Caravan Jack

[rich the stag]

Hi.

Could someone tell me what is the best sort of jack to buy for a single axle caravan.

Thanks,

Richard.

 

[foshy]

I have the KoJack and it is OK. A little on the heavy side, but does the job very well. It also comes with a case. This is the bigger of the two models that they make in this range.

 

[BecknRob]

Afternoon Richard,

I agree with David, buy a KoJack. I have one and they are pretty great, also it comes with jacking points that 1. screw to the chasis and 2. act as a levelling aid when you arrive on a site.

Thanks

Rob.

 

[WatsonJohnG]

I have the Kojack original scissor type and its very easy to use but the spirit levels are not easy to use without lying on the ground

It sounds good on the advert but its much easier to use a spirt level on the van floor standing up!

I have the Nissan X Trail (new model) and after removing the polystyrene and the original car jack the Kojack fits into the jack space in the car boot and fits the car jacking points as well

Thus excess weight is trimmed as only one jack is needed for car and van

 

[Mark_374456290]

Have heard lot's of good thing's about the Kojack,but.............

they are not compatible with some of the older Alko chassis.

Argos do a very good 5 tonne bottle jack for around a tenner and is supplied in it's own carry case,does'nt add too much to the payload either.

 

[WatsonJohnG]

The Kojack uses the same mounting holes as the Alko jack and if the van is older and is pre the 2 Alko holes then it would be a simple matter to drill the chassis and no warranty issues should arise due to the age

A bottle jack would be less stable than a small trolley jack and Lidl had some very good cheap ones for under

 

[WatsonJohnG]

Here is a picture of a Lidl jack modified to fit the Alko chassis brackets

 

[Parksy]

Here is a picture of a Lidl jack modified to fit the Alko chassis brackets

 

[WatsonJohnG]

Thanks Parky

Here goes:

 

[WatsonJohnG]

Thanks Parky

Here goes:

Yippee