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kwise_6's avatar
kwise_6
Explorer
Aug 17, 2017

Anderson Rapid Jack on wider spaced tandem axles

Will the Anderson Rapid Jack work on TTs with widely spaced tandem axles? Now that I have experienced my first flat tire, I am considering purchasing the Anderson Rapid Jack. I’m not sure, though, how it would work on my 2017 Jayco White Hawk. This unit has tandem axles, but they are spaced further apart than the axles shown in Anderson’s demo video on their web site and YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jE_x_TjlOI. I sent an email to Anderson explaining my concern, but they have not replied, so I thought I’d check this forum for anyone who may have any experience with the product. When using the Rapid Jack on TTs with more widely spaced axles, will the flat tire follow to the point that it is lifted off the ground?
  • hawkeye-08's avatar
    hawkeye-08
    Explorer III
    Aug 17, 2017
    You should be able to drive up on some blocks the same height as Anderson rapid jack and see if the other wheel lifts off the ground.

    or.. jack up one axle (proper jacking position of course) and see how high it has to go before the other wheel lifts up..
  • Community Alumni's avatar
    Community Alumni
    Aug 18, 2017
    Products like this and the Trailer Aid didn't work for my spread axle. One tire would just stay on the ground. One thing to watch out for, you maybe able to lift the axle just enough to get the flat tire off, but not enough to get the spare on. A bottle jack under the U bolts is pretty easy, cheaper, and can be used for lifting other areas of the trailer.
  • 3oaks's avatar
    3oaks
    Explorer
    Aug 18, 2017
    proxim2020 wrote:
    Products like this and the Trailer Aid didn't work for my spread axle. One tire would just stay on the ground. One thing to watch out for, you maybe able to lift the axle just enough to get the flat tire off, but not enough to get the spare on. A bottle jack under the U bolts is pretty easy, cheaper, and can be used for lifting other areas of the trailer.
    Now that is what I use and recommend. Also the bottle jack is smaller and takes up less storage space.

    Thankfully, I have never had to use it while on the road. But it's always on hand if ever needed.

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