After a bit of a false start the first time we tried to work on jack maintenance (spoiler alert- water issues), this was Gary’s second time working on the Jacks. This also gave us time to get some additional maintenance parts from Reico-Titan.
Tools and Parts Used 🛻🛠
4 Jack “Boots” (ordered from Reico-Titan). Ours were definitely showing their wear recently, so glad we were able to get these.
Jack Motor Cover (called “Refresher Kit”). We only had one jack cover broken, so we asked for 1 cover and 4 cover seals.
But they have this refresher kit (left) that includes the cover and both seals. This may be a better deal for you. Check your covers – we foud another one that was broken after the fact.
If you want just one part, it’s best to call and see what you can get (that’s what we did).
Synthetic Grease. I wasn’t able to find the exact one that Gary used, likely since it’s been in his dad’s garage for awhile. For reference, here’s the graphic of the stuff he used but this item on the left looks pretty close. This is not available on Amazon so the link is to the NAPA site.
Geocel Proflex RV Sealant (White) – This is what Gary used to re-attach the jack plates to the camper. We tend to use this in other areas so white is a bit more versatile.
RV Rubber Seal Conditioner – Gary used this when installing the jack head and to the new seals we received from Reico. Always a great product to have around!
PB Blaster – I swear Gary uses this on darn near everything. And it works, so why change, right? We will always have this with us on-hand and likely something you may want as well. Perfect for getting bolts off that won’t budge and more.
Goof Off Pro Strength – Similar to PB Blaster, this thing works everywhere. We like the pourable version so we can put it on a towel (or paper towel) and wipe on so you don’t get spray in areas you don’t want.
I will say that we typically will try the cheaper option – 1 part olive oil to 1 part baking soda. This makes a nice paste that you apply to what you’re trying to get off (think labels off plastic jars, etc.). Leave it sit for several minutes to loosen and then remove. I will sometimes use a plastic scraper to assist.
Butyl Tape – Another one of those items that we continually keep around for regular maintenance needs. We used this during our AC install, our MaxAir fan installs, when mounting our electrical box on the roof for our solar install, and probably many others I forgot!
Torklift Camper Stand – We used this stand when we were working on the camper prior to going full-time. It was sitting for 3 months while we updated the batteries, inverter, solar, etc. while we were working. These were great but heavy (but guess they have to be to handle these kind of rigs).
We don’t take this with us (not enough room) but we do leave these at Gary’s parents house since that’s where we tend to do most of our regular maintenance. These are really good – we were living in the camper while working on the jacks this past visit.
Other Links
- 🛻⛺🛠 Truck Camper GEAR
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Our Camping Locations
If you’re interested in seeing all of the places we’ve stayed, I’m keeping a (mostly) updated list on Google Maps by Month. Enjoy!
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