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06-29-2015, 11:18 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
2010 30' Flying Cloud
Sandy
, Oregon
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 41
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Best Jack for lifting 30' FC.. to change tire
Can some one recommend a good jack that does not take up much space?
Thanks... 
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06-29-2015, 11:27 AM
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Rivet Master 
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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Andersen Levelers, multi purpose for leveling, chocking and flat changing.
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06-29-2015, 12:05 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2011 27 FB International
Tucson
, Arizona
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 258
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06-29-2015, 12:53 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1987 25' Sovereign
Oregon
, Ohio
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 491
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AWCHIEF
Andersen Levelers, multi purpose for leveling, chocking and flat changing.
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Totally agree with statement. Best thing for this since sliced bread. 
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06-30-2015, 06:49 AM
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retired USA/USAF
2001 30' Excella
Somerset
, New Jersey
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 2,418
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I carry a 6t bottle jack. The case it comes in is about 12"x8"x5" and weighs about 6 lbs I guess. I use some pressure treated 2x8's for leveling and if needed to change a tire. The jack is used if I need to get both wheels off the ground OR if the front jack poops out on me and I need to lift the A-frame to get it on or off the ball. It has come in handy a few times.
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06-30-2015, 07:54 AM
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Vintage Kin Owner
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Join Date: Jul 2007
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Concur with the levelers from Andersen or the trailer ramp. They are lightweight and work well on dual axle rigs. Though I used my TV OEM jack this weekend on the return trip home when I noticed my curbside rear wheel was very hot.
Anyone see the cause in the attached photos?
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06-30-2015, 08:23 AM
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Site Team
2007 30' Classic S/O
Somewhere
, South Carolina
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 6,436
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You have an F350 tow vehicle. Take a look at its Jack. I use one from a Dodge 1 ton. Works fantastic on my 30' slider.
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07-09-2015, 04:38 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 25' Tradewind
Metro Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,524
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kevin245
<snip>.... I noticed my curbside rear wheel was very hot.
Anyone see the cause in the attached photos?
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Looks like you had something caught between the brake magnet and the drum; the drag caused the brake to activate and cook itself to bits. which also caused the wheel to be hot.
No?
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07-09-2015, 05:27 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 28' International
Olympia
, Washington
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 773
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kevin245
Concur with the levelers from Andersen or the trailer ramp. They are lightweight and work well on dual axle rigs. Though I used my TV OEM jack this weekend on the return trip home when I noticed my curbside rear wheel was very hot.
Anyone see the cause in the attached photos?
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I'm not seeing any friction material left on the shoes.
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2014 Ram 2500 CTD
Pro Pride
Centramatics
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07-09-2015, 05:28 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2020 30' Classic
2016 30' Classic
Covington
, Louisiana
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 203
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I second the trailer aid. Amazingly simple, easy to use and inexpensive!
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07-09-2015, 09:29 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,408
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6Ton bottle jack and load spread boards.
Our 3 axle would require multiple Andersons... or, increasing levels of 'Legos'...on the opposite tires.
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