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Dixie Dean
 


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Trolley Jack or Bottle Jack

I am thinking or getting a jack to take away when we use the tin tent. Any thoughts from fellow tin tenters as to whether a trolley jack (e.g. the Clarke jack mentioned elsewhere as a best buy) or bottle jack would be best, bearing in mind the weight and where it should be stowed, and its ability to lift either the Disco or the tin tent in the event of a tyre change.

Any thoughts would be most welcome. 2008 D3 HSE Stornoway Grey with Ebony Leather, towing a Coachman VIP 575  
Post #27746925th Mar 2008 10:55 pm
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craig
 


Member Since: 08 Aug 2006
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Takla air jack Thumbs Up

Does D3 and caravan - no problems. Thumbs Up  
Post #27747425th Mar 2008 10:59 pm
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Dixie Dean
 


Member Since: 06 May 2006
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Looks to be a great idea but not sure SWMBO would sanction spending that much! 2008 D3 HSE Stornoway Grey with Ebony Leather, towing a Coachman VIP 575  
Post #27748225th Mar 2008 11:07 pm
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craig
 


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Being a tintenter as well, i did look at trolley jacks and bottle jacks and there was too much compromise between them all. They were either not man enough to lift the car or not enough reach for the car/caravan - the Takla was a great allrounder.  
Post #27748625th Mar 2008 11:12 pm
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CG
 


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bought a nice trolley jack from machine mart for £60, it a bit heavy at 30kg but very stable and lifts most things 
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Post #27748725th Mar 2008 11:13 pm
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TazDaz
 


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having pCensoredd around with a trolley jack today ... all I can say is

AIR JACK   
Post #27748925th Mar 2008 11:14 pm
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Ocsid
 


Member Since: 29 Nov 2005
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Providing your van is on an Al-Ko chassis why not use their dedicated jack; the side lift for up to 1600kg or the scissor up to 2000kg. They are light and purpose made with a receiver ready bolted to the chassis.
A tip worth remembering is to first haul the van onto a wedge before jacking as the chassis is otherwise tight to the ground.  
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