Travelled from Temora this morning. Found some good sites but no signal at any.
I am about 5ks out of Grenfell on a bush track.
Will have to get the jockey wheel re-welded. it is not right.
Wiil need to un-load the entire trailer in order to get the trailer back onto the camper as the towbar is on the ground. it slipped off the jack before i could get the jockey wheel in place......... bugger!!!
Dawa
Gerty Dancer said
01:14 AM Mar 24, 2013
Geez wish we were nearby to give you a hand. God luck!
dawa said
01:25 AM Mar 24, 2013
Gerty Dancer wrote:
Geez wish we were nearby to give you a hand. God luck!
take all the water out and that may be enough. Want to stay here 2 weeks anyway
Dawa
rockylizard said
02:03 AM Mar 24, 2013
Gday...
You may be able to use the vehicle jack to lift the towbar on the trailer sufficiently to allow you to reconnect it to the vehicle.
However, make sure the wheels of the trailer are chocked both front and rear to ensure it does not move while jacking it and use something solid to provide a bit of 'support' for the base of the jack.
Think it through and it should work for you.
Cheers - John
bill12 said
02:40 AM Mar 24, 2013
A high lift jack, such as the Kanga jack I have had for years is great for lifting heavy loads from the ground to about 1 m in hieght.I have 3 trailers, and thet are a necessary evil.I have an inverter welder and wish I was there to help.Take it easy, Bill
GaryKelly said
05:01 PM Mar 24, 2013
I wish I was there too, Dawa. Dunno much about trailers and jockey wheels but I love taking photos. Hehe. Good luck!
dawa said
05:08 PM Mar 24, 2013
bill12 wrote:
A high lift jack, such as the Kanga jack I have had for years is great for lifting heavy loads from the ground to about 1 m in hieght.I have 3 trailers, and thet are a necessary evil.I have an inverter welder and wish I was there to help.Take it easy, Bill
i think i definately need a better jack even if/when this jocky wheel is fixed.
would you believe there isn't a rock in sight here for 1/2 a mile. Using wood to chock the wheels and will take some of the weight out before i attempt this. Tie the dog up so i don't have to worry about her and have a go LOL
dawa
dawa said
05:10 PM Mar 24, 2013
GaryKelly wrote:
I wish I was there too, Dawa. Dunno much about trailers and jockey wheels but I love taking photos. Hehe. Good luck!
Come tag-a-long with me and you will learn and get lots of pics as well LOL
I have been in tighter spots before. Main thing is don't panic. THINK about how to do it first before rushing in and keep all body parts out of the way in case it falls.
Dawa
beiffe said
05:53 PM Mar 27, 2013
It is always best to have TWO jacks as you can slowly raise using one jack and then the other..
This is where jack stands come in as well but you need the space to carry something that may not be used for years on end.
Glad you found a way around it. Often slowly does it bit by bit and you got there.
Good job.
Regards Brian
dawa said
06:03 PM Mar 27, 2013
beiffe wrote:
It is always best to have TWO jacks as you can slowly raise using one jack and then the other..
This is where jack stands come in as well but you need the space to carry something that may not be used for years on end.
Glad you found a way around it. Often slowly does it bit by bit and you got there.
Travelled from Temora this morning. Found some good sites but no signal at any.
I am about 5ks out of Grenfell on a bush track.
Will have to get the jockey wheel re-welded. it is not right.
Wiil need to un-load the entire trailer in order to get the trailer back onto the camper as the towbar is on the ground. it slipped off the jack before i could get the jockey wheel in place......... bugger!!!
Dawa
take all the water out and that may be enough. Want to stay here 2 weeks anyway
Dawa
Gday...
You may be able to use the vehicle jack to lift the towbar on the trailer sufficiently to allow you to reconnect it to the vehicle.
However, make sure the wheels of the trailer are chocked both front and rear to ensure it does not move while jacking it and use something solid to provide a bit of 'support' for the base of the jack.
Think it through and it should work for you.
Cheers - John
i think i definately need a better jack even if/when this jocky wheel is fixed.
would you believe there isn't a rock in sight here for 1/2 a mile. Using wood to chock the wheels and will take some of the weight out before i attempt this. Tie the dog up so i don't have to worry about her and have a go LOL
dawa
Come tag-a-long with me and you will learn and get lots of pics as well LOL
I have been in tighter spots before. Main thing is don't panic. THINK about how to do it first before rushing in and keep all body parts out of the way in case it falls.
Dawa
This is where jack stands come in as well but you need the space to carry something that may not be used for years on end.
Glad you found a way around it. Often slowly does it bit by bit and you got there.
Good job.
Regards
Brian
space is a problem.......LOL
Dawa