Lifting a Lazy Daze September 11, 2021, 10:55:11 am I'd appreciate any advice on what jack to get and proper jack placement both front and rear.This seems so basic but I never had one for my previous rig.Thanks.
Re: Lifting a Lazy Daze Reply #1 – September 11, 2021, 11:47:44 am Your Ford manual shows jack placement locations. 2 Likes
Re: Lifting a Lazy Daze Reply #2 – September 11, 2021, 11:49:09 am You should have a bottle jack that came with the rig. At least back in 96 they did.I've used it a few times, it does the job of getting the wheel off the ground.On the rear, under the axle is good for placement. If you want to get a nice jack, then maybe a small floor jack, if you have the room to store it.
Re: Lifting a Lazy Daze Reply #3 – September 11, 2021, 12:05:12 pm Quote from: Joan - September 11, 2021, 11:47:44 amYour Ford manual shows jack placement locations. "When all else fails, read the directions".😂 1 Likes
Re: Lifting a Lazy Daze Reply #4 – September 11, 2021, 12:25:31 pm Our LD did not come with a jack. For travel use, a 6-ton and an 8-ton hydraulic jack are carried along with two 3/4" plywood boards, placed under the jacks to prevent sinking or instability.For home use, most rolling hydraulic jacks are stressed or cannot lift the rear. Do not try to lift the rear by placing a jack under the center of the rear axle, under the differential. The rear axle can be bent doing this.At home, I use a 4-ton rolling jack, to lifting either side of the front end and a 12-ton air-powered bottle jack for the rear, with the LD safety supported by four 12-ton jacks stands.Larry 3 Likes
Re: Lifting a Lazy Daze Reply #5 – September 11, 2021, 12:35:27 pm Larry, if you only want to lift one corner at a time, what’s the minimum size jack you recommend (for traveling use).
Re: Lifting a Lazy Daze Reply #6 – September 11, 2021, 03:35:52 pm Quote from: HiLola - September 11, 2021, 12:35:27 pmLarry, if you only want to lift one corner at a time, what’s the minimum size jack you recommend (for traveling use).A 6-ton jack.I carry two jacks, one for lifting and the second used for stabilization and safety, while a tire is removedA flat tire, once removed, can be shoved under the axle, in lieu of a jack stand, preventing the rig from falling to the ground if the jack(s) slip. It's difficult to do but it provides a higher degree of safety.Make sure to block both sides of the three wheels that are not being lifted, to prevent the rig from shifting, when jacked up.Larry 2 Likes
Re: Lifting a Lazy Daze Reply #7 – September 11, 2021, 03:39:27 pm "A flat tire, once removed, can be shoved under the axle, in lieu of a jack stand, preventing the rig from falling to the ground if the jack(s) slip. It's difficult to do but it provides a higher degree of safety.Make sure to block both sides of the three wheels that are not being lifted, to prevent the rig from shifting, when jacked up."----I will be sure to relay all of this information to the Coach Net guy...... 3 Likes
Re: Lifting a Lazy Daze Reply #8 – September 11, 2021, 04:16:50 pm Unfortunately, the AAA truck that showed to help us with a blown tire outside of Show Low, Az. didn't have an adequate jack to lift the Lazy Daze, tried to lift it by the differential before I corrected him, and then didn't have a compressor to top up my spare. The value of his service was getting him to do the physical work using my tools, jack, and compressor, and having to endure my instructions.What a doofus!Harold 4 Likes
Re: Lifting a Lazy Daze Reply #9 – September 11, 2021, 05:04:44 pm Harold,AAA roadside service is dubious at best. While I do have it, I keep it only to maintain my AAA RV insurance. For their roadside service, they have too many limitations. The most glaring is their service call limits. I can’t recall the quantity but it’s between 1 & 3 per year.Coach-Net is superior in all ways service related. They have unlimited service calls, fix flats, start rigs...and more. On top of that, they come out to any car in the family. Once again, I carry both services. One day I may even call AAA for a little help just to let them know I care.Glad you got on the road again. https://youtu.be/Gdlyi5mckg0Kent 1 Likes
Re: Lifting a Lazy Daze Reply #10 – September 12, 2021, 05:12:02 pm Do we have a Lazy Daze Companion entry about AAA's RV service? It wouldn't take long to write--only two words: "Just don't." ;-) 3 Likes
Re: Lifting a Lazy Daze Reply #11 – September 12, 2021, 05:53:25 pm Quote from: Andy Baird - September 12, 2021, 05:12:02 pmDo we have a Lazy Daze Companion entry about AAA's RV service? It wouldn't take long to write--only two words: "Just don't." ;-)AAA road services nd coverage are different in each state. We had a couple of bad experiences with them the years we had towing coverage with them. Not anymore.Coach-Net has served us well the two times we have needed help, both times with our cars.Larry
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