How we use our Andersen Rapid Jack
There have been a lot of posts popping up about the Andersen Rapid Jack & Levelers, so I thought I'd post a video of how we use ours. I've seen quite a few issues with these jacks and heavier 5th whe...
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Thanks for checking it out!
From what I've read it's the levelers and chocks cracking with heavier units. The Rapid Jack is a similar design and wouldn't be surprised if it had similar issues, but I haven't seen any. Either way I'd be weary of using it with a heavy 5th wheel, but I haven't heard of any catastrophic failures with either product. I certainly wouldn't climb under any trailer propped up with a plastic jack of any sort and would always recommend jack stands if your exposing your body to being crushed.
From what I've read it's the levelers and chocks cracking with heavier units. The Rapid Jack is a similar design and wouldn't be surprised if it had similar issues, but I haven't seen any. Either way I'd be weary of using it with a heavy 5th wheel, but I haven't heard of any catastrophic failures with either product. I certainly wouldn't climb under any trailer propped up with a plastic jack of any sort and would always recommend jack stands if your exposing your body to being crushed.
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Good job on the video!
That is an accident waiting to happen!!! Those things are known to break.
IMHO this is a MUCH safer method to do the same thing. The MobileSuites weighed 19-20K. TrailerAid Plus $49. It has a saddle for the "GOOD" tire to sit in. I used it many times to do wheel maintenance.
