Caravan jack
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Rayrowe35 replied on 17/02/2020 22:12
Posted on 27/01/2020 15:50 by redfaceBearing in mind that a car is usually heavier than the caravan I use the car's scissor jack
Jack up on the chassis which, if ALCO, would likely have suitable jacking points built in, as it does in my case. Your handbook should advise on this if you have it.
Posted on 17/02/2020 22:12
When jacking a car one wheel out of four is normally lifted, for a caravan half the weight is lifted. Check the jack capacity before use and ensure the jack will not slip. Remember a trolley jack needs to move on it’s wheels or the caravan must move.
Regards,
Ray.
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markflip replied on 19/02/2020 13:34
Posted on 19/02/2020 13:34
One issue to be aware of with a caravan with a flat tyre is the small clearance available to place the jack under the axle mount/jacking point. whatever jack you chose, make sure it is 'low' enough - most cheap trolley jacks and bottle jacks wont go under the axle if the tyre is flat. They are also quite heavy t carry permamently. I bought
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Caravan-Emergency-Ratchet-Scissor-Jack/122183733315?epid=1423626339&hash=item1c72b7d043:g:sb0AAOSwWZVdnf3U
it has a flat rubber top plate and can be operated by my power drill with the landing legs attachment (or the manual handle) as well as the 'ratchet spanner' handle it came with.
It does lift the caravan on the drive quite stably although (touch wood) I haven't had a flat tyre to test it 'in the field'.
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