2020 320-S Boondock...jack to bring

trimtab · June 2020

Our trailer is parked on some uneven ground, so I am wondering if anyone knows the inches from the ground to the frame, close to the wheel. Wondering what jack I should use just in case. ( did a search, could't find the answer ) thanks

trimtab · June 2020

O..tire size is 235/75r/15

ScottG · June 2020

I've always assumed the standard scissors jack that came with my truck would work. It collapses pretty flat for storage. But, I confess I haven't actually tested it.

At home I still use the (no longer recommended) tongue-jack-and-rear-stabilizers method to raise the wheels. However, if I were trying to change a tire on the side of the road, I'd prefer an option that doesn't require unhitching the trailer.

GatorEgg · June 2020

The factory jack which came with my 03 and 19 Toyota Tacoma’s worked fine under my 2018 320 Boondock.

CrabTab · June 2020

We carry this 4 Ton bottle jack. It has 15" of lift and is easy enough to operate at the jacking point. It worked well on our Boondock with the same size tires when we last serviced bearings, brakes and did a tire rotation in the driveway.

https://www.harborfreight.com/4-ton-hydraulic-heavy-duty-bottle-jack-69472.html?_br_psugg_q=bottle+jack

DougH · June 2020

@trimtab ; 6-5/8" on mine (ground to bottom of L-bracket lift point).

trimtab · June 2020

Thanks DougH, that is what I needed.

mntrails · June 2020

Mine measures 11-3/4" - (2021 320 S) - tape body is 3-1/8"

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DougH · June 2020

@mntrails @trimtab ; Wow, the latest Boondock is 4-5" higher than the older non-Boondock. Must be nice on dirt roads and in snow!

trimtab · June 2020

So jacking up the trailer is one thing, but how far does the actual wheel drop, because of the swing arm suspension? It it drops 4", then I would need a jack that would go up aprox 16"?

mntrails · June 2020

@trimtab, I haven't jacked the T@B up yet so unfortunately I don't know. If you use a scissors or bottle jack though, you're probably traveling with several nice long blocks of wood or the lego blocks for leveling that you could use under the jack. That's probably a good idea regardless to get a nice firm base. Offhand though, I would agree with your 4" estimate - seems in the ballpark to me. Good luck!

trimtab · June 2020

Have a smaller than usual 2 ton floor jack. It lifts to 15". My whole point was I did'nt want to buy another jack..looks like some 2 x 6 lengths are going traveling too, o well. Trying to travel light is tough.

2020 320-S Boondock...jack to bring

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