I have 2 bottle jacks that are 16" tall.....I have them in a plastic container but that is not working. I have looked for a metal type box for containing them but have had no luck finding something that the handle will stay on when I lift the box.

Where are you carrying the box? Harbor Freight carries metal boxes that can be mounted or left loose. Just a thought.

check on line for surplus ammo cans, they come in all sizes,and are waterproof. I have several that I use around the farm

I found an old cat liter pail that has a sturdy handle and both jacks plus pad fits in just fine....saved a bunch of money

*I don't put 'em in cans I carry by the handle on the jack.One is a 12 ton Air/Hydraulic jack 12 years old and let me tell you it was very well used this year.. Very well used.. Harbor Freight and it worked flawlessly.

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F-TROUP
Explorer
Jul 23, 2017
Where are you carrying the box? Harbor Freight carries metal boxes that can be mounted or left loose. Just a thought.
azrving
Explorer
Jul 23, 2017
Maybe an ammo can
nineoaks2004
Explorer
Jul 23, 2017
check on line for surplus ammo cans, they come in all sizes,and are waterproof. I have several that I use around the farm
Bob_Vaughn
Explorer
Jul 23, 2017
I found an old cat liter pail that has a sturdy handle and both jacks plus pad fits in just fine....saved a bunch of money
wa8yxm
Explorer III
Jul 24, 2017
*I don't put 'em in cans I carry by the handle on the jack.

One is a 12 ton Air/Hydraulic jack 12 years old and let me tell you it was very well used this year.. Very well used.. Harbor Freight and it worked flawlessly.
rickhise
Explorer
Jul 24, 2017
Perhaps I should pose the question
Reasons
Who an why take a bottle jack in camper must have box

Though I do load a cheap O floor jack in the truck
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Jul 24, 2017
Why do you carry bottle jacks?
larry_barnhart
Explorer
Jul 24, 2017
I carry a bottle jack to lift something and change a tire like the old days.
Also the same thinking why we carry a battery charger to help others .
chevman
fj12ryder
Explorer III
Jul 24, 2017
larry barnhart wrote:
I carry a bottle jack to lift something and change a tire like the old days.
Also the same thinking why we carry a battery charger to help others .
chevman
I carry a bottle jack also, but 16" bottle jack is going to have one heck of a time fitting under the axle of a flat tire. And 2 of them, and heavy to boot.

I was also wondering what they were being used for.
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Jul 25, 2017
Yes VERY tall for sure. For safety and ease of use I really like the TrailerAid Plus. Very heavy Mobile Suites, did not have to get under the RV.

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