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Quote: Originally posted by Jax365 on 18/2/2013

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So why aren't they attached to the chassis? Surely this would make more sense and be a better arrangement than attaching them to the floor of the caravan.

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I suppose it keeps the weight down, if the corner steadies were part of the chassis and able to support the van as you suggested it would be a fair chunk of metal and very heavy.

Dave

Point taken, they need to be at the corners to give the best steadying effect but then there are no chassis members.

Dave

Quote: Originally posted by Mick S. on 19/2/2013

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When is a jack not a jack?
Call them what you like, but they are still bearing weight. Its time the chassis was altered to accommodate these steadies to my mind. Having them just fastened to the underside of the van isnt very bright when you think about it. As the rear ones in particular are still 'holding' the van up after the axle when folk are in that area of the van. Which means all the combined weight is bearing on that bit of floor.

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