I keep a small bottle jack in the storage area under the seat as well.

But I agree with Jim, the OEM jack is pretty good, also 3/4 plywood is a
must!

It is the OEM Lug remover that is worthless!!!  
I keep a Harborfreight torque wrench with proper size socket onboard... 
safest, and long enough to break tough lugs free.

Lastly, I keep a tire repair kit and 12v compressor.
http://www.harborfreight.com/9-piece-tubeless-tire-repair-kit-45183.html

Not much room left under my rear seat, but still enough for the two folding
chairs and my Bus Depot awning!

I guess Vanagon owners are boy-scouts at heart, be prepared!!

Jack

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Jim Felder
Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2010 9:45 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: tire jack suggestions for 88 GL

A wood platform is about the most useful thing (besides the jack) that
I could think of in my experience. I've never been disappointed in the
standard jack either, at least on the road when I've needed it, if I
had a platform to keep it from punching a hole in the ground.

Last time I had the table saw out, I cut some scrap 3/4 plywood to fit
nicely in my underseat westy storage. I haven't used it yet for a
blowout, but I have used it several times to build a stack to drive
one or two wheels up on at campsites to level the camper.

I also found a nesting pair of orange poly chocks that get used pretty
often. I would like a folding set like Scott was talking about.

Jim

On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 3:57 AM, Rob <becida@comcast.net> wrote:
> At �6/18/2010 08:01 PM, Bobby Brown wrote:
>>
>> Had a blowout today on the interstate. The OEM jack was somewhat unstable
>> in
>> my opinion. But I did get the job done.
>>
>> What are folks using instead that fits in our hiding spots?
>>
>>
>> --
>> Bobby Brown
>
> I've been using the stock jacks for years, care is needed (as with
> any jack) but it has always done the job.
> I do carry some pieces of 2by wood to block the other wheel and under
> the jack (soft ground) if needed. Choking the other wheel is ALWAYS
needed.
>
>
>
> Rob
> becida@comcast.net
>
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