Once again I am asking for experienced opinion on which jack is best for the front of a caravan.
I currently have what I suspect is the common "horizontally" wound handle to lift and lower the "A" frame. Hard to wind and takes all day....
I have considered the "trailermate" (17kg and $300), and also seen the "side-winder" type jack.
I am in my late 60's, and looking for comments / experiences with each, that might assist me in making a right decision.
Cheers, KB
bab600 said
08:57 AM Aug 9, 2014
Keiron. Good morning I had the same problem last year and my
lovely wife bought me the Trailermate and it's fantastic. Yes it's slightly
heavier than the standard caravan jack but it was worth it and it can be
used as a jack on your van to lift it to change a tyre if needed.Hope this helps
Regards. Brian
Roving-Dutchy said
09:40 AM Aug 9, 2014
I recently bought a Trail a mate jack and certainly does the job of its designed for, I carry the jack permanently fastened to the A frame, saves lifting it out of the boot.
Cheers
David
Phil C said
11:58 AM Aug 9, 2014
Hi
I have a trail a mate and have used the plate rather than the jockey wheel. Fabulous system.
I'd recommend the trailermate sidewinder. Had an issue today setting up our van where I couldn't get the jocky wheel under the A frame due to a sloping site. Reach for the sidewinder and sorted in seconds.
Kendo said
04:06 PM Aug 11, 2014
I'd recommend the trailermate sidewinder. Had an issue today setting up our van where I couldn't get the jocky wheel under the A frame due to a sloping site. Reach for the sidewinder and sorted in seconds.
Hello,
Once again I am asking for experienced opinion on which jack is best for the front of a caravan.
I currently have what I suspect is the common "horizontally" wound handle to lift and lower the "A" frame. Hard to wind and takes all day....
I have considered the "trailermate" (17kg and $300), and also seen the "side-winder" type jack.
I am in my late 60's, and looking for comments / experiences with each, that might assist me in making a right decision.
Cheers, KB
Keiron. Good morning I had the same problem last year and my
lovely wife bought me the Trailermate and it's fantastic. Yes it's slightly
heavier than the standard caravan jack but it was worth it and it can be
used as a jack on your van to lift it to change a tyre if needed.Hope this helps
Regards. Brian
Cheers
David
I have a trail a mate and have used the plate rather than the jockey wheel. Fabulous system.
Safe travels
I'd recommend the trailermate sidewinder. Had an issue today setting up our van where I couldn't get the jocky wheel under the A frame due to a sloping site. Reach for the sidewinder and sorted in seconds.