Tandem axle Trailer Aid or a Jack with no moving parts
Kendo said
10:01 AM Aug 8, 2015
I came across one of these yesterday - Trailer Aid
$40 - $90 depending on where you shop
It's supposed to work on independent suspension although I'd want to try before I buy on a sooper dooper off road rig
-- Edited by Kendo on Saturday 8th of August 2015 10:04:07 AM
-- Edited by Kendo on Saturday 8th of August 2015 10:08:36 AM
D and D said
05:36 PM Aug 8, 2015
Wouldn't leveling ramps achieve the same thing?
Dave
Kendo said
09:26 AM Aug 9, 2015
Maybe?
but these were a little higher than leveling ramps I've seen and they give a "flat spot" or an area where everything comes to rest.
I particularly liked the idea of there simplicity and ease of use. Apart from having to have the strength (or leverage) to undo your lug nuts they almost seem too easy to use.
I can imagine numerous situations where a Trailer Aid would be so much safer and easier to use that a conventional jack (soft or sloping ground, not physically able to use conventional jack, etc).
I sure if you've got the time, inclination and tools. It wouldn't be hard to make on of these as well
nimrod said
01:45 AM Aug 12, 2015
I bought an exhaust operated lifting bag. Works well on soft and uneven ground. Lifts 4000 kgs and no effort on my part
David
ps. cost $120 from memory.
-- Edited by nimrod on Wednesday 12th of August 2015 01:46:20 AM
patrol03 said
09:20 AM Aug 26, 2015
This ramp idea is a great idea BUT its another bloody thing to store away and carry.Might have to leave the cook home if I keep buying all these gismos.
blissonwheels said
09:43 PM Sep 3, 2015
Gooday,
Am expecting to get a similar piece of gear next week or so only it is aluminium from US. Will let you know how it goes in time, the video I have seen looks very impressive.
Is solid Aluminium.
Mouseover to zoom.
Blaylock EZ Jack and Wheel Chock for Tandem-Axle Trailers - Aluminum - 20,000 lbs
Mutt said
06:15 PM Sep 20, 2015
On my tri axle van on the chassis next to the mud flap is a support bracket that the wind up jack attaches to. I just clip on the jack and wind up until level. To check if the van is level I use a 4foot spirit level. I level it length ways using the jockey wheel and the wind up jack for levelling cross ways.
I came across one of these yesterday - Trailer Aid
$40 - $90 depending on where you shop
It's supposed to work on independent suspension although I'd want to try before I buy on a sooper dooper off road rig
-- Edited by Kendo on Saturday 8th of August 2015 10:04:07 AM
-- Edited by Kendo on Saturday 8th of August 2015 10:08:36 AM
Dave
but these were a little higher than leveling ramps I've seen and they give a "flat spot" or an area where everything comes to rest.
I particularly liked the idea of there simplicity and ease of use. Apart from having to have the strength (or leverage) to undo your lug nuts they almost seem too easy to use.
I can imagine numerous situations where a Trailer Aid would be so much safer and easier to use that a conventional jack (soft or sloping ground, not physically able to use conventional jack, etc).
I sure if you've got the time, inclination and tools. It wouldn't be hard to make on of these as well
I bought an exhaust operated lifting bag. Works well on soft and uneven ground. Lifts 4000 kgs and no effort on my part
David
ps. cost $120 from memory.
-- Edited by nimrod on Wednesday 12th of August 2015 01:46:20 AM
Gooday,
Am expecting to get a similar piece of gear next week or so only it is aluminium from US. Will let you know how it goes in time, the video I have seen looks very impressive.
Is solid Aluminium.
Mouseover to zoom.
Blaylock EZ Jack and Wheel Chock for Tandem-Axle Trailers - Aluminum - 20,000 lbs
www.levellingjacks.com.au/index.php/2012-07-04-02-04-22/rv-accessories/camper-leveler-wheel-chock-25-detail