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Post Info TOPIC: Tandem axle Trailer Aid or a Jack with no moving parts


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Tandem axle Trailer Aid or a Jack with no moving parts


I came across one of these yesterday - Trailer Aid

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$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

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Wouldn't leveling ramps achieve the same thing?

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confuse 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



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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.



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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.

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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.

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Blaylock EZ Jack and Wheel Chock for Tandem-Axle Trailers - Aluminum - 20,000 lbs


 


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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.

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These look pretty impressive
www.levellingjacks.com.au/index.php/2012-07-04-02-04-22/rv-accessories/camper-leveler-wheel-chock-25-detail

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