2014-04-25 09.10.18.jpg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)2014-04-25 09.10.18.jpg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)Last year I was very pleased with my purchase of a second hand Eriba jack from martplaats.nl.
I've tried it out and it works perfectly (please see the attached pictures). I was wondering if
this type of jack was once issued to an Eriba caravan when new or I seem to remember years
ago a very similar VW jack.
I'm just curious, as to it's origin........Does anyone know!

I think you may find that this is a VW "Transporter" jack ? It is similar to the Beetle jack but has a higher lift. Could be wrong, but hope it helps

I don't know the origin but I do know I've used similar if not more heavy duty in the military especially in third world countries

There is a more modern type used now with teeth up one side (but the name escapes me) offroaders use them a lot,

http://www.jcwhitney.com/hilift-48-x-tre...21293d13233u0j1

Is one type I was talking about earlier, Tirfor also do something similar

I go with the early VW Transporters, Manufactured by Bilstein who made many different types.

Almost definately a Bilstein for me to but just thinking of other types as well, I have seen scissor and bottle jacks used as well as the small trolley type of jack.

Always seems strange to me that lots of people take everything with them in the van that they would miss away from home, but neglect even a standard breakdown kit!

I would'nt attempt to change a wheel roadside anywhere without a suitably placed emergency vehicle warning the traffic far to dangerous these days!

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http://www.jcwhitney.com/hilift-48-x-treme-high-lift-jack/p2020227.jcwx?filterid=c21293d13233u0j1

Is one type I was talking about earlier, Tirfor also do something similar

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Its how I paint my undercarriage

wonder if would work on bed while cleaning underneath

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Its how I paint my undercarriage

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Quote: Tigerlily wrote in post #12

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Quote: Agger wrote in post #10

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Its how I paint my undercarriage

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What you do in the privacy of your own home is your own business, and not the topic for general discussion

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Hi it looks like the jack my dad had on his 68 beetle

Bet that you're always exaggerating about size eh, eh.

Where does everyone get the 48" from! Mine is just 42cm long and that's about 16"1/2 inches.

A lovely little jack which takes hardly any room up kept next to the spare wheel.

Always Handy just in case I need it on one of my long

trips driven through the night

I suppose I should have explained it's tiny compact size, but I did post a couple of pictures.

Anyway, thanks for the help folkes