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06-05-2019, 08:53 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Rockport
Posts: 4
M.O.C. #24188
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Jacks for 5ers
Just starting to outfit a like new 2014 3625RE for our first venture out. What kind of jack are experienced 5ers carrying (tons, bottle height and lift height, cribbing material)??? Thank you for sharing your expertise.
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06-05-2019, 09:12 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita
Posts: 633
M.O.C. #13025
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I carry 4 ton bottle jack with several 4x4 's for cribbing. I used it for the first time earlier on this trip and it worked great.
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Russ and Linda, So. California
2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, D/A, SRW, SB
2005 2955RL, Pullrite Superglide 16K hitch. Bridgestone Duravis R500 tires. EZ Flex Equilizers with wet bolts.EMS HW50C, Disk brakes
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06-05-2019, 09:19 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Tacoma
Posts: 1,567
M.O.C. #20475
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I carry a 10 ton bottle jack I made an adapter that fits over the end that fits around the axle tube so it wont slip off. haven't had to use yet.
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Bob & Carol Washington St
2017 HC HM352RL 2018 Dodge 3500 laramie CC LB 4x4
Curt Q25 with puck system, Factory air bags
Happy Trails
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06-05-2019, 09:47 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,697
M.O.C. #12947
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gordon61
Just starting to outfit a like new 2014 3625RE for our first venture out. What kind of jack are experienced 5ers carrying (tons, bottle height and lift height, cribbing material)??? Thank you for sharing your expertise.
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I carry 12 ton and 6 ton bottle jacks, but prefer to use the hydraulic leveling system for routine lifting of the trailer for maintenance and tire replacement. I have occasionally had to use the bottle jacks if we are in a bad location where the hydraulic system will not work. When using either method, it is advised to not put yourself in a dangerous position where a failure in either system would cause injury or death, just like with any other vehicle maintenance. I try not to use cribbing as it can be hazardous, but I carry and use a kit like this with my bottle jacks. https://safejacks.com/collections/bo...ut-bottle-jack
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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06-06-2019, 07:00 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Paola
Posts: 5,739
M.O.C. #4961
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I do the same as Bob states above. I also carry 6 ton bottle jack. If I have a flat on the rear of my truck I can lift the truck without disconnecting from the trailer.
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Dennis & Linda Ward
Paola, Kansas
Montana 3735MK Legacy Edition
1200 watts of Solar
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06-06-2019, 07:11 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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20T bottle Jacks, two.
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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06-06-2019, 03:36 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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I also use the hydraulic levelers and don't carry a jack as they are too heavy and I also have road service not to mention I'm very lazy too.
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2018.5 Montana 3791RD
Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.
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06-06-2019, 03:38 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Moses Lake
Posts: 97
M.O.C. #23375
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But you said not to Mention it?
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Kurt & Kelly
2015 Ford 6.7 DRW
2017 381TH High Country
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06-12-2019, 05:43 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 1,298
M.O.C. #5165
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12 ton bottle jack with 6 pieces of 2x6x12 inches for support as needed. Also have a very good road side service - I use Coach Net--never been "let down" by these professionals. Also a 4x6 piece of carpet to cover the work area under the 5er.
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06-12-2019, 07:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 1,788
M.O.C. #14547
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I carry a 12T low version jack from Harbor Freight. Works well for my needs and with the lower profile, I make sure that it will fit. I also have 2x8 boards along with 4x4x16 if I need cribbing for some reason
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Dave W
2014 Montana High Country 343RL (Sold!)
2011 Ford 6.7 Lariat CCLB (Went to PU Heaven)
2019 F150SC XLT SE Sport,w/full tow package
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06-16-2019, 03:04 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Heber City
Posts: 117
M.O.C. #23676
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Bottle Jack
I carry a 12 ton that I purchased from Auto Zone, and I also cut up a 12 x 2 and made 14" tall cribbing so the bottle jack can lift the axle high enough. I have MorRyde leaf springs that drop the axle being jacked by an extra 3". The jack point is on a reinforced section on the frame and the only thing that can get in there is a bottle jack. Funny story. I called CW to ask them what they sold for jacks for the 5er and they said nothing. "That's why we give you roadside assistance when you bought your trailer."
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06-16-2019, 04:27 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Georgetown
Posts: 305
M.O.C. #18751
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I carry 8 and 6 ton jacks with 2x6 & 2x4 for cribbing.
I added a new tool to my basement as well. A new 18 volt Ryobi impact wrench! I replaced all of the brakes on both axles (backing plates) and treated myself to a new tool with the $$$ I saved doing the work myself. The Ryobi will remove the lugs on the second of three settings. The battery level did not even go down from full after removing and replacing all 4 wheels.
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06-16-2019, 04:37 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WeBeFulltime
I also use the hydraulic levelers and don't carry a jack as they are too heavy and I also have road service not to mention I'm very lazy too.
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Same here.
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06-16-2019, 05:02 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Reno
Posts: 291
M.O.C. #22620
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Loosen nuts before jacking. Use levelers on the flat side and a bottle jack for the flat tire axial. Good luck!
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06-16-2019, 05:42 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Georgetown
Posts: 305
M.O.C. #18751
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My traveling rig does not have the luxury of auto leveling....but I will compare our new DRV (that we live in) to any of y’all!
Wish I did have the leveling on our Monty...
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06-16-2019, 05:53 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,550
M.O.C. #2283
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I carry a 4 ton from Harbor Freight or Northern Tool. Cheap lightweight and all I need.
Lynwood
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06-16-2019, 06:05 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,166
M.O.C. #6433
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No auto level on mine. Carry a 12 ton bottle jack. Some of the smaller ones have rather small lifting pads.
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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06-17-2019, 01:37 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Rockport
Posts: 4
M.O.C. #24188
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Good info...Thanks.
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