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Looking for Small and Light Travel Jack

Xkuzme1

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I am looking for the smallest, and lightest travel jack that I can find. Understanding that this jack would be a last resort, here are a couple idea. I like to get some feedback. Id also like to see if anyone has any better ideas. Ive seen most of the ways that people are doing it in their hangar. I am looking for something to take on trips with me JUST IN CASE.

https://www.southernlabware.com/laboratory-support-jack-aluminum-6x6.html

or

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1100-LB-Wide-Deck-Motorcycle-Center-Scissor-Lift-Jack-Hoist-Stand-Bikes-ATVs-/322150895083?hash=item4b01b08deb:g:7F4AAOSwB09YE5Na

or

https://www.amazon.com/StewMac-Scissor-Acoustic-Guitar-Repair/dp/B06W5CB9NC

I realize that the third and last option is the least likely to work, it seems that it could almost be custom made out of some heavier duty parts. Maybe even tale apart and copy.

Id love some feedback.

X
 
Didn't see a weight rating on the lab jack. The motorcycle jack looks pretty heavy. No rating seen on the guitar jack either, but hard to imagine it lifting half an RV safely.

At a garage sale somewhere, I bought an automotive scissor jack made from aluminum. Can't tell you the car it came from; just letting you know that they are out there.

Have you been around RVs long enough to see the old bar in the axle trick? That's likely to be the lightest, most portable technique.

Charlie
 
I've always assumed I could find a 2x4, something to use as a fulcrum, and a fat guy at most any airport. So, I'm good... ;-)
 
Got an older Porsche scissor jack on eBay. Aluminum at 2.2 lbs. Tested at home and haven't had to use it on the road probably because I'm carrying it.
 
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I got the jack that uses a bottle jack and the rod that goes into the round hollow axle, with the modified axle nuts. Then, I just take the rod itself (removed from the steel adapter thingie) and a little scissors jack (Miata) when going cross-country. Not very heavy, fits in a little tote bag. Hopefully will never have to use it :). Tested at the hangar...the slot on the scissors jack works to nestle the rod nicely and lift the wheel high enough to slide it off.

Don't remember where I got the jack thing...a quick search will turn it up, though.
 
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