>>>On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 8:20 AM, Jack R. <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:

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

I keep a small bottle of jack under the seat too !!!  ;o)

On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 8:20 AM, Jack R. <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:

> 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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