Sportsmobile Jacks...Bottle v. High Lift?

[Hltoppr]

I have a friend with a SMB, and we're trying to come to a conclusion as to the type of jack needed for all-around useage.

It's a 4WD diesel running 315/70 BFGs.

The bottle jack that came with it barely has enough lift to get the tire off the ground...and that means digging out a little under the tire.

I like bottle jacks for tire changing as they seem more stable, but a high lift might do the job as well.

So, what are the other owners of SMBs here using?

-H-

[jkam]

I'd consider an airbag jack also.

http://www.air-jack.com/

http://www.allproducts.com/traffic/patmax/Product-20024319611.jpg

[ujoint]

My van is taller than a SMB, and use a bottle jack. It's a Craftsman. I can lift the van high enough to swap a tire. I also keep a piece of 4x4 in the toolbox.

[EMrider]

I have a friend with a SMB, and we're trying to come to a conclusion as to the type of jack needed for all-around useage.

It's a 4WD diesel running 315/70 BFGs.

The bottle jack that came with it barely has enough lift to get the tire off the ground...and that means digging out a little under the tire.

I like bottle jacks for tire changing as they seem more stable, but a high lift might do the job as well.

So, what are the other owners of SMBs here using?

-H-


I carry two 6 ton (maybe 8 ton, can't remember) bottle jacks and also carry around a big 4" thick wood block for extra lift if necessary. These jacks can easily get the van up high enough to change a tire. My major concern is stability and I'm more confident in my ability to use a bottle jack than a hi-lift. I know of other owners who also carry a hi-lift with them so I'm sure that can do the trick too.

[cellularsteve2]

I carry both. Bottle jack for changing a tire.

Hi-Lift with the wheel lift attachment so if I get stuck (without a flat tire) I can pick up the one tire/wheel and then throw some rocks underneath to gain traction.

steve

[Hltoppr]

Thanks Gents! That's exactly the info I needed!

-H-

[Lemsteraak]

You might want to look at getting one of the new two stage bottle jacks. They lift twice as high and are very compact and easy to carry. I had one come with my truck and had never seen one before. I think most of the usual outlets, like Northern Tool, carry them now as the Chinese have the designs.

Rich H

[surfgeek33]

6 ton bottle jack and a thick block of wood, similar to emrider.

[iplayoutside]

We carry a Hi Lift and a couple of modified factory jacks (light, strong, and cheap) with ground plates and various blocks of wood.

Our Hi Lift would not lift a big SMB (13000 lbs) very easly by it's self. Our van is a bit lighter (9500 lbs).

Hope this helps.

[ntsqd]

Just last night I was talking to my framing contractor neighbor and he mentioned this. Assuming that they are useful here, anyone who can pick up a 12" x 12" x 6" block of wood from 93003 can have one for free. There are 5, maybe 6 of these. I hate to see them just get recycled, but I've no use for them. They'll be gone in a couple days at the longest. I can store for a short while, so let me know to grab one for you if you can use it. To avoid further hi-jacking, please PM about this.