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Phoresic
Reg. May 2010
Posted 2012-08-11 9:26 AM (#146256)
Subject: Camco Trailer Aid 21 or Trailer Aid Plus?


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Is this tall enough for my 18' gooseneck horse trailer?  Or, do I need the one which is an inch taller?

http://www.amazon.com/Trailer-Aid-21-Tandem-Changing/dp/B000I4JPZE/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

This one is really cheap with free shipping - same brand and design.  Just the addition inch on the "plus", as far as I can tell.

Thanks.

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justgurn
Reg. Oct 2010
Posted 2012-08-11 10:14 AM (#146257 - in reply to #146256)
Subject: RE: Camco Trailer Aid 21 or Trailer Aid Plus?



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I use the same one for my 35' LQ so it should work.
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tim62988
Reg. Aug 2012
Posted 2012-08-11 10:28 AM (#146258 - in reply to #146256)
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I have never used one but the weight of the trailer along with the amount of travel of the axles will be the biggest factor.

average trailer/weight it should be fine. 

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Phoresic
Reg. May 2010
Posted 2012-08-11 11:25 AM (#146259 - in reply to #146256)
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Thanks!  I'll go ahead and order it.
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retento
Reg. Aug 2004
Posted 2012-08-11 11:32 AM (#146260 - in reply to #146256)
Subject: RE: Camco Trailer Aid 21 or Trailer Aid Plus?


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I broke the bolts off of mine using it on concrete, It tried to slide when we backed up on it. Probably had 5000# on it. ( It's rated at 15000# ) I didn't think it was going to last long enough to change the tire, could see it flex any time the horses move.... Three 2x6 boards nailed together about 18" long work alot better, cheaper too...  Threw mine in the trash when I got home.

 

 

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genebob
Reg. Nov 2007
Posted 2012-08-11 12:12 PM (#146261 - in reply to #146256)
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I also use boards. 2 x 8's and 2x 10's at progressive lengths. I keep them in my trailer for leveling at the campsites. They are not nailed together so I can adjust to the height that that I need. Have worked great for changing tires too.
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gard
Reg. Aug 2007
Posted 2012-08-11 12:47 PM (#146262 - in reply to #146256)
Subject: RE: Camco Trailer Aid 21 or Trailer Aid Plus?


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Most of the heights that the tires are lifted with the Trailer Aids are `~5 1/2", the same dimension as a 6"x6" construction post. If you know anyone who has built a deck, pole barn etc., there usually are many cut offs left over. Contractors have to dispose of them, some areas won't allow you burn the treated wood.

Two minutes on a band saw, can easily copy the same profile as the trailer aid. Make them about 2' long with a more gentile ramp, profile the cut out to the same diameter of your tire, and you'll have a secure ramp that will last as long as your trailer ownership.

They make great presents, considering their nominal cost ($0) and easy fabrication.

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PaulChristenson
Reg. Jan 2007
Posted 2012-08-11 5:29 PM (#146266 - in reply to #146256)
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If you are lazy then a Jiffy Jack is in your future...:-)http://www.hitchesonline.com/jiffy.htm
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randemtam
Reg. Jun 2007
Posted 2012-08-11 6:43 PM (#146267 - in reply to #146256)
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I have a Jiffy Jack for my big trailer (27ft on floor) and a trailer aid for my 2H bp. The Jiffy Jack has seen much use over the 12 years or more that we have had it. It's aluminum and I wouldn't travel without it. The Trailer Aid I would not trust with the larger trailer but it worked great with the small trailer.
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flyinghfarm
Reg. Mar 2004
Posted 2012-08-12 9:53 AM (#146276 - in reply to #146256)
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We have the trailer aid for the 2 horse, and a large steel jiffy jack for the cattle trailer, hay trailer, LQ trailer, etc.  No problems. 

 

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Phoresic
Reg. May 2010
Posted 2012-08-12 10:28 PM (#146305 - in reply to #146256)
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Thanks all.  I'll just go ahead and make one like was suggested here.  I know I have some short 2 x 6's and may even have a short 6 x 6 (not sure on this one).  So, I think I'll just go ahead and make one.  Thanks again. 
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loveduffy
Reg. Feb 2006
Posted 2012-08-12 10:45 PM (#146308 - in reply to #146256)
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I use a jiffy jack and  it works great only had to use it once
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ND COWBOY
Reg. Jan 2005
Posted 2012-08-16 9:37 AM (#146390 - in reply to #146256)
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I just used mine for the first time last week. I have a six horse trailer triple axle with living quarters. I blew the front passenger side tire. I backed the rear tire onto the ramp and removed the blown tire, it was not high enough to put the new tire on, so backed onto middle axle, still not high enough. Then grabbed hydraulic jack to give a little extra height to get tire on. To get it off had to back off middle tire then on and off front tire. After I was done I was thinking this is probably not the best for the axles. I was loaded with six horses at the time which really lifted the axles having all the weight on one axle at a time. In hind sight I have been thinking I should be buying a big hydraulic jack so I don't bend an axle.
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PaulChristenson
Reg. Jan 2007
Posted 2012-08-16 1:26 PM (#146397 - in reply to #146390)
Subject: RE: Camco Trailer Aid 21 or Trailer Aid Plus?


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Originally written by ND COWBOY on 2012-08-16 9:37 AM

I just used mine for the first time last week. I have a six horse trailer triple axle with living quarters. I blew the front passenger side tire. I backed the rear tire onto the ramp and removed the blown tire, it was not high enough to put the new tire on, so backed onto middle axle, still not high enough. Then grabbed hydraulic jack to give a little extra height to get tire on. To get it off had to back off middle tire then on and off front tire. After I was done I was thinking this is probably not the best for the axles. I was loaded with six horses at the time which really lifted the axles having all the weight on one axle at a time. In hind sight I have been thinking I should be buying a big hydraulic jack so I don't bend an axle.
If you carry a couple of 2x12 square boards to go under your trailer's jacks...you can put one or both of those under your jiffy jack which should give you a little more height

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ND COWBOY
Reg. Jan 2005
Posted 2012-08-17 9:00 AM (#146412 - in reply to #146256)
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Do you think using these ramps to change a tire on a loaded trailer might bend your torsion axles?
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PaulChristenson
Reg. Jan 2007
Posted 2012-08-18 10:53 AM (#146425 - in reply to #146412)
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Originally written by ND COWBOY on 2012-08-17 9:00 AM

Do you think using these ramps to change a tire on a loaded trailer might bend your torsion axles?
I'd be more concerned with putting a bottle jack under an axle than using these ramps...
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ND COWBOY
Reg. Jan 2005
Posted 2012-08-22 11:05 AM (#146524 - in reply to #146256)
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Wouldn't it be better to jack the frame of a loaded trailer than run it on a ramp overloading the axle?
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PaulChristenson
Reg. Jan 2007
Posted 2012-08-22 7:23 PM (#146543 - in reply to #146524)
Subject: RE: Camco Trailer Aid 21 or Trailer Aid Plus?


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Originally written by ND COWBOY on 2012-08-22 11:05 AM

Wouldn't it be better to jack the frame of a loaded trailer than run it on a ramp overloading the axle?
Does your trailer have designated jack points???
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