Jack for trailer? Problems?

[DHayden]

I am relatively new too this big of trailer. It is a 32' enclosed with tandem 6k axles. Will a regular truck jack be sufficient in case of a blowout? Moving to NM (1550 mi. ) Don't want to be caught short handed on anything.

By the way the trailer will be right at max gross weight.

 

[Prairie Dog]

I bought a 4 ton bottle jack from an auto parts store for just this purpose (about $16). You can put the jack under just one axle so you don't have to lift the entire side of the rig.

 

[Royal]

I use a bottle jack also. I think it's a 10 ton. Got it at Harbour Freight,and it didn't cost much more than the light duty ones.

 

[ISBPilot]

One more thing.........

You might want to look at the "shorty" bottle jacks. This depends on how low your trailer sets. I keep a short and regular 12-ton in the tool box. Both have the screw out tops. Have been on the side of the road with a load of gravel in a dump trailer and blew out tire. Decided it is better to be over prepared, than under prepared. Take it for what it's worth.



Todd

 

[Underdog]

I use a 12 ton " shorty " that I bought at Harbor Freight.

Works good on my 12,000+ fifth wheel. You can always put

a few 2x6 boards under one,if it's too short but, sometimes

it's impossible to put a regular size jack under a trailer

after a tire has blown out.

Just my . 02 cents.

 

[Blu-meanie]

I've had a few blowouts or flats, you just pull the trailer up onto blocks (2X6 or better) with the good set. The rest are off the ground, I've never needed a jack.