Chassis Jayco jack issue
- Thread starter crackacoldie
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I just don't understand why Jayco, and other caravan makers for that matter, insist on putting those wind-up scissor jacks in as emergency equipment when they are not only incapable of lifting the wheel clear of the ground, but are also dangerous. Please, if you have one, dump it and get a hydraulic bottle jack that is suited to the van axle weight.
Yes mate, I put the stabiliser legs down before jacking aswell, so something can catch the van in this exact case. Was on flat surface too. Biggest problem is these jacks and the design of their use is crap on an outback where the chassis is raised.
Bugger!
I have a feeling @Drover had some strong words to say about Jayco,jacks...I seem to remember he advised toss them out and replace with a bottle Jack?
I'm sure he'll check it out.
Good words of warning, methinks.
I have a feeling @Drover had some strong words to say about Jayco,jacks...I seem to remember he advised toss them out and replace with a bottle Jack?
I'm sure he'll check it out.
Good words of warning, methinks.
I have removed my scissor jack and replaced it with a 4000 kg bottle jack purchased from Masters with 40% discount..
Good move @chartrock and glad no injuries occured (Apart from maybe some pride
if anyone was watching)The only time I used my Jayco jack was to try and lift it once when I didn't have leveling ramps and ended up using a couple of pieces of firewood to drive up on... Lets just say it is now sitting in our shed gathering dust. The Prado's bottle jack and a couple of timber packers now does the job if needed!
OH and haven't you got to the 70% discount at Masters over there yet
Finally found a bonus in "Wait Awhile"
Yes - got rid of my jack as well - never used it, but didn't want to! Bought a Kojack.
any and all scissor jacks are dangerous, and you were extremely lucky it was on flat concrete surface
first mod I did was to remove that and the stupid under sized winder, and replace with a windup bottle jack
first mod I did was to remove that and the stupid under sized winder, and replace with a windup bottle jack
We tried to order a van, specifying no Jack as we want one that works properly.
Guess what, they tell us they have to supply a jack but I'm puzzled as they don't extend far enough, often are under rated, and "are not fit for use".
I'm over all thes arguments, debates or whatever. I just want something that works as required...and is safe to use.
@crackacoldie ....glad you're safe.
Guess what, they tell us they have to supply a jack but I'm puzzled as they don't extend far enough, often are under rated, and "are not fit for use".
I'm over all thes arguments, debates or whatever. I just want something that works as required...and is safe to use.
@crackacoldie ....glad you're safe.
That's crap isn't Cracka! Glad you weren't stuck in the middle of nowhere mate or injured.
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Whenever scissor jacks are mentioned the first thing I say is bin the bloody things, they are killers, get a bottle jack.........don't even wind the thing, just remove from van or car and drop in wheely bin...........the pic in thr OP above shows why.
Also don't use a hi lift jack on your van unless you really know what your doing, you could rip the biggest flaming hole in the wall in seconds.............enough from me.
PS: I lift from axle not at chassis.
Also don't use a hi lift jack on your van unless you really know what your doing, you could rip the biggest flaming hole in the wall in seconds.............enough from me.
PS: I lift from axle not at chassis.
second most unstable and dangerous Jack available
with the scissor jack, its not a matter of if it will, but when it will
with the hi lift / kangaroo / whatever else they call them - they are down right dangerous, more broken wrists from them than anything else on the market
Yep. Bottle Jack for me.
Can anyone recommend the ideal extended height?
And rated for how many tons??
I've considered the trailermate or the boss but want to keep things as simple as possible and easy to stow...and relatively light as I'm over lifting heavy things.
Can anyone recommend the ideal extended height?
And rated for how many tons??
I've considered the trailermate or the boss but want to keep things as simple as possible and easy to stow...and relatively light as I'm over lifting heavy things.
I tried my scissor jack out when I first got my new Starcraft OB 19' and it was bloody hopeless. I have a spare Landcruiser jack and use with a couple of blocks.
I have a 2 ton bottle jack from Repco and the usual chunk of timber to put underneath, the old Cruiser bottle jack (35yrs old) is kept in reserve.