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Subject Topic: Jacking up a twin axle caravan Post Reply Post New Topic
24/9/2012 at 1:48pm
 Location: West Sussex
 Outfit: Bailey Unicorn Barcelona. Kia Sorento
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Hi,

I'm new to caravanning and have just bought a Bailey Unicorn Barcelona 2010 with twin axles.

I plan get a motor mover fitted to drive all 4 wheels.

 However, the motor movers will block the jacking points.

And I need to be able to jack up the carvan to fit both Al-Ko Secure locks, or if I get a puncture.

I guess a trolley jack might work, Could I just jack up under one of the axles ?

If I was to use a bottle jack  where could I safely use it ? I imagine it would be unwise to put it under an axle.

I'd prefer a bottle jack if I can, as it's a lot lighter and smaller than a trolley jack.

I'd be grateful for any advice.

Thanks

Steve



24/9/2012 at 2:15pm
 Location: Middlesbrough
 Outfit: 2011 Eldiss supersirocco Rangey sport
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Now bud, we got a 2011 eldiss super sirocco twin axle caravan, just had a powertouch 6 fitted, it drives all wheels, class bit of kit, i take a small trolley jack with us, and jack up under the chassis by the wheel i need to fit the wheel locks, easy as.job done. tried the bottle jack, waste of time.

cheers
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24/9/2012 at 2:38pm
 Location: Scotland
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Definitely a trolley jack in my opinion.

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I got caught out once with a bottle jack.Even though it was small it did not fit below the axle when i got a flat.i didnt have enough height to get it under and, had to pull the van up on a log to get the height.

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24/9/2012 at 8:39pm
 Location: West Sussex
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Thanks for your help. Looks like a trolley jack is the way to go.


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25/9/2012 at 8:18am
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Not according to some of the comments on Practical Caravan forum....

The problem with jacking points was one of the reasons I've only got a 2WD mover on my Twin axle. My balancing of the factors made me think that a good jacking point in case of emergency was more important than the extra features of a 4WD mover but I did compromise and fit a front mounted tow bar to enable me to push the 'van into difficult locations.

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