davegilbert
Member
I'd like to be able to safely lift my 24' Hi-Lo Towlite. I've read many posts on using bottle jacks, farm jacks, etc., however I may have missed exactly HOW folks use these things.
From what I can tell, the frame of the Hi-Lo, front to back, is basically a rectangle, with a "VEE" welded on front for the tongue, hitch, etc.
Mine has two very solid bars coming from this frame near the tandem axles. Looks like they were made to provide a lift point on each side.
I've purchased one large "Farm Jack" and positioned it on the side and the extension of the frame before it hits the bumper. Seems to fit fairly well. It also seems that it would fit well on the front "VEE". See the photo for further clarification.
My questions: has anyone jacked their entire Hi-Lo up? Some folks have mentioned using these Farm Jacks. Exactly how are they/you using them? If FOUR farm jacks, two on each side of the rear frame, two on each side of the front "VEE" that forms the tongue -- or on those side jack points -- and if I ensured that it was "level" while raising it -- well, seems like I could get 24 - 30 " of clearance and then be able to work on the underside of the trailer much easier. That is, of course, once there were at least six safety jack stands (or other safety measures) in place before I even began to venture underneath. I'd like to have room, not be entirely crazy.
Thoughts?
Thanks in advance.
From what I can tell, the frame of the Hi-Lo, front to back, is basically a rectangle, with a "VEE" welded on front for the tongue, hitch, etc.
Mine has two very solid bars coming from this frame near the tandem axles. Looks like they were made to provide a lift point on each side.
I've purchased one large "Farm Jack" and positioned it on the side and the extension of the frame before it hits the bumper. Seems to fit fairly well. It also seems that it would fit well on the front "VEE". See the photo for further clarification.
My questions: has anyone jacked their entire Hi-Lo up? Some folks have mentioned using these Farm Jacks. Exactly how are they/you using them? If FOUR farm jacks, two on each side of the rear frame, two on each side of the front "VEE" that forms the tongue -- or on those side jack points -- and if I ensured that it was "level" while raising it -- well, seems like I could get 24 - 30 " of clearance and then be able to work on the underside of the trailer much easier. That is, of course, once there were at least six safety jack stands (or other safety measures) in place before I even began to venture underneath. I'd like to have room, not be entirely crazy.
Thoughts?
Thanks in advance.