Trailer Aid

[Dixemon]

Have any of you with a dual axle shorelander trailer ever use one of these? I was considering buying one in lew of hauling a jack around on road trips.

https://www.amazon.com/Trailer-Aid-lbs-Features-Lift-Yellow-21002/dp/B07ZPJCHN5/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3KTIH4KZG1FXJ&keywords=tire%2Baid%2Bramp&qid=1654613911&sprefix=tire%2Baid%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-3&th=1

 

[Babin Farms]

I like the idea for the trailer but the truck, no. It's not going to help lift a 3/4ton truck. On long road trips I'll take my 3ton floor jack that way no matter what happens I'll be able to get any tire changed out in the event of a flat.

 

[biffdotorg]

For the one time I changed a tire roadside, and when I pulled all four tires to take in for tire replacement, the jack that was included with my sierra worked great. It was strong, stable and I didn't need to purchase anything for the very few times I would ever use it.

I think some folks over prep for something that may never happen. And for those of us that have run into this situation, we made due with what we had. The truck jack is not a scissor style either, so it actually lifted easier and more stable than my floor jack.

Check out what you have with your tow vehicle. The biggest thing to consider is if you have the right wrench for the lug nuts.

Good luck,

 

[Babin Farms]

I think some folks over prep for something that may never happen. And for those of us that have run into this situation, we made due with what we had. The truck jack is not a scissor style either, so it actually lifted easier and more stable than my floor jack.

I definitely overprep for long distance towing. When your going 8-20hrs away the last thing I want to do is not be prepared. Towed this down 10hrs away and took 5 spare tires, floor jack, spare battery, big 'ol toolbox, various ratchet straps, bungees, duct tape, tarp, wiring terminal box, impact, tons of blocking and whatever else I'm forgetting. Didnt need any of it but had it just in case. All I can say is been there done that.

 

[Jim_in_Delaware]

I've never tried one, but understand they are commonly used (and liked) in the RV community.

Jim

 

[zipper]

I definitely overprep for long distance towing. When your going 8-20hrs away the last thing I want to do is not be prepared. Towed this down 10hrs away and took 5 spare tires, floor jack, spare battery, big 'ol toolbox, various ratchet straps, bungees, duct tape, tarp, wiring terminal box, impact, tons of blocking and whatever else I'm forgetting. Didnt need any of it but had it just in case. All I can say is been there done that.
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Come on...It's obvious you forgot bailing twine.

 

[Cambo]

That thing works great I have one Jacking the trailer up has never worked for me it flexes and I don't have a heavy duty jack

 

[Dixemon]

I guess my line of thinking was if you were on an uneven surface on the side of the highway type scenario. Often times you don't get a flat where you can pull off on a level surface. I have a 3 ton jack, bottle jack, battery powered impact wrench ect.. This was suggested to my by a friend as convenient alternative.

 

[Babin Farms]

Come on...It's obvious you forgot bailing twine.

I did have some #9 wire in the back of the truck but it's always in there.

 

[dgfreeze]

I've got something similar that I keep in my 30' RV trailer. It works well in ideal situations, so it's got that going for it. Where it sucks is when you get a flat tire along the highway, on the passenger side. The ground may or may not be solid enough to support the weight without the ramp sinking into the ground, rendering it useless. Ask me how I know. Short trips I'd risk it, but longer trips I now take a real floor jack.

 

[Jim_in_Delaware]

Come on...It's obvious you forgot bailing twine.

Reminds me of a story but with bailing wire. My very first car in 1976 (when I was a lad of 16), was a real rustbucket, a '67 Buick Special. One day coming home from work, the gas tank partially dropped as one of the two straps holding it in place had broken. A good Samaritan stopped and we used bailing wire to pull the tank up into place until I could get home where I made a new strap by twisting four pieces of bailing wire together.

Jim

 

[itsdgm]

I carry one. Make sure to get one that has the bolts on the bottom. Its Capable of getting either wheel on my trailer off the ground by an inch or so. But results may vary. Tongue height will play a factor also. Test it before you need it.
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[Dixemon]

Thank you for sharing. It looks as if you definatley need that extra pad to get the other wheel high enough.

 

[biffdotorg]

I guess my line of thinking was if you were on an uneven surface on the side of the highway type scenario. Often times you don't get a flat where you can pull off on a level surface. I have a 3 ton jack, bottle jack, battery powered impact wrench ect.. This was suggested to my by a friend as convenient alternative.

This is true. And mine worked probably because I was able to tow it to the next exit to a flat parking lot. Good thing for two axles.

 

[biffdotorg]

I definitely overprep for long distance towing. When your going 8-20hrs away the last thing I want to do is not be prepared. Towed this down 10hrs away and took 5 spare tires, floor jack, spare battery, big 'ol toolbox, various ratchet straps, bungees, duct tape, tarp, wiring terminal box, impact, tons of blocking and whatever else I'm forgetting. Didnt need any of it but had it just in case. All I can say is been there done that.
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I hear ya, lots can go wrong with something like that.

When we towed our boat back from South Carolina, I brought loads of extra tools, impact etc. As I didn't know the condition of the trailer. So when the tire did fail, I was happy to have them, but made due with what I had. Impact was money for sure.

 

[scokill]

I take a floor jack and my cordless impact in addition to full set of tools on long trips.....even without a trailer. As with biffdotorg above I also have a range of stuff in my rear seat storage areas. That looks interesting though.

 

[Bizywk]

I definitely overprep for long distance towing. When your going 8-20hrs away the last thing I want to do is not be prepared. Towed this down 10hrs away and took 5 spare tires, floor jack, spare battery, big 'ol toolbox, various ratchet straps, bungees, duct tape, tarp, wiring terminal box, impact, tons of blocking and whatever else I'm forgetting. Didnt need any of it but had it just in case. All I can say is been there done that.
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LOL - Don't kid yourself. You're not camping, you're just plain moving!

 

[Dixemon]

thank you guys for reminding me to bring my BFH, I completely forgot to put that in the truck!

 

[Cambo]

Great for doing maintenance New stainless steel calipers being installed