Atwood Mobile Products MPD 85860 Dépliant

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Atwood Stabilizer Jacks are designed to be used only on lightweight
campers with a GVWR less than 1,500 lbs. The maximum static load
and lifting capacity is:

Stabilizer Jack

650 lbs.

1,000 lbs.

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Never exceed the rated camper capacity. Camper can collapse
or tip over.

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Soft or spongy areas may allow jacks to sink, causing camper to
tip over. Additional support may be necessary.

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Do not place blocks under the jack foot for additional ground
clearance.

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Put stabilizer jack in stored position before moving camper or trailer.

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Be sure the drop leg is retracted before releasing stabilizer jack
from operating position to storage position to prevent injury from
sudden trailer movement.

BOLT ON METHOD: see ➂
1. Use two 3/8˝ - 16 x 3/4˝ Grade 5 hex head cap screws, nut and lock

washer (not furnished).

2. Bolt to trailer side rails, under side rails, or to under side cross

members. Torque bolts 15-20 ft. lbs.

3. For U-bolt stabilizer jack, place the U-bolts over the trailer tongue

frame rail. Slip the ends of the U-bolts thru the stabilizer jack top
plate. Fasten the lock washers over the bolt ends and then the nuts.
Torque the nuts to 25-30 ft. lbs. see -

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WELD ON METHOD: see ➂
1. Use 1/8˝ fillet weld No. E6011 A.W.S. welding rod (AC or DCRP) 1/8˝

diameter.

2. Machine amps 105-115 with 18-22 volts.
3. Weld full length both sides.

1. Extend leg of jack toward center of trailer.
2. Swing leg downward until the tabs engage in the locking slots-

➀.

3. Press on release lever-

➀. This will allow the drop leg of the

telescoping jack to slide down to the ground.

4. Insert the jack rod end securely through the holes in the leg and

through the rear hole-

➃.

5. Crank the jack rod for desired leveling-

➃.

6. For “U-Bolt” stabilizer jack ONLY, secure coupler to ball of tow

vehicle and remove load from stabilizer jack before proceeding to
step 7.

7. To remove load and store jack: 

a. Press down on the release lever for a quick release, or insert

one end of the rod between the release lever and the bottom of
the outer housing for a slower release.

b. Slide the drop leg up into main body.
c. Pull jack toward ground to disengage tabs from slots.
d. Rotate upward until jack snaps into the stored position-

➁.

1. Lubricate jack at least every six months in the following manner:

a. Extend jack as far as possible.
b. Clean dirt, mud, tar, etc. from jack.

2. Oil pivot holes and rivet of release lever every six months.
3. Should jack become difficult to operate, clean and oil as detailed in

Step 1 and 2 above, and inspect for bent or worn parts. Use only
factory supplied parts for replacement.

NOTE

: If it is not possible to get jack to operate freely, replace jack.

4. Should problems or questions arise, contact your dealer, the camper

manufacturer, or the Atwood Service Department 574-264-2131.

5. The Stabilizer Jack has a two year warranty from date of purchase

to the original owner. For complete warranty information contact
Atwood before having any work done 574-264-2131.

Jack stores out
of the way. Ready for
instant use when needed.

Swings 

up for 

Storage

Swings 

down

for Use

Weld 
Mounting

Bolt or Weld  
Mounting

Weld 
Mounting

Push 
Down 
Only

Drop Leg 

Extends

Downward

Tab

Locking 
Slots

Locking 
Tab 

Jack Rod 

1

3

2

4

Release Lever 

5

Jack
Rod

Release 

Lever 

9

Effective 11/21/07