Finding the Correct Location for Mounting
Installation
CAUTION:
Wear appropriate safety equipment during installation: eye protection, gloves, welding clothes, etc.
Step 3: Select the location of each scissor jack along the frame.
• Place each jack nearest to either end of the frame (front or back) without going outside of the strings. Hold fully
collapsed jack in place with C-clamps or ViseGrips. Make sure socket receivers are facing outward, but not extending
out past side of trailer.
• Open and close using the socket to ensure there is no contact with or obstruction of any under chassis components
such as plumbing or exhaust, etc.
• Move the jack as needed to find the best location.
For recreational trailer or 5th wheel:
Step1a:
Park on Level Ground. Check ground clearance.
Chock all tires.
Step2a:
Draw a string from the front corner of the trailer frame
(A), back to the bottom of the front tire. Do the same
from the rear to the rear tire as illustrated below (B).
(Any objects extending beyond these lines could be
damaged, dragged off or destroyed in uneven terrain,
entering or exiting drive-ways, driving off road, etc.)
When selecting mounting placement, be sure:
• There is sufficient ground clearance.
• All socket receivers will be accessible.
• There is ample clearance from other under-chassis components.
For motorhome:
Step1b:
Park your Motorhome on level ground. Check ground
clearance. Chock all tires and apply emergency brake.
Step2b:
Draw a string from the front bumper, back to the
bottom of the front tire. Do the same from the rear
bumper (or overhang) to the rear tire as illustrated
below. (Any objects hanging over these lines could be
damaged, dragged off or destroyed in uneven terrain,
entering or exiting driveways, driving off road, etc.)
A
B
