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GStream40 · 01-19-2002, 02:48 AM

Actually, you could barely see the jacks. they were completely under the 5er including the handles.
Sort of looked like it was floating behind the truck.

Ron

1997 36' Signature 5th Wheel towed by 1999 Ford F-250 Lariat Superduty Supercab Powerstroke Diesel W/Lange Exhaust Brake, Rhino Bed Liner, 50 gal. Aux. Tank, GCW 19,460 lbs.(Fat but not overweight)

sprintnut · 03-14-2006, 10:02 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by -Dave H-:
In the past, I purchased two "Trailer Aid" ramps, and whenever I've wanted to get one axle off the ground, I drive the other up onto the Trailer Aides, and everything worked slick!

Hammer

98 Dodge2500 4X4 QC V10SB 3.55
98 Newmar AmStar 29KRLC fiver
86 Buick T-Type Turbo Regal </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hammer,
How did you use the ramps to raise the trailer?
Did you put a trailer aid on both sides and then back or pull up to change tires?
I also have a heavy Newmar Kountry Star and have yet to lift it. I do have one Trailer Aid. If this works good and safely I will get another soon. Please reply ASAP.
Thanks , Russ

OCDUNE · 03-15-2006, 05:25 AM

His last post was in 2004 so I don't think you are going to get an answer from him.

I have never tried to lift an axle with two trailer aids, but I have heard of people doing it just as you describe. It should work fine.

OCDUNE

Jeff_in_The_Dalles · 03-15-2006, 11:15 AM

When I needed to jack mine up to flip axles I wanted something more stable and secure than stands/bottle jack.

The local lumber place had piles of "farm loads", basically a bunch of warped or weathered lumber banded together for cheap.

Got a bunch of 4x12's, cut them into 2' lengths with chain saw, so I could have a 4' by 4' stack of blocking under each corner...