Jacks/Airbag, Recovery Gear and Tire kits

billwilson · 08-18-2009, 07:27 AM

Folks

a little help/comments, first hand info

ME: '01 E350eb, Cruiser top quigly, outfitted for comfort NOT rock crawling

any one use or has knowledge of this jack:

looks like a good plan and better than the jackstand/hydrolic bottle jack

also:

what brands/kits/ contents for a
Emergency recovery kit and tire repair

I dont plan on being stuck, but just in case... something to throw in

thanx in advance

bw

j.whitbread · 08-18-2009, 09:47 AM

This should get you started in the right direction.

http://www.expeditionswest.com/equipmen ... covery.htm

http://www.recoverygear.com

http://www.warn.com/truck/accessories/a ... kits.shtml

DisabledExplorers · 08-18-2009, 07:11 PM

Perfect timing!
I just completed a second review of the X-Jack (the first was lost in a website crash)
http://disabledexplorers.com/index.php? ... &Itemid=33

It has a published wgt limit of 8800lbs so I am actually looking forward to testing it with the SMB.

As for tire kits the absolute best I have ever seen is the Extreme Outback one. It has everything and more, most of which you won't need unless you really need it but when you do, you really do!
It was used in my Overland Training class to sew & patch a 3" cut in a sidewall.
I have used mine a ton of times to plug tires and most of those plugs are still going over a year later.
It is a soft pack and fits in lots of small cubby places which is handy.

I am looking for a new complete recovery kit and I like the ARB or Extreme Outback ones...although there are quite a few good ones out there.

louie · 03-18-2011, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DisabledExplorers

I just completed a second review of the X-Jack (the first was lost in a website crash)
It has a published wgt limit of 8800lbs so I am actually looking forward to testing it with the SMB.

This jack looks sweet! Will it lift a fully loaded extended van sportsmobile?

**macmcintire** · 03-18-2011, 06:19 PM

Dang it! I promised myself, just today, that I was done buying stuff for my rig. Then I remembered I needed to buy a High Lift jack since I got my van lifted and my old jack no longer will work. But seeing this bag I decided to go this route instead. It's a lot more expensive, but probably easier on my old back.

Okay, now I'm done buying stuff. No more! That's it! The end! I'm not going to put any more money into my Sportsmobile!!!!!!

Ford_6L_E350 · 03-18-2011, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by macmcintire

Dang it! I promised myself, just today, that I was done buying stuff for my rig. Then I remembered I needed to buy a High Lift jack since I got my van lifted and my old jack no longer will work. But seeing this bag I decided to go this route instead. It's a lot more expensive, but probably easier on my old back.

Okay, now I'm done buying stuff. No more! That's it! The end! I'm not going to put any more money into my Sportsmobile!!!!!!

What does that mean? Future purchases go into the trailer?

Mike

billwilson · 03-18-2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ford_6L_E350

Quote:

Originally Posted by macmcintire

Dang it! I promised myself, just today, that I was done buying stuff for my rig. Then I remembered I needed to buy a High Lift jack since I got my van lifted and my old jack no longer will work. But seeing this bag I decided to go this route instead. It's a lot more expensive, but probably easier on my old back.

Okay, now I'm done buying stuff. No more! That's it! The end! I'm not going to put any more money into my Sportsmobile!!!!!!

What does that mean? Future purchases go into the trailer?

Mike

Well said Mikey!

billwilson · 03-18-2011, 07:24 PM

Hey though... anyone ever used one of these??

I know the DE guy wrote it up but anyone else??

ps
bad back, that's why i had to marry a woman under 100 pounds

**macmcintire** · 03-18-2011, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ford_6L_E350

Quote:

Originally Posted by macmcintire

Dang it! I promised myself, just today, that I was done buying stuff for my rig. Then I remembered I needed to buy a High Lift jack since I got my van lifted and my old jack no longer will work. But seeing this bag I decided to go this route instead. It's a lot more expensive, but probably easier on my old back.

Okay, now I'm done buying stuff. No more! That's it! The end! I'm not going to put any more money into my Sportsmobile!!!!!!

What does that mean? Future purchases go into the trailer?

Mike

Hmmmmm! I wonder what I could buy for the trailer! Stop tempting me. I'm done spending money!!!!!

louie · 03-19-2011, 01:10 AM

I'm just kind of concerned about the weight limit. I'm thinking a loaded extended van sportsmobile with a penthouse top, 4x4 options, and interior mods would be over the weight limit for this jack. Would of come in real handy for me last week as love the fact you can slide it flat under the van...