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[RC] flat tires and jacks - Jonni JewellAND, as mentioned by Lynne, the Jiffy Jack doesn't work if you lose both tires on the same side of the trailer at the same time. Personally, I wouldn't DEPEND on one even on a trailer with a suspension for which it does work; however, this doesn't mean that I don't own one or wouldn't use it in situations where it does work. In situations where they do work, they are much quicker and easier than most other types of jack.<<< If one did have the misfortune of having TWO flat tires at once, 99% of us are gonna be waiting for roadside assistance anyway, so the type of jack you have is a moot point. How many of us actually carry TWO spare tires for our trailers....many folks seem to not even carry one...which just amazes me. As soon as I get a bad tire, and that spare goes on, I am off to either get the tire fixed, or buy a new one. Driving around without a spare any distance makes me real nervous. I do have a second wheel for a second spare, just have not gotten the tire for it yet. Decided a second spare is not such a bad idea for the longer road trips....especially to events that are out in the boonies...far away from any major cities. BTW, Sears has a small floor jack, that was about $40 I think. Not a bad piece of equipment to have along if one has the space....but not as easy to store out of the way as my Jiffy Jack! Jonni in TX =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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