H-1 Jack... Test it throughly before you need it.
Hello SMBers,
If you have purchased one of the Hummer scissor jacks for you rig, test it!
I purchased a “new” unit off of eBay late last winter. Due to the raving reviews, I did not test it out. Then I needed it...
I was on I-5 heading south and sadly got a flat tire, at night and in the rain. I was bummed about the tire but thought, well I get to use that cool jack and Agile adaptor (nothing wrong with the Agile adaptor) it set up properly, then broke half way up with no action up or down. The little gearbox the crank handle hooks to stripped out internally. The van was almost lifted enough to get the flat tire off but not high enough to re install the spare. Not wanting to drive off the jack and risk the van, I called AAA. Lucky I had it.
The eBay seller was great and sent out a replacement asap at no cost. I did not even ask for a replacement. Only asked if he had seen any other failures. Only one other was seen.
So, go test your new jack!
Have a great day.
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Justin
2001 Van Haus E350 EB 7.3L Quadvan 4X4
1999 Sportsmobile E150 - SOLD
2002 Sportsmobile RB50 7.3L 4X4 - SOLD
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