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Originally Posted by sdsferraro
Our TT came with 6 of the old aluminum screw jacks and it is definitely time to upggrade to the scissor jacks. My question is, Is there a difference from the 3k lb trailer jacks that run $40-50 each compared to buying the 3k lb GM scissor jacks that store sell? There does not seem to be anything different in appearance I can really see other than $30 extra dollars and both seem real sturdy.
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That would be literally personal preference.
The trailer jacks are actually fastened to the frame and you just crank them down to stabilize the trailer. A lot of folks carry a cordless heavy duty drill driver with the right socket attached and just power crank them up and down. Saves a lot of arm effort.
The scissors jacks from the auto store will work fine. Some of them have a hex head where the handle connects to the jack, and you can do the same trick with the drill driver. The downside is having to carry them from where ever you store them to where you need them and back.
One plus to the scissors jacks is that they can actually be used to lift a corner or side of the trailer. The crank down stabilizer jacks are not intended for that purpose where the scissors jacks are. The auto store scissors jacks should be sturdier than the stabilizers.
If I was making that purchase, I'd go with the auto store jacks, but get 5K or better jacks.
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