naturist
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45Ricochet wrote:I don't scrimp when buying jacks.
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too small a jack is an horrible accident looking for a place to happen. So 16,000 lbs divided by 5 (4 wheels and tongue) is 3,200 lbs. a 2 ton jack will theoretically lift one wheel only, but between you and me, that's too close for my comfort. I'd get a bigger one, just to be safe. Drop that wheel on your foot, it'll ruin your whole day.
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okiejoe
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I have the Moryde "IS" suspension, give moryde a call and they can e-mail you a detailed instructions on jacking up the wheels, It also says you can use a 2 ton hydralic (the kind on 4 little wheels & jacking bar) rememeber you are only jacking up the wheel not the whole trailer.
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Rock2 wrote:We have two more weeks to get ready for the trip. I kept putting off about buying a bottle jack. Our fiver has Mor/Ryde suspension. I have thought about Trailer aid but I was told it will not help. Our fiver weight 16K. My question is do you think 2 ton bottle jack is okay? Any help would be greatly appreciated it. Thanks again!
2 tons is only 2k,your trailer is 16k, get a 8 or 10k bottle jack.
Dont cut corners and end up with the wheel on top of you.
When you jack the trailer up to get the tire off the ground pay attention to what you are jacking, it may not be the entire trailer weight but it is a lot more weight than just one tire. A two ton bottle jack wont work because it cant handle the weight. Been there, done that.
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WellShooter2
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naturist wrote:45Ricochet wrote:I don't scrimp when buying jacks.
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too small a jack is an horrible accident looking for a place to happen. So 16,000 lbs divided by 5 (4 wheels and tongue) is 3,200 lbs. a 2 ton jack will theoretically lift one wheel only, but between you and me, that's too close for my comfort. I'd get a bigger one, just to be safe. Drop that wheel on your foot, it'll ruin your whole day.
So spend more money on a bigger jack, and carry more weight that will increase your load for something you probably won't ever use.
No wonder all you guys need a Peterbilt for a 32 foot trailer.
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45Ricochet
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WellShooter2 wrote:naturist wrote:45Ricochet wrote:I don't scrimp when buying jacks.
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too small a jack is an horrible accident looking for a place to happen. So 16,000 lbs divided by 5 (4 wheels and tongue) is 3,200 lbs. a 2 ton jack will theoretically lift one wheel only, but between you and me, that's too close for my comfort. I'd get a bigger one, just to be safe. Drop that wheel on your foot, it'll ruin your whole day.
So spend more money on a bigger jack, and carry more weight that will increase your load for something you probably won't ever use.
No wonder all you guys need a Peterbilt for a 32 foot trailer.
Actually I use both 12k jacks each spring lifting the RV on the frame for maintenance purposes. Usually I only travel with one of them which replaced my TV POC jack. I understand your comment though. Two types of payload guys. One without it, the other has it 
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ScottG
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2 ton is too small and if it will work, you'll have to put all your weight into it. I have a 6 ton and had to use it several times unfortunately.
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okiejoe
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Just get Moryde to e-mail you the istructions for jacking up a tire for changing it and see how they show it and what size you need. But I do have a 6 ton anyway.
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WellShooter2 wrote:Pick up 1 wheel on one axle on one trailer. 2 ton should do it.
I tried to use a 2ton on my 32 Ft. trailer and it would not move. 6 ton will work but is straining. Use at least an 8 ton jack on a 10000 lb. trailer.
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Happy Prospector
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I got my bottle jack from Northern Tool. It was either air operated or you could pump it up. The air option is nice on those hot, humid days.
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WyoTraveler
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In 1989 when I had my 34 ft Pace Arrow a 2 ton jack came with the MH. I tried that jack to fix a flat. When I finished the screw portion of the hydraulic jack looked like an "S". That is when I went out and bought the 20 ton jack. They work great. The only thing I didn't like was the cheapo handle. I took a 2 ft length of 1/2 inch water pipe and modified one end to tighten and loosen the hydraulic cylinder. Painted it red so I don't lose it. It also seconds as protection since it kind of rolls around in my TV. I might just add, it is not considered a dangerous weapon because it is a jack handle and used to operate my jack when I have a flat tire. Just a humble opinion.
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