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A quick question.

in Hi. Please take a couple of minutes to say hello here Thu Oct 05, 2017 7:25 pm
by celtic wanderers (deleted)
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Hi folks, hope everyone is well here, we have been doing some touch ups to our Puck L , enjoying every minute and can't wait for our first outing. One quick question:- behind each wheel on the frame there are 2 small sections of box iron (original) , are these the points for the lifting arm of a wind up jack?
thanks
Martina.


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RE: A quick question.

in Hi. Please take a couple of minutes to say hello here Thu Oct 05, 2017 7:30 pm
by Randa france | 13.258 Posts

Unofficially, yes. Not sure whether your T5 jack will fit however. You need an old VW van or Audi side jack.

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RE: A quick question.

in Hi. Please take a couple of minutes to say hello here Thu Oct 05, 2017 7:35 pm
by hob (deleted)
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My tyre replacement depot did lift my caravan (using a 2 tonne trolley jack) from one of these points while fitting new tyres (because the new motor mover was in the way) but if I needed to use my bottle jack I carry I would prefer it under the axle or the bigger beam further under the van (handbrake on and wheels chocked)

On some of the smaller vans (notably the Puck it has been suggested that a VW car jack would work inserted into the hole at the end)

When lifting up to 1 tonne though I would want something more substantial to get a hold on.


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RE: A quick question.

in Hi. Please take a couple of minutes to say hello here Thu Oct 05, 2017 7:38 pm
by eribaMotters | 5.585 Posts

Martina,
these points were not designed as jacking points, but many of us have used them in an emergency.
A VW camper, Blistein or Mexico/Brazil side lift jack will fit, but the arm may need extending to give a more positive and safer fit. JustKampers sometimes have them in new, imported from South America.
A better alternative is a small trolley jack, something you could easily carry if using the panel van in your picture to tow with.
A Land Rover/Coram bottle jack is what I know carry. These are short and squat. They have a good footprint and a double barrel arrangement lift. They are unusual in that they will fit under the axle, [best place to lift by] unlike many bottle jacks. They also have a U shaped cradle top. Unfortunately they are about £150 new, so use your best friends e-bay, gumtree and preloved. You should be able to pick a good one up fro about £35 if you are persistent. Make sure it comes with the handle though.

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RE: A quick question.

in Hi. Please take a couple of minutes to say hello here Thu Oct 05, 2017 8:27 pm
by celtic wanderers (deleted)
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Ok, thanks guys for your helpful knowledge , much appreciated . I get from your replies it can be done, we have a trolley jack so we will stick with using under the axle.

Martina


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