Anyone used a Trailer Aid?

[OldNag]

Saw this and wondered if anyone had used one, are they as good as they sound?

https://www.jswhorseboxes.co.uk/sho...parts/trailer-aids/trailer-aid-wheel-jack.htm

 

[Jnhuk]

We have something similar in black and found it useful when changing a tyre but didn't think ours cost as much

 

[turnbuckle]

I think a bottle jack for <£20 plus a couple of blocks of wood sounds a bit more sensible.

 

[Goldenstar]

Yes great things I keep mine in the trailer .
Much safer than a bottle Jack for use on a grass verge in the wet .

 

[Tiddlypom]

Saw this and wondered if anyone had used one, are they as good as they sound?

https://www.jswhorseboxes.co.uk/sho...parts/trailer-aids/trailer-aid-wheel-jack.htm

Yes, I have one. Brilliant.

I think a bottle jack for <£20 plus a couple of blocks of wood sounds a bit more sensible.

Having done the bottle jack thing at the roadside previously before I bought my Trailer Aid, I'd go for the Trailer Aid every time. It's not essential to remove the horse(s) from the trailer either, if you get a flat when out on the road where unloading would be risky. It holds the trailer rock steady while you set about changing the wheel.

 

[millikins]

Yes, I have one. Brilliant.

Having done the bottle jack thing at the roadside previously before I bought my Trailer Aid, I'd go for the Trailer Aid every time. It's not essential to remove the horse(s) from the trailer either, if you get a flat when out on the road where unloading would be risky. It holds the trailer rock steady while you set about changing the wheel.

This. I was given a Trailer Aid, fortunately only had to use it once and very impressed.

 

[Cortez]

Yes, keep it in the jeep and have used it with two horses on the trailer - super thing!

 

[FfionWinnie]

Yes and it's eminently safer than a bottle jack and some bits of wood when you have a live load on board! It's also much quicker. Definitely recommend. I've used mine many many times (do a lot of trailer miles) and it's a great thing to keep in the truck.

 

[OldNag]

Thank you all. I guess it is now on my shopping list!

 

[BSL]

Yep. In the back of the
truck all the time.

 

[EventingMum]

Highly recommend, I always have it with me when I'm towing.

 

[Rowreach]

My trailer tyres are injected with some sort of gunk which instantly seals a puncture - brilliant stuff. Wouldn't work with a blow out but if your tyres are in good condition that shouldn't happen.

 

[Tiddlypom]

My trailer tyres are injected with some sort of gunk which instantly seals a puncture - brilliant stuff. Wouldn't work with a blow out but if your tyres are in good condition that shouldn't happen.

Doesn't that increase the rolling resistance a lot? We use that stuff in our wheelbarrow tyres, but I doubt they ever reach 5mph !!