What type of jack for TT emergency use

[seakayaker]

I recently purchased a Wildwood 27RKSS and the dealer informed me that there was no jack with it that I'd need to use the truck jack in order to change any flat tires.

I'm sure that would be a painful process at best.

So...I purchased the Andersen Rapid Jack. Looks easy enough to use. However, I question whether it would be suitable in every instance I may find myself in.

Any recommendations regarding the type of jack and capacity I should get?

Trailer is about 6500 lbs empty, probably 7500 lbs full.

[SeaDog]

I carry a lite weight floor jack in the bed of my truck when pulling the TT or my boat. The reason I want a good stable jack if I'm going to pull a tire.

[seakayaker]

What capacity floor jack would you recommend?

[missing_link]

I got one of these after my truck Jack wouldn't lift the trailer



It's called trailer aid

[5picker]

Please be cautious with 'light weight floor jacks.'

While they do provide a bigger footprint for stability than say a bottle jack, usually those that are considered light weight units (1 or 1-1/2 ton) would make me squirm working under or around them on a 6000+ trailer. Might be OK for a pop-up/hybrid though.

[SeaDog]

I carry a 2 ton jack. I have not tried the drive on products because my boat trailer only has one axle. (when I said lite weight I meant the actual weight of the Jack not its capacity)

[KingFisher]

I carry a 2.5 ton floor jack. When I had my flat it was all I could do to get my windjammer up to change the tire with this jack, 7100 pound dry weight on the windjammer.
Looking into getting a bottle jack.

[ov845]

Originally Posted by missing_link

I got one of these after my truck Jack wouldn't lift the trailer

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It's called trailer aid

X2 For us it's the easiest way to lift without damaging the axles. I've seen people place the jack on the axle and lift bending the axle, not to mention the added weight of the floor jack.


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[northstar1960]

you can get a nice 6 ,8, 12 ton bottle jack takes up very little room and will lift you r unit off the ground . much safer then a car type jack with the power to do what's needed . HF has them for around $20.bucks

[Myrle]

Originally Posted by northstar1960

you can get a nice 6 ,8, 12 ton bottle jack takes up very little room and will lift you r unit off the ground . much safer then a car type jack with the power to do what's needed . HF has them for around $20.bucks

Same here 20 ton bottle jack and a 16" square of 3/" plywood small works great.

[RMWSierra]

Used bottle jack from truck. Had to change several flats last year, now have all new tires. Would pull good tire up onto blocks. Then jack up bad tire after loosening lug nuts.

[53jimc]

I know it will be overkill, but, next camping trip I plan to take my 4 ton harbor freight floor jack and appropriate supporting ground boards. I'll take the handle off, store it under my truck tool box.

After having two blowouts in three camping trips, I have found the 2.5 ton floor jack to be a little shaky. Also, the goodyear marathons will be relegated to the dump.

Also considering an electric 12v impact wrench. My porter cable 20v impact driver won't take off a lug nut.

[papatioman]

Originally Posted by northstar1960

you can get a nice 6 ,8, 12 ton bottle jack takes up very little room and will lift you r unit off the ground . much safer then a car type jack with the power to do what's needed . HF has them for around $20.bucks

x2....using a 6 ton I purchased at HF.........

[bob caldwell]

What ever jack you decide on, make sure the jack collapses far enough to get under your jacking point with a flat tire...

[BRUCEANDCYNDI]

I can lift the wheels off the ground with my levelers. good or bad idea?

[tootall1]

Thanks for posting at the bottom of each thread.

tootall1

[PenJoe]

We carry a 2.5 ton floor jack, a 3-ton bottle jack, several wood block spacers, a breaker bar, and a cross bar tire wrench in the tool box and a roadside assistance card in the wallet. We also carry two spares. The card is by far the lightest, safest and most convenient. But if we have to, we can DIY. Tire problems are never in the safest/most convenient places.

[Iwritecode]

Originally Posted by BRUCEANDCYNDI

I can lift the wheels off the ground with my levelers. good or bad idea?

If you are talking about your stabilizers, then it's a bad idea.

[NCBBA11043]

Originally Posted by missing_link

I got one of these after my truck Jack wouldn't lift the trailer

Attachment 111275

It's called trailer aid

X2 - had to use it twice in one week! Less than 15 minutes to change a tire on the PA Turnpike (on an incline!)

[Blackhat6mike]

X3 Big fan of the Trailer Aid+ unit. Used it several times last year. Make sure you get the "+" or it may not lift you high enough. Obviously for dual or triple axle units.