337RLS Changing A Tire

[dihtn1]

Question-if I would need to change a tire, is it safe to use the rear stabilizers to lift the camper to remove the tire? Not sure but I may have a tire with a slow leak and may want to take it off to get it fixed.

Thanks.

[gr8daggett]

Sorry but they are stabilizers ... Not lifters

[TucsonJim]

I had a rep at the GD factory tell me you could, but I wouldn't even consider it. I carry a 10 ton bottle jack which is very easy to use.

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[Scott and Jan]

On our old TT I pulled the good tire up on a couple pieces of 2" x 6" to lift the flat tire off the ground. Have not had to change a tire on 337RLS yet (thank God) but imagine it would still work.

[dihtn1]

Thank you. Do you think it would work if I used the orange legos instead of the 2"x6". Also wondering if after removing the tire it would be safe to extend the rear jacks as a safety catch for the trailer? I am thinking I could leave it connected to the truck and use my Rotochoks on the opposite side.

[dihtn1]

This is how I was able to do it. I used the Legos - looks like 5 was the magic number to get the wheel off of the ground:



I have the trailer on the hitch and I also chocked the wheels and used Rotochicks on the opposite side:



I have one more question. I can't find the wheel torque sticker on the trailer. Anyone know what the proper torque specs are?

Thanks

[TucsonJim]

The wheel torque specifications are in the owner's manual. For my 337, the specs are as follows:
1st stage: 20-25 ft.-lb
2nd stage: 50-60 ft.-lb
3rd stage: 90-120 ft.-lb

I made my own labels and attached them to the fenders.

Jim

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[dihtn1]

Thanks Jim!!

[Bamaman]

I'm carrying a pair of 12 ton bottle jacks, and high quality jack stands. Since the bottom of the frame is 25" off the ground, a bunch of wood blocks are required to get the bottle jack high enough to remove a tire. And more blocking is required to get the jack stands high enough to be effective.

I also have a new floor jack that could be used to lift the axle. But I've read where GD says a frame lift is the best way to remove a tire.