Jacking points on Tab 320 And 400

TerryV6

Thanks @Awca12a,  this is printing out as I am typing this....  No... it is done already...  I am a very slow typer... grin...  

Sharon_is_SAM

I had emailed nuCamp end of January and did not get to post their reply regarding my question about how to jack the TaBs.  This from nuCamp:

"Using the stabilizer jacks to raise the unit is only acceptable on the Tag units.

 For the larger Tab 320 and 400’s, you will want to use a bottle/scissor jack to lift the camper – mounting location right behind the tire where the Axle and Frame meet. You will want to make sure to lower the stabilizer jacks on the opposite side and have the trailer connected to your tow vehicle for stability."

BrianZ

Is this the same jacking point that NuCamp was trying to show in their photo? ..

It is a very heavy gauge piece of steel, bolted directly to the side of the main frame and projecting down about 1-2 inches below it, where it's bent into an L-shape.  It's about a foot long and located behind the tire.
It worked for me to get a scissor jack on it & then a jackstand; just a little awkward to have to reach around behind the tire to use it.  Hard to imagine trying to use any jack with a flat top that could slip off.

Sharon_is_SAM

Yes, that is it.  My DH put reflective tape on it to make it more visible.

melpeter

Sharon_is_SAM said:

Yes, that is it.  My DH put reflective tape on it to make it more visible.

Bright idea!

KAR

Great thread! Am wondering how often people change their tires intentionally (not due to a blow out on the road). We've read every 3 years regardless of miles. Is that correct? Thanks, K

Sharon_is_SAM

Not sure about mileage, but every 5 years at a minimum is what I have read.  

N7SHG_Ham

Depends a bit on risk tolerance, condition of tire, etc. Anytime between 3-7 years and I wouldn't make fun of anyone. At 10 years tire shops won't even fix a flat on a tire with good tread. I am probably going to go with a three year rotation from date of tire manufacturing. Squeezing seven years instead of three will seem foolish after you have a single failure, the cost of the damage will probably exceed the cost of a couple sets of tires.

TerryHutchinson

Nucamp needs to weld a 2" x 2" square of steel on the frame where the jack is intended to lift.

Denny16

Well, nüCamp does not weld or make up the frames, they buy them already ready built.  So the source manufacturer for the frames woukd need to weld the plate, which nüCamp might be able to spec.  

Cheers

atlasb

This is a bare axle, 3900# for a 400.  If you look at the bracket behind the hub you will see the bracket that mates with the frame.  You will want to place your jack just under the rear or front of the bottom of this bracket. Not a lot of room to do this but this is the strong points to jack.

KAR

Great thread! Am wondering how often people change their tires intentionally (not due to a blow out on the road). We've read every 3 years regardless of miles. Is that correct? Thanks, K

subkron

I think 7yrs is the most general rule of thumb. I have another trailer (29' Everlite) that had 8 years on the original tires and they looked almost brand new (very low mileage).  No dry rot or anything, mostly covered, but I sprung to get new ones.  Really not worth taking a chance. The last 4 digits of the tire's DOT marking denote 2 digits week and 2 digits year of manufacture.