How strong is the front landing gear.

[Joebethlamb]

Hello All,

Just wondering what the capacity is of the landing gear on our rig (SD 3270RES).
We are full-timing it and will be parked in the same place for a few months. Should we add any additional supports? Or is the landing gear strong enough alone?

 

[danemayer]

Hi JoeBethLamb,

I don't know the number, but if you think about it, fifth wheel trailers rest on their front landing jacks all the time, except when hitched up to a truck. You shouldn't need any other supports.

 

[mobilcastle]

I have standard front electric jacks. I drilled and oiled my front jack screws since that seems to be where the problem starts(rust) when someone has trouble. I also make sure the top drive gears stay greased. Good luck.

 

[Ray LeTourneau]

Hello All,

Just wondering what the capacity is of the landing gear on our rig (SD 3270RES).
We are full-timing it and will be parked in the same place for a few months. Should we add any additional supports? Or is the landing gear strong enough alone?

Jose, if you have the hydraulic landing gear, I believe the newest jacks are rated at 14,000 lbs total. I don't know the figure for the electric gear reduction units but you won't have any problems.

 

[Joebethlamb]

danemayer

Whew,

I was hoping that is the case. Lol. I was just reading some posts n the forum about landing gear problems and just wanted to be sure.

Mobilcastle,

I will keep that in mind and be sure to do the same.


Ray,

My landing gear is electric. Not sure what it is rated at though.
Where could I find out about what they are rated at?

Thank you all for the replies.

 

[cookie]

If you have the Venture 9000 series, then each leg is rated at 2500 lbs. 5000 lbs. for the system.
This information may be outdated, but it is the latest that I have.


Peace
Dave

 

[Joebethlamb]

Thanks fr the info Dave.