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Date:         Sat, 19 Jun 2010 08:52:14 -0600
Reply-To:     Bob Johnson <b.johnson1950.2010@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bob Johnson <b.johnson1950.2010@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: tire jack suggestions for 88 GL
Comments: To: "Jack R." <jack007@comcast.net>
In-Reply-To:  <000801cb0fba$9b8269a0$d2873ce0$@net>
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>>>On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 8:20 AM, Jack R. <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:

> >>>I keep a small bottle jack in the storage area under the seat as well. >

I keep a small bottle of jack under the seat too !!! ;o)

On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 8:20 AM, Jack R. <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:

> I keep a small bottle jack in the storage area under the seat as well. > > But I agree with Jim, the OEM jack is pretty good, also 3/4 plywood is a > must! > > It is the OEM Lug remover that is worthless!!! > I keep a Harborfreight torque wrench with proper size socket onboard... > safest, and long enough to break tough lugs free. > > Lastly, I keep a tire repair kit and 12v compressor. > http://www.harborfreight.com/9-piece-tubeless-tire-repair-kit-45183.html > > Not much room left under my rear seat, but still enough for the two folding > chairs and my Bus Depot awning! > > I guess Vanagon owners are boy-scouts at heart, be prepared!! > > Jack > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of > Jim Felder > Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2010 9:45 AM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: tire jack suggestions for 88 GL > > 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 > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.829 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2947 - Release Date: 06/19/10 > 02:35:00 >


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