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| Repair Report #1 - Unsafe Jack Hook [message #256651] |
Sat, 26 July 2014 22:06  |
thorndike
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Well, here we go!
This morning I set out to fix the stuck caliper. This needed to be fixed so that I could move the RV to the lot in a day or so. This would also allow my wife to work on the inside as soon as I was finished.
So I chocked the wheels and got my jack and jack hook ready to go. As you can see from the picture, my jack hook doesn't fit my coach. This is either a problem with the hook or with the coach. I am leaning towards a problem with the hook. As you can see, the angle that the hook sits forces the top of the jack against the fence designed to keep the hook from sliding off. Since the fence is only welded at the corners, the weight of the coach has forced the jack head to bend the fence outward. You can see it in the picture. What isn't very obvious in the picture is the fact that the paint is now chipping off at the bend due to the metal bending and stretching.
I finished the job as quickly as I could so that I could lower the coach before the jack got worse.
Hopefully I can get a replacement from the manufacturer, but if not, it looks like I need to buy a new one. Any suggestions?
Robert Peesel
1976 Royale 26'
Side Dry Bath
Conifer, Colorado
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| Re: Repair Report #1 - Unsafe Jack Hook [message #256672 is a reply to message #256651] |
Sun, 27 July 2014 07:35  |
Joe Weir
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Pity, it seems to be a pretty beefy unit.
From the picture, it seems as if the actual hook is too long, or the curve of the top of the hook portion, to the pad bracket, is wrong. I wonder if adding a 1/2" steel block on top of the body of the hook part would bring the jack pad away from the bogie mount and parallel to the ground?.
76 Birchaven - "Wicked Mistress" - New engine, trans, alum radiator, brakes, Sully airbags, fuel lines, seats, adult beverage center... those Coachmen guys were really thinking about us second hand owners by including that beverage center...
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| Re: [GMCnet] Repair Report #1 - Unsafe Jack Hook [message #256674 is a reply to message #256672] |
Sun, 27 July 2014 07:51 |
Mr ERFisher
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wrong hook
this hook is for the front, not the rear
there is a different one for there
erf
On Sun, Jul 27, 2014 at 5:35 AM, Joe Weir wrote:
> Pity, it seems to be a pretty beefy unit.
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> From the picture, it seems as if the actual hook is too long, or the curve
> of the top of the hook portion, to the pad bracket, is wrong. I wonder if
> adding a 1/2" steel block on top of the body of the hook part would bring
> the jack pad away from the bogie mount and parallel to the ground?.
>
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> 76 Birchaven - New engine, trans, aluminum radiator, brakes, airbags, fuel
> lines, seats, upholstery, adult beverage center... those Coachmen guys were
> really thinking about us second hand owners...
> Columbia, SC.
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| Re: Repair Report #1 - Unsafe Jack Hook [message #256677 is a reply to message #256672] |
Sun, 27 July 2014 08:27 |
thorndike
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Joe Weir wrote on Sun, 27 July 2014 08:35Pity, it seems to be a pretty beefy unit.
From the picture, it seems as if the actual hook is too long, or the curve of the top of the hook portion, to the pad bracket, is wrong. I wonder if adding a 1/2" steel block on top of the body of the hook part would bring the jack pad away from the bogie mount and parallel to the ground?.
I am going to look into that and at the same time have the top rewelded too.
Robert Peesel
1976 Royale 26'
Side Dry Bath
Conifer, Colorado
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| Re: Repair Report #1 - Unsafe Jack Hook [message #256679 is a reply to message #256677] |
Sun, 27 July 2014 08:55 |
Joe Weir
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You may want to hold up modifying that one, it seems its for the front - see Mr Fisher's post.
thorndike wrote on Sun, 27 July 2014 08:27Joe Weir wrote on Sun, 27 July 2014 08:35Pity, it seems to be a pretty beefy unit.
From the picture, it seems as if the actual hook is too long, or the curve of the top of the hook portion, to the pad bracket, is wrong. I wonder if adding a 1/2" steel block on top of the body of the hook part would bring the jack pad away from the bogie mount and parallel to the ground?.
I am going to look into that and at the same time have the top rewelded too.
Quote: wrong hook
this hook is for the front, not the rear
there is a different one for there
erf
76 Birchaven - "Wicked Mistress" - New engine, trans, alum radiator, brakes, Sully airbags, fuel lines, seats, adult beverage center... those Coachmen guys were really thinking about us second hand owners by including that beverage center...
Columbia, SC.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Repair Report #1 - Unsafe Jack Hook [message #256706 is a reply to message #256704] |
Sun, 27 July 2014 13:07 |
Ken Henderson
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Bob,
Even before it bent, I don't think I'd have ever attempted to use that one.
It's grip length is not long enough for either front or rear, IMHO.
Ken H.
On Sun, Jul 27, 2014 at 1:36 PM, Robert Peesel wrote:
> Mr ERFisher wrote on Sun, 27 July 2014 13:07
>> No pix
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> Gene try the direct link: http://i.imgur.com/TXeZ9qg.jpg
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| Re: [GMCnet] Repair Report #1 - Unsafe Jack Hook [message #256717 is a reply to message #256706] |
Sun, 27 July 2014 15:31 |
thorndike
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Ken,
I agree...NOW.
When I bought it, I didn't know any better and took the suppliers word for it. I thought folks should see a questionable hook so that they can make an informed decision.
I guess I had better build my ramps to get under the coach because I don't dare use this anymore. I am now educated enough to be scared of it!
Bob
Robert Peesel
1976 Royale 26'
Side Dry Bath
Conifer, Colorado
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| Re: [GMCnet] Repair Report #1 - Unsafe Jack Hook [message #256736 is a reply to message #256717] |
Sun, 27 July 2014 17:30 |
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USAussie
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G'day,
I'm wondering if you have the right slot in the bogie box?
Notice there are two slots in it, the one that angles downward a bit and has a rounded end; I believe that's the one that you hook
into the rear bogie box hole.
The one that is square at the end is for the front and goes in where the six bolts hold the front clip and the frame rails together.
Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
USAussie - Downunder
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
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From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Robert Peesel
Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2014 3:32 PM
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Repair Report #1 - Unsafe Jack Hook
Ken,
I agree...NOW.
When I bought it, I didn't know any better and took the suppliers word for it. I thought folks should see a questionable hook so
that they can make an informed decision.
I guess I had better build my ramps to get under the coach because I don't dare use this anymore. I am now educated enough to be
scared of it!
Bob
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