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03-06-2007, 04:06 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1970 31' Sovereign
Denham Springs
, Louisiana
Join Date: May 2006
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What kind of jack do you use for flats, etc?
I need a jack to carry around with the trailer in case of a flat or something. What is the best thing to get? A bottle jack has a very small " Head" on it and looks like it would phch throught the floor if the jack slipped, and an automative floor jack takes up alot of room. Suggestions?
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03-06-2007, 04:09 PM
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Rivet Master
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
, California
Join Date: Feb 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gparker
I need a jack to carry around with the trailer in case of a flat or something. What is the best thing to get? A bottle jack has a very small " Head" on it and looks like it would phch throught the floor if the jack slipped, and an automative floor jack takes up alot of room. Suggestions?
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With a two axle trailer, use a ramp of 2 by 6 or 8 or the yellow leveling blocks. Run one wheel up on the ramp and the other is suspended in mid air.
Bill
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03-06-2007, 04:42 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Hernando
, Mississippi
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Bill is correct. However I bought a 'trailer jack' years ago for a large horse trailer. It is space age plastic (aluminum ones available at higher cost), with metal 'feet'. It is a ramp with a platform on top that conforms to the wheel. Either pull up on it, or back up on it, depending on which tire is flat. Works great. Any camper place will have them, or look on line.
Hope you don't need it!
Rgds,
Scott
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03-06-2007, 05:51 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 31' Sovereign
1963 26' Overlander
1989 34' Excella
Johnsburg
, Illinois
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I use the leveling blocks while on the road and a Bottle jack with a 1/4" aluminum plate when around the house. Do not jack on the mounting plate that is between the wheels. It is too easy to slip off or bend the plate. Of course, do not jack on the axles.
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03-06-2007, 06:31 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2005 16' International CCD
Ogden
, Utah
Join Date: Nov 2004
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My truck has a screw-type jack that is rated well over what my trailer weighs, and it works fine with my trailer, so I don't have to carry another one. I always have an assortment of yellow blocks and 2 X 6 boards along, so I position something under the 'jack here' label on the underside of the trailer for the jack to lift against ahd distribute the forces, and don't have any problems with the jack damagining the metal on the underside of the trailer.
My trailer is a single axle so I have no alternative - if I had a double axle I would use one of the methods others have mentioned above. Whatever method you decide on, it is good to practice at home so you know you have everything you need before having to try it for real, alongside a road somewhere!
Bob
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03-06-2007, 06:40 PM
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Rivet Master
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Ventura
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Trailer Jack
Hello, I am wondering if a Good Sam Card Emergency Service card might work? pj
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03-06-2007, 06:45 PM
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Airstreamin and luvin it
Commercial Member
2005 25' Safari
Northwest Panhandle
, The Sunshine State/WBCCI 6637
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Jack
Here is what I use if I ever get into trouble.
Trailer Aid
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03-06-2007, 08:26 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 25' Sovereign
Southern Middle
, Tennessee
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Devoman
Here is what I use if I ever get into trouble.
Trailer Aid
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Devoman,
While I usually use 2X6 or 2X8 treated lumber to pull up on, I have been looking at that Trailer Aid for awhile now. Last week I hefted it while at Camping World and it is definately heavier and sturdier that it looks in the picture. I see one in the near future.
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03-06-2007, 09:08 PM
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More than one rivet loose
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I use my leveling boards for campgrounds. Works good for dual axles. Nothing extra to carry.
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03-06-2007, 09:18 PM
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Round on both ends
1979 31' Excella 500
1975 28' Argosy 28
Rutledge
, Georgia
Join Date: Apr 2005
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I use an inexpensive "Rhino" car ramp that I got at AutoZone. I've had to use it and it makes a great impression on the locals who want to help. But adjust your mirrors so you can see it!
They come in pairs for about $50, and I've used two of them on the Argosy when I re-tired it, but didn't want to tow it the tire dealer.(Yes, they were that old and bad.)
Lamar
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03-06-2007, 11:16 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 23' International CCD
Lapeer
, Michigan
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We use a trailer-aid too like Devoman. You have to love having double wheels and being able to use this. We have never had to use it yet though.
Trailer Parts and Acc. trailer couplers
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03-08-2007, 12:35 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1970 31' Sovereign
Denham Springs
, Louisiana
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 121
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I am thinking the trailer aid or the home-made version of one looks like the way to go. I going to work on my brakes tomorrow so I will try it out. Thanks to all...
Greg
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03-27-2007, 06:23 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Broadway
, North Carolina
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Here is another style of quick change jack that works very well. These will work on single axle trailers too. I've used it with square and round axles.
Cabela's -- Quick-Change Trailer Jack
...........Scott
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03-27-2007, 06:42 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pjpoll
Hello, I am wondering if a Good Sam Card Emergency Service card might work? pj
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only if you are sure the person responding knows how to drive a jack, and where to place it.
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03-27-2007, 06:46 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayward
Here is another style of quick change jack that works very well. These will work on single axle trailers too. I've used it with square and round axles.
Cabela's -- Quick-Change Trailer Jack
...........Scott
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You shouldn't use that on a torsion axle Airstream, it can and probably will bend the axle. It can be used on the older Airstreams with spring axles.
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03-28-2007, 09:43 AM
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Moderator dude
1966 26' Overlander
Phoenix
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Interesting in that the Cabellas ad shows a leaf spring axle.
>>>>>>>>>>>Action
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