caravan jack

Submitted: Friday, Aug 29, 2014 at 18:34
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Could someone tell me where I buy a suitable jack for changing tyres on the caravan. i heard that a scissor jack is the one to get.
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Reply By: surfy53 - Friday, Aug 29, 2014 at 19:16

Friday, Aug 29, 2014 at 19:16
Touch wood, I have only had to change one tyre on the van in 4 1/2 years, and that was on the GRR on an unlevel dirt road. I used the scissor jack that came with the 200 Cruiser, worked fine. The hardest part was locating the jack as I had never seen it before. Oh well.
Stability not an issue. Maybe try ebay or Toyota.
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Reply By: The Hob - Saturday, Aug 30, 2014 at 05:35

Saturday, Aug 30, 2014 at 05:35
I think I have changed every tyre on the van at some time.

I used the Screw jack that came with the vehicle (200 series landcruiser). Works fine,

I also carry a hydraulic jack to handle springs etc but tuch wood I have never had to use it.

Alan
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Reply By: Tellem Bugrem - Sunday, Aug 31, 2014 at 22:02

Sunday, Aug 31, 2014 at 22:02
Easy to use either a scissor or hydraulic. I purchased a 12volt electric scissor jack when Aldi had them on last for $89. They are rated at 2 tonne and work from a cig lighter 12v outlet which I have on both sides of the van, as well as in the back of the LC200. Quite a neat piece of engineering, made in China of course, but I think German design. Meets Australian design standards.

Last week I installed an Aldi winch (4500kg) on the front of the Toyota. It's the same XS brand as the Jack and appears to be well engineered as well. At $399 it is pretty good value. Fitted all the bolt holes on the cross member and the Ironman Bull bar. Probably an exact copy of another brand. Seems every bit as good as the ARB winch I have on a Nissan Patrol Ute at our Park.

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Reply By: Noosa Fox - Wednesday, Sep 03, 2014 at 05:38

Wednesday, Sep 03, 2014 at 05:38
I like the bottle Jack.

Super Cheap, Repco or any of the other car part/accessory shops sell them.
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Follow Up By: Kilcoy Yowies - Saturday, Sep 06, 2014 at 21:29

Saturday, Sep 06, 2014 at 21:29
Thanks everyone for the info on caravan jacks. I will be able to make a good choice now.
Hope I dont get to practice changing a tyre for a while.
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