucky and find one. Otherwise you can always get one from the company. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

    • @montpeters8521
      @montpeters8521 3 роки тому +2

      We have been around since 1993. If anyone has any questions about the lifts I would be more than happy to answer on whether they buy used or new. Give us a call at 800-587-4852

    • @GoMidwestFishing
      @GoMidwestFishing  3 роки тому

      @@montpeters8521 Hi Mont, this is Rande from Go Midwest Fishing. I see you found my video. I think you have the best camper lift system available. Whenever I go camping, I always get people asking me about it because they have never seen anything like it. Maybe you could answer this question... Why don't we see your product advertised more? All the videos and photos seem to be 20 years old. I think you could benefit greatly just by putting some current videos on UA-cam and talking about how it operates. I tell people about it all the time, but I usually get blank stares because they can't picture it unless I actually show them mine and how it works. That's my 2 cents. Thanks for commenting.

  • @memowilliam9889
    @memowilliam9889 Рік тому +1

    I've got a slide in camper with the Stable-Lift jack system.
    The previous owner left it on the ground in the raised position.
    I tried to lower the camper to the ground. One jack is working. The other two are only clicking, like the gears are not working. I don't know.
    Does anyone have experience troubleshooting these?

    • @GoMidwestFishing
      @GoMidwestFishing  Рік тому +2

      Hi Memo. I've had this problem myself. It clicks because the jack screw is stuck and the motor can't turn it. There are three screws at the bottom of the powerhead. Undo those and take the motor off the top of the jack. Then you can put a wrench on the jack screw and manually turn it. Sometimes you just need to break it free, then put the motor back on it. If the jack screw is really rusted, you might need to take it apart and clean it. I actually made a video fixing this very problem. Check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/xUKXq3PVCV0/v-deo.html

    • @memowilliam9889
      @memowilliam9889 Рік тому

      @@GoMidwestFishing
      Thanks. I spoke to someone at support that advised the same thing.
      Apparently there is a cap on the motor housing so a 3/8” socket can be inserted.

  • @mcleanfamily2013
    @mcleanfamily2013 2 роки тому +1

    I got one I'm trying to get rid of it's a 2017 model if anyone is looking I love it but the camper was messed up

  • @bryjb10
    @bryjb10 2 роки тому +1

    But what about ground clearance

    • @GoMidwestFishing
      @GoMidwestFishing  2 роки тому

      I've taken this down some very sketchy trails with big pot holes and rocks and haven't had a problem yet. If you have a steep angled driveway where it meets the road, you might scrape a little, but it doesn't hurt it. It does help if you have some type of leveling kit for your truck. If you are sagging too much in the rear it will reduce your ground clearance.

  • @thewaggingtail4you
    @thewaggingtail4you 4 роки тому

    Amazing video. enjoy vlogging, new friend here, mega support to you... stay connected...

    • @timross7046
      @timross7046 3 роки тому

      Did you have a problem with the paint holding up . Looks pretty rough ?

  • @brentmcmahon8188
    @brentmcmahon8188 Рік тому +1

    These don’t work on Bigfoot truck camper.

  • @brentmcmahon8188
    @brentmcmahon8188 Рік тому +1

    It’s kinda weird really. The first time I seen one about 2 yrs ago at a truck stop .

    • @GoMidwestFishing
      @GoMidwestFishing  Рік тому

      Most people haven't seen them. I get a lot of lookers when I'm at my campsite.

  • @randyhobbs1319
    @randyhobbs1319 2 роки тому

    I have one never used will sell cheap

    • @osvaldoquintero72
      @osvaldoquintero72 2 роки тому

      Hi I'm interested where are you located?

    • @randyhobbs1319
      @randyhobbs1319 2 роки тому +1

      @@osvaldoquintero72 Ontario Canada and it’s never been assembled so it is ready for shipping

  • @LingsangRowoPRS
    @LingsangRowoPRS 4 роки тому +1

    waw amazing brother
    beautiful

  • @BuBu-gp4pz
    @BuBu-gp4pz Рік тому +1

    Show electrical

    • @GoMidwestFishing
      @GoMidwestFishing  Рік тому

      Good idea. I need to do some work on the camper, so I might make another video showing the electrical wiring.

  • @eryljr.4727
    @eryljr.4727 4 роки тому +1

    Like 15 great video 👍

  • @TKsolotravel
    @TKsolotravel 10 місяців тому

    Omg, go over a speed hump or drop back wheel in a hole and u rip that away

    • @GoMidwestFishing
      @GoMidwestFishing  9 місяців тому

      I've had this thing down some pretty sketchy trails full of pot holes, and a few scrapes here and there, but it is built solid and have had no damage yet.

  • @NickAlati
    @NickAlati Рік тому +1

    Great video

  • @aldifagelbi4051
    @aldifagelbi4051 4 роки тому

    🌺💐

  • @montpeters8521
    @montpeters8521 3 роки тому

    Also Randy if you haven't already like us and follow us on Facebook. Thanks Mont Peters