Thoughts on Jacking Wheel at this Location

[Brent M]

When I was in Canada a few years back, I had a full flat. The primary jack I use, and showed in the pic, wasn't able to get under the axle. I ended up buying a floor jack as well as another wheel and tire that I carry in front of the Superglide (tied down). So now, I have 5 of the same type. I also have the one in the back of the fifth wheel, cabled up and stored per factory, which isn't a quality direct replacement, as a second backup. The extra tire and floor jack gets me off the highway in record time compared to the expense and hours spent on the side of a busy road trying to deal with Coach Net and open stores on a Sunday. Boy, let me tell you, I learned that lesson and the $200 or $300 is well worth it. Thought I'd share a tangent, but also real world experience that's related. It brings me, but especially my wife, peace of mind.

[huntindog]

When I was in Canada a few years back, I had a full flat. The primary jack I use, and showed in the pic, wasn't able to get under the axle. I ended up buying a floor jack as well as another wheel and tire that I carry in front of the Superglide (tied down). So now, I have 5 of the same type. I also have the one in the back of the fifth wheel, cabled up and stored per factory, which isn't a quality direct replacement, as a second backup. The extra tire and floor jack gets me off the highway in record time compared to the expense and hours spent on the side of a busy road trying to deal with Coach Net and open stores on a Sunday. Boy, let me tell you, I learned that lesson and the $200 or $300 is well worth it. Thought I'd share a tangent, but also real world experience that's related. It brings me, but especially my wife, peace of mind.

i once had change a tire on the side of the road just north of phoenix in july. 115 in the shade.the asphalt was probably 150+. i had to use the floor matts to keep from getting burned. that was the last time i used st tires.