by doug hodder » Fri Dec 15, 2006 9:33 pm
Scooter....I use those jacks and have good luck with them, others don't like them for a variety of reasons. I like how they can tuck up under the frame and not get damaged. Something that will help is to have a couple of shim blocks of wood with you so that you can place them under the jack so that it won't drop the full 3-4 inches. Stack some blocks under the jack so you only have to lift an inch or so. I usually have some blocks and a board or 2 to level the trailer up anyway, lots less strain on a jack if you can lift the trailer into approximate position with a board under the tire....I can use them for wheel chocks or with the jacks. Back to your original question...no, they can't drop slowly, sort of an all or nothing thing. Another option, scissor jacks, either way, remember to fold the Atwood or collapse the scissor jack before moving. Either one can be torn up... Just my experience..Doug