any advice
I am need of a jack, (the kind for changing a tire) any do's or don'ts on buying this type. It hopefully will never have to go under a 5er. thanks
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I have a hydraulic bottle jack that I use for my motorhome. They're not always the most convenient to use, but they are relatively inexpensive and reliable and don't take up a huge amount of space. They do generally require comparatively much clearance underneath whatever is being jacked up, not a problem with the class C chassis.
Floor jacks (like DutchmenSport shows) are more convenient to use but not always the handiest to stow in an RV. Many are also relatively light duty, 3 ton capacity or so. I have one that I use for maintenance on my car, mostly rotating tires (in combination with a couple of jack stands, which allows raising all four wheels off the ground simultaneously and so avoids having to shuffle a jack around a lot in the process).
No jack should be relied on to support a vehicle while working underneath it. Proper jack stands or other safe, solid supports (e.g. well-constructed cribbing) are essential for that. For jack stands, check the load ratings with a bit of care; often the specification is per pair rather than individually.
Floor jacks (like DutchmenSport shows) are more convenient to use but not always the handiest to stow in an RV. Many are also relatively light duty, 3 ton capacity or so. I have one that I use for maintenance on my car, mostly rotating tires (in combination with a couple of jack stands, which allows raising all four wheels off the ground simultaneously and so avoids having to shuffle a jack around a lot in the process).
No jack should be relied on to support a vehicle while working underneath it. Proper jack stands or other safe, solid supports (e.g. well-constructed cribbing) are essential for that. For jack stands, check the load ratings with a bit of care; often the specification is per pair rather than individually.
