Low profile Hydraulic jacks

peter1945
peter1945 Forum Participant Posts: 8
edited January 2017 in New to Caravanning & Touring #1

My caravan has a motor mover and so to rotate the wheels I need a jack that can slide under the motor mover units each side.  My standard car jack is clearly not up to the job.  I have seen a wide range of jacks on the internet but not sure which would be the best (and hopefully the lightest) to get.

Any ideas would be most welcome

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  • Rab
    Rab Forum Participant Posts: 15
    edited January 2017 #2

    there are a lot of lightweight small trolley jacks on the market,this would be ideal for your car and caravan for around £25 or £30, thats what i use and they don,t take up much space in your boot,and they,re safer to use than a bottle jack.

  • peter1945
    peter1945 Forum Participant Posts: 8
    edited January 2017 #3

    Thanks for the info Rab,  I've done some research on the internet but as you say there are a lot out there at a wide range of prices.  Ease of use, safety and weight are the main factors for me. I've discounted bottle jacks as not appropriate. Price is important but it's more important to get the right one.  Any suggestions?

  • paul56
    paul56 Forum Participant Posts: 937
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    edited January 2017 #4

    We have one similar to this trolley jack  but only use it to put caravan on axle stands over winter. Easy to use but certainly not light. Perhaps we've been lucky but never had need of one on the road (wished I hadn't said that now!)  - I'd call a man who can! 

  • dmiller555
    dmiller555 Forum Participant Posts: 717
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    edited January 2017 #5

    What has the motor mover to do with the ability or otherwise of rotating your wheels? 

  • johndailey
    johndailey Forum Participant Posts: 520
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    edited January 2017 #6

    It could be that Peter wants to move the wheels to fit the Alko wheel lock. If is for any other reason, hopefully he will reply and tell us.

  • peter1945
    peter1945 Forum Participant Posts: 8
    edited February 2017 #7

    Hi All

    Thanks for the useful comments.  In the end I went for a Halfords 3 T trolley jack (£30) on discount.  It works well and didn't disappoint.

    Just to clarify my enquiry I needed ease of access past the motor mover to rotate the wheels during storage on my drive.  I found that moving the caravan out and back usually left the wheels in exactly the position they started in!!

  • Rayrowe35
    Rayrowe35 Forum Participant Posts: 112
    edited February 2017 #8

    It is much easier to run the trolley jack under the axle from the front and operate it. Many motor movers do not allow the jak to pass under and locate under the axle plate, this results in difficulty in operating the jack handle. If this is not clear, try it from both directions.

  • m0rrisman
    m0rrisman Forum Participant Posts: 75
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    edited February 2017 #9

    can not understand al, the comments and suggestions saying trolly jacks why are you wanting to carry a large object like this with you? what is wrong with a bottle jack

     

  • JVB66
    JVB66 Forum Participant Posts: 22,892
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    edited February 2017 #10

    Why not fit alko jacking points and use alko jack easy to carry and does the job 

  • EmilysDad
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    edited February 2017 #11

    The half scissor Alko jack that came with my caravan is not even as good as next to useless ...... unless you're referring to a different type of Alko jack. I bought a cheap trolley jack from Machine Mart & while it's not the best jack in the world, it works & it will be better than nothing in the event I want to change a tyre

  • JVB66
    JVB66 Forum Participant Posts: 22,892
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    edited February 2017 #12

    never had a problem with the alko jack

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited February 2017 #13

    Maybe 1600+kg Is too much for mine innocent

  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Forum Participant Posts: 10,218
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    edited February 2017 #14

    Small bottle jack plus a block of wood to provide a firm base. Versatile & compact.

  • catherinef
    catherinef Forum Participant Posts: 647
    edited February 2017 #15

    I've been looking at jacks as we have exactly the same problem looming next month when our new Delta arrives.  

    I'm as yet to find what could be classed as a lightweight trolley jack and I'd love you all to point me in the right direction of one, or comment on the one below:

    https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-2-tonne-diy-trolley-jack-with-tough-mou/

    What's the situation with the Purple Line Kojack,  I'd been recommended this product by the workshop manager at our caravan dealer.

    An alternative is lock n level but that's pricey.  

    Also what do you do with a trolley jack when on a grass pitch?

  • catherinef
    catherinef Forum Participant Posts: 647
    edited February 2017 #16

    A bit more research has suggested there are a lot of online retailers apparently doing the same jack, but painted in their own colours.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/RAC-Trolley-Jack-Tonne-Capacity/dp/B00BYORSW4/ref=pd_sbs_263_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=S7AMC2TGKTWNFEJ83K93

    This can also be bought as a Sealey branded jack.

  • dmiller555
    dmiller555 Forum Participant Posts: 717
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    edited February 2017 #17

    But that's another 10Kg off the wife's clothing allowance! surprised

  • triky auto
    triky auto Forum Participant Posts: 8,690
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    edited February 2017 #18

    If the requirement is for a trolley jack on a grass pitch ,you'd best carry a bit of strong plywood of a good dimension & at least 3/4 thick !!The more laminations ,the better .wink.

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