saflyer Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Has anyone found a source for safety stands for motorhomes? I’d like something to put under the rails or jack stands to protect me when working under the coach in case of a sudden air bag rupture or leveler malfunction. Or is there a better option? Ed ’05 HR Ambassador Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Lindsey Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 I got mine at Harbor Freight years ago. They don't seem to have the heavy duty ones on their website now. Lowes has 12 ton Jack Stands: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Torin-Torin-Big-Red-12-Ton-Capacity-Ratchet-Style-Heavy-Duty-Steel-Jack-Stands-1-Pair/1002625998 Two 12 ton Jack stands should support one end of the coach, which is the way I do it when changing oil or greasing the coach. Dwight 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saflyer Posted July 25, 2021 Author Share Posted July 25, 2021 5 minutes ago, Dwight Lindsey said: I got mine at Harbor Freight years ago. They don't seem to have the heavy duty ones on their website now. Lowes has 12 ton Jack Stands: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Torin-Torin-Big-Red-12-Ton-Capacity-Ratchet-Style-Heavy-Duty-Steel-Jack-Stands-1-Pair/1002625998 Two 12 ton Jack stands should support one end of the coach, which is the way I do it when changing oil or greasing the coach. Dwight Thanks. Those may be just right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDCrow Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 The mobile oil change guy in Yuma had some Custom stands that were awesome. 2” steel square tube welded to large round bases. They worked great. Had had a couple of bases to switch to height he needed. I guess you could get 1 set since we had just one coach. I believe the steel tube was 1/4 inch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevada Rob Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 I drive my 08 Dynasty up on 4 ea. 2x8"s stacked into a ramp. I have 4 ramps so when working on the rear area of the coach, all tires are supported. No possibility of any type of failure. I can drop all the air from the tanks and bags and still be able to get under the coach with no problem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Byrd Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 38 minutes ago, saflyer said: Thanks. Those may be just right. Make sure that you don't buy a set that is too tall. I purchased some 15 T ones and they are too tall, They make some stubby ones that would better serve your needs. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony G. Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 This is what I went with. They are heavy duty metal stands that were used on a loading dock. I got mine off of Craigslist. But they do sell them online. The new ones that can handle the weight are very expensive! Mine used were $700. But would have cost twice that amount new. Like some have said, you don't want them too tall. Mine are 8.5 inches tall and just fit under the motorhome. You could also try stacking lumber to make a sturdy stand. There are instructional videos on how to do that on YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerMar Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 As Dwight said, I got mine from Harbor Freight - 12 tons each and do the front and back one at a time. I also built 2 ramps stacked in a ramp shape they are about 9 in high and 5 feet long. Easy to drive up on. Cost about $60 in materials. I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeydiesel Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 OTC - PN - S022 - 22ton jack stands. Summit Racing - about $230 with shipping, plus sales tax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett63 Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 These are the ones I bought.... SUNEX TOOLS 1522A 22-Ton Jack Stands, Pair - - Amazon.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dl_racing427 Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 On 7/24/2021 at 8:46 PM, Dwight Lindsey said: I got mine at Harbor Freight years ago. They don't seem to have the heavy duty ones on their website now. Lowes has 12 ton Jack Stands: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Torin-Torin-Big-Red-12-Ton-Capacity-Ratchet-Style-Heavy-Duty-Steel-Jack-Stands-1-Pair/1002625998 Two 12 ton Jack stands should support one end of the coach, which is the way I do it when changing oil or greasing the coach. Dwight Be aware that that rating is PER PAIR, so each stand is rated at 6 tons. These are the same ones I got from Harbor Freight decades ago. I store my coach on these to keep weight off the tires and airbags, and to be able to retract my jacks to protect the rams from corrosion and dirt. There was a recall more recently on these, due to worn tooling at the Chinese manufacturer causing the ratchets to be defective, and the stands could drop unexpectedly. You can lookup the recall info online. Hopefully all the defective ones have been replaced by now. I'm glad to see people being aware of the risk with air suspension coaches. Be safe out there.😎🙏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saflyer Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share Posted September 14, 2021 I checked out 6 and 12 ton stands online. They extend to 24”. I think they should be placed under the raised rails either in front of the rear axle or behind the front wheels or both. Am I right? If so first that’s a real stretch subjecting me to being under the coach while I’m doing it, negating their safety benefit. Second, it looks like the raised rails sit more than 24” above the ground when the coach is at ride height so the jacks wouldn’t be much help. I haven’t actually measured it because of the above safety concern. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dl_racing427 Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 18 hours ago, saflyer said: I checked out 6 and 12 ton stands online. They extend to 24”. I think they should be placed under the raised rails either in front of the rear axle or behind the front wheels or both. Am I right? If so first that’s a real stretch subjecting me to being under the coach while I’m doing it, negating their safety benefit. Second, it looks like the raised rails sit more than 24” above the ground when the coach is at ride height so the jacks wouldn’t be much help. I haven’t actually measured it because of the above safety concern. Thoughts? Look for a sturdy vertical member running up to the main frame rail. Usually the suspension pickup points will be on these, and they're low enough to put the stands underneath. I place my both my front and rear stands behind the axles, to more evenly distribute the load front to rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wamcneil Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 For SAFETY, I throw some 2ft sections of railroad tie under the motorhome, just enough so I know it won’t crush me. cheers Walter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivylog Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Like the above I put multiple 18” long 6X6s under the rails for the hitch and engine at the back of the motorhome. when getting under the rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncsteve Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 On 7/30/2021 at 10:20 AM, Brett63 said: These are the ones I bought.... SUNEX TOOLS 1522A 22-Ton Jack Stands, Pair - - Amazon.com Those are the ones I have as well. They are the beef! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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