| Jack Choices [message #79628] |
Wed, 07 April 2010 19:59  |
jcurran
Messages: 52
Registered: May 2009
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Folks,
I know that jacks have been discussed in past postings but I have not been able to make a clear decision from that.
I have the original jack, chain and crowbar. In the event of a flat, I'd like to simplify lifting the coach, carry a lighter jack as well as minimize the chances of damaging my motorhome or myself.
Things that bug me about the stock jack are that it is heavy and I have to remove the T-skirts to lift the rear. Also, if I need to change a front tire, I have to lift from the front bumper, which seems rough on the coach.
I see there is the bottle jack route that requires one of the many available hooks. My concerns center around lifting the front:
1) is the hook likely to break when lifting on the cross-member ?
2) could I be reaching too far under the coach to safely work the jack ?
3) jack quality seems to have gotten sketchy lately
Advice appreciated.
Jim
Jim Curran
1976 Palm Beach
Alexandria, OH
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