We are about a month from leaving for a two year trip to WA and are in the process of downsizing the stuff to lcarry. One item that comes to mind is our high lift jack. We do not intend to get off road very often with dirt roads being the furthest from the seal that we will get. So the question is "do we leave it at home." or take it just in case. I realize that it's a bit of a "out there question" but interested in your comments.
thanks in advance
Brian (briche)
blaze said
06:12 PM Jul 20, 2017
leave it
cheers
blaze
elliemike said
07:25 PM Jul 20, 2017
blaze wrote:
leave it cheers blaze
I am in a 4x4 club, and have never seen one used in a bogged situation yet. Demonstrations and Videos yes, but never experienced using one.
I know they are the gear to have onboard, just in case. But we take our camper off road and really we are never that "OFF ROAD" with it to warrant taking one even if I owned one.
We live in WA.
Treecrest14 said
08:02 PM Jul 20, 2017
Just returned from a 3 month trip East to west Au, and even though lots of Free Camping and not much off roading, never required a jack. I'd say "leave it", unless you intend to do lots of off road driving in isolated areas.
Moonraker said
08:04 PM Jul 20, 2017
Another for leaving it at home.
Hope you enjoy WA.
JackoFJR said
08:27 PM Jul 20, 2017
Leave it home or better still give it to someone to use as a boat anchor.
Hetho said
09:15 PM Jul 20, 2017
Hi JackoFJR.
Had one for my first 15 years in WA and did not use it.
Have been doing the same 4WD journeys for the last 15 years and have not had a need for a high lift jack.
So; as the other replies have suggested, its a boat anchor(a bit light) or my suggestion is a "Garage Sale"
Regards.
Hetho.
Kiwi-as said
10:54 PM Jul 20, 2017
Hi Brian, making room for all the other bits and pieces. See you all soon.
JackoFJR said
10:06 AM Jul 21, 2017
Hetho wrote:
Hi JackoFJR.
Had one for my first 15 years in WA and did not use it.
Have been doing the same 4WD journeys for the last 15 years and have not had a need for a high lift jack.
So; as the other replies have suggested, its a boat anchor(a bit light) or my suggestion is a "Garage Sale"
Regards.
Hetho.
A small boat maybe
I have had a HiLift Jack for I dunno donkeys the only time I used it was on the farm lifted a few posts out of the ground and straightened some bent pipe in the cowshed .
I have been driving around the Vic Highcountry for 40+years , I carried it a few times many years ago and never used it , I decided the extra weight just wasn't worth it and they can be dangerous if used carelessly.
wasn_me said
10:47 AM Jul 21, 2017
I wouldn't use a high lift jack unless the vehicle had dedicated attachment points. Too dangerous.
I bought a second hand landcruiser screw type jack & made a U shaped adapter, so it can't slip of the caravan chassis.
The caravan had a sizzor type jack. I thought it was too light for the job.
Cheers Pete
Bryan said
12:32 PM Jul 21, 2017
elliemike wrote:
blaze wrote:
leave it cheers blaze
I am in a 4x4 club, and have never seen one used in a bogged situation yet. Demonstrations and Videos yes, but never experienced using one.
I know they are the gear to have onboard, just in case. But we take our camper off road and really we are never that "OFF ROAD" with it to warrant taking one even if I owned one.
We live in WA.
Same
briche said
12:32 PM Jul 22, 2017
Well the voice of many has spoken with a loud and pointed voice. The high lift jack stays at home.
Thanks all for your comments
Brian
briche
-- Edited by briche on Saturday 22nd of July 2017 12:33:49 PM
-- Edited by briche on Saturday 22nd of July 2017 12:34:34 PM
blaze said
04:25 PM Jul 22, 2017
briche wrote:
Well the voice of many has spoken with a loud and pointed voice. The high lift jack stays at home.
Thanks all for your comments
Brian
briche
-- Edited by briche on Saturday 22nd of July 2017 12:33:49 PM
Hi Brian
bet ya wished you had taken it when you get home, still reckon you made the right choice
cheers
blaze
-- Edited by briche on Saturday 22nd of July 2017 12:34:34 PM
We are about a month from leaving for a two year trip to WA and are in the process of downsizing the stuff to lcarry. One item that comes to mind is our high lift jack. We do not intend to get off road very often with dirt roads being the furthest from the seal that we will get. So the question is "do we leave it at home." or take it just in case. I realize that it's a bit of a "out there question" but interested in your comments.
thanks in advance
Brian (briche)
cheers
blaze
I am in a 4x4 club, and have never seen one used in a bogged situation yet. Demonstrations and Videos yes, but never experienced using one.
I know they are the gear to have onboard, just in case. But we take our camper off road and really we are never that "OFF ROAD" with it to warrant taking one even if I owned one.
We live in WA.
Hope you enjoy WA.
Hi JackoFJR.
Had one for my first 15 years in WA and did not use it.
Have been doing the same 4WD journeys for the last 15 years and have not had a need for a high lift jack.
So; as the other replies have suggested, its a boat anchor(a bit light) or my suggestion is a "Garage Sale"
Regards.
Hetho.
Same
Well the voice of many has spoken with a loud and pointed voice. The high lift jack stays at home.
Thanks all for your comments
Brian
briche
-- Edited by briche on Saturday 22nd of July 2017 12:33:49 PM
-- Edited by briche on Saturday 22nd of July 2017 12:34:34 PM