Date:         Sat, 19 Jun 2010 08:44:56 -0500
Reply-To:     Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: tire jack suggestions for 88 GL
Comments: To: Rob <becida@comcast.net>
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A wood platform is about the most useful thing (besides the jack) that
I could think of in my experience. I've never been disappointed in the
standard jack either, at least on the road when I've needed it, if I
had a platform to keep it from punching a hole in the ground.

Last time I had the table saw out, I cut some scrap 3/4 plywood to fit
nicely in my underseat westy storage. I haven't used it yet for a
blowout, but I have used it several times to build a stack to drive
one or two wheels up on at campsites to level the camper.

I also found a nesting pair of orange poly chocks that get used pretty
often. I would like a folding set like Scott was talking about.

Jim

On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 3:57 AM, Rob <becida@comcast.net> wrote:
> At  6/18/2010 08:01 PM, Bobby Brown wrote:
>>
>> Had a blowout today on the interstate. The OEM jack was somewhat unstable
>> in
>> my opinion. But I did get the job done.
>>
>> What are folks using instead that fits in our hiding spots?
>>
>>
>> --
>> Bobby Brown
>
> I've been using the stock jacks for years, care is needed (as with
> any jack) but it has always done the job.
> I do carry some pieces of 2by wood to block the other wheel and under
> the jack (soft ground) if needed. Choking the other wheel is ALWAYS needed.
>
>
>
> Rob
> becida@comcast.net
>