Docsuds Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Ive been dragging around a floor jack when I'm towing and it's a PITA. What are you guys using when/if you need to jack this thing up for maintenance or tire change? I was hoping a bottle jack might work, but there's only about 9.5" clearance. Suggestions? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linesider 159 Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 http://www.amazon.com/Trailer-Aid-Tandem-Changing-Yellow/dp/B000I4JPZE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotsofknots Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Get a harbor freight piston jack 2-3 ton and carry couple small pcs of wood /plywood or 4c4 to stabilize jack. Will lift rig easily and way easier to store. Used mine many times. remember though harbor freight= low quality tools at low prices . (Love that place though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 2 hours ago, lotsofknots said: Get a harbor freight piston jack 2-3 ton and carry couple small pcs of wood /plywood or 4c4 to stabilize jack. Will lift rig easily and way easier to store. Used mine many times. remember though harbor freight= low quality tools at low prices . (Love that place though) I agree, a 2-3 ton bottle jack along with a couple pieces of wood. I normally place the jack between the tires, under the frame, and lift both tires off the ground together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotsofknots Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Linesider's tire Jack gizmo works ok unless you rip off two tires. Had that happen before on I-95 due to road debris so recommend u carry a bottle jack and if not have tow insurance and be ready to sit & wait. i tow 200+ miles routinely and carry two spare tires,bottle jacks, spare hub greased, vacuum sealed and ready to go for the roadside quick changes. Tow insurance is back up if all else fails. keep your hubs greased, check tire pressure every time u tow and keep the rig below 65 mph and you won't have many problems!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooth move Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 3 hours ago, lotsofknots said: Get a harbor freight piston jack 2-3 ton and carry couple small pcs of wood /plywood or 4c4 to stabilize jack. Will lift rig easily and way easier to store. Used mine many times. remember though harbor freight= low quality tools at low prices . (Love that place though) i use a bottle jack like that for my truck also. a lot easier to deal with than the POS jacks that come with new vehicles. one jack does it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowcountry Joe Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Here's another option: http://www.iboats.com/Easy-Lift-Jack-Seasense/dm/view_id.1084876 I have used this three times with blowouts on I95 and it works perfectly on my tandem trailer. I have never owned a jack for my trailer in the nine years I've owned my boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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