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mariacyl

New Big Horn owners

• Sep 4, 2007

• #1

Hi, We just brought home our new Big Horn 3055, my husband wants to know what kind of jack is good for how much this weighs? He wants a jack that is easy to operate, what kind do most people use on their heavy fifth wheels?
Thanks, Maria

 

jpmorgan37

Well-known member

• Sep 4, 2007

• #2

I use a 12 ton bottle jack and a 6 x 8 wood block. Read the manual or do a search on the forum about jacking. Don't jack on the axels. They are light weight and will bend.

 

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dieselengineer

Charter Member

• Sep 4, 2007

• #3

Like JP said a 12 ton bottle jack will do the job. If you have shop air, opt for the air / hydraulic bottle jack. It will be your friend and saves on the arm power. Just place and hold the up button. It is well worth the extra $

 

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mariacyl

New Big Horn owners

• Sep 5, 2007

• #4

dieselengineer,
What do you mean shop-air, do you mean an air compressor? Yes we have one at home but not out on the road.
Maria

 

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dieselengineer

Charter Member

• Sep 5, 2007

• #5

Yes, "shop air" is compressed air. To use the air option, you will need compress air. The bottle jack I refer to is both air and manual. So it works good for at home or on the road

 

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mariacyl

New Big Horn owners

• Sep 6, 2007

• #6

Thanks, DE I didnt know there was such an animal....love this forum!