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05-07-2015, 07:44 PM
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What size floor jack?
We just picked up our rockwood 8327ss. What size floor jack do we need to carry?
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05-07-2015, 07:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sharkbate
We just picked up our rockwood 8327ss. What size floor jack do we need to carry?
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Well, you just picked it up so you should know! 
Seriously, I'm curious myself. 
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05-07-2015, 07:53 PM
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Hardy harhar.
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05-07-2015, 07:59 PM
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Don't Jack it Ramp it! Easy!  Youroo!! 
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05-07-2015, 07:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sharkbate
We just picked up our rockwood 8327ss. What size floor jack do we need to carry?
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I carry one of these: Trailer Aid Tandem Tire Changing Ramp
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05-07-2015, 08:02 PM
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I use a trailer aid plus also. Just be sure to practice at home first as I found out that I still needed to put some Legos down to get tire off ground.
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05-07-2015, 08:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sharkbate
Hardy harhar.
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I couldn't help myself! 
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2005 Dodge Ram 2500 5.7 Mag Hemi 3.72 Rearaxle
Nights camped 2015 = 23
Nights camped 2016 = 25
Nights camped 2017 = 13
Nights camped 2018 = 3
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05-07-2015, 08:54 PM
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I carry the Trailer Aid and a 12 ton bottle jack, but no floor jack; you don't jack up your camper on the axles, only the frame.
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05-07-2015, 09:12 PM
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I have a 3.5 ton floor jack that has a sticker on it that say's "not for use on RV's". Why? I have no clue. I sure would like to know though.
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05-08-2015, 03:56 PM
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Hmmmm. The check out guy specified floor over can.
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05-08-2015, 04:10 PM
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A lot of floor jacks will not fit between the tires to get to the place to lift between the axles and lifting on the axles is a big NO-NO!
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05-08-2015, 04:33 PM
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Why is putting jack under the axle a big no no 
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05-08-2015, 04:38 PM
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They bend/deform VERY easily! Just don't do it!
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05-08-2015, 04:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 67cudafb
Why is putting jack under the axle a big no no |
Because you can bendeded the camber or tweak your axles out of alignment.  Frame only or tire ramps.
Trailer aid plus, legos, and two 4ton bottle jack stand combo jobs here. But my rig doesn't weigh as much as your Rockwood.
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05-08-2015, 05:04 PM
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I put a 10 ton bottle jack under the spring outer-most u bolt, works for me and is only a few inches from the tire so IMO no axle deformation or tweaking, no way I could get a jack under the frame as the skirt is in the way and it is a long way up to the frame from ground level
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05-08-2015, 05:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jevanb
I put a 10 ton bottle jack under the spring outer-most u bolt, works for me and is only a few inches from the tire so IMO no axle deformation or tweaking, no way I could get a jack under the frame as the skirt is in the way and it is a long way up to the frame from ground level
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+1 that's how I do it also.
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05-08-2015, 05:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jevanb
I put a 10 ton bottle jack under the spring outer-most u bolt, works for me and is only a few inches from the tire so IMO no axle deformation or tweaking, no way I could get a jack under the frame as the skirt is in the way and it is a long way up to the frame from ground level
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Those of us with torsion axles can't do it but still have to reach the suspension framework. I just made an adaptor for my bottle jack and it works great.
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05-08-2015, 05:53 PM
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I have to almost crawl under the TT to put my bottle jack in position but taking the tire off isn't a fun job for an old, fay guy anyways!
Put mine on the frame above the axle and blocks under the axle.
I think I need to find another place for the blocks though. They're only there in case the jack fails.
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Nights camped 2015 = 23
Nights camped 2016 = 25
Nights camped 2017 = 13
Nights camped 2018 = 3
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05-08-2015, 07:17 PM
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I can do the ramp or I carry a 6 Ton bottle jack for the just in case thing.
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05-08-2015, 07:50 PM
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I carry a 6 ton bottle jack and the Andersen Rapid Jack. I have no ideal if the Rapid Jack will work with the torsion axles and Dexter said not to use them. The 6 ton bottle jack works great. I place my bottle jack between the tires identical to the way OldCoot's is showing in his pic. I use blocks to get the height, but now I need to copy OldCoot's and his extension. Glad I got the smaller 6 ton cause it's a tight squeeze getting past the tires. I ended up getting my bottle jack at Walmart, I like the fact it came with a hard case. Placing the bottle jack between the tires lifts both tires off the ground. My only gripe is the jacking handle needs to be longer (I scrape my knuckles on the tires while jacking) , but that an easy fabrication to make a longer handle.
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