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05-20-2022, 11:32 AM #21
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05-20-2022, 12:27 PM #22
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Be sure to try it out before hand. It generally takes a much heavier duty jack than you would think. My last trailer only had about 2500 lbs. per wheel, but a 3-ton bottle jack would barely lift a wheel, and then only with a huge amount of effort. I replaced it with a 10-ton that does the job easily.
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05-21-2022, 08:23 AM #23
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05-21-2022, 09:02 AM #24
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Not everyone carries two spares but what good is the trailer aid if you have two flat tires on the same side? It seems like many times when one tire goes, it can ruin the other tire.
Just something to think about. My Ford truck has a bottle jack and I have no issues putting the jack under the axle. Raising the axle high enough to raise the tire. I'll accept all blame if something goes wrong.
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05-21-2022, 10:53 AM #25
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Two flats on the same side at the same time would not be good. I would think both axels would be close to the ground and no way to get a bottle jack under the U bolts. Two floor jacks might work or you would have to jack the trailer from the frame. I carry two bottle jacks with axel saddles, lots of blocks and a trailer aid, plus the truck jack. If we had two flats on one side I may not have enough jacks to get a wheel back on. Since I only have one spare I would be off looking for a new tire.
So, how often do trailers get two flats on the same side at the same time? Anyone here had this experience?2020 Reflection 337RLS
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05-22-2022, 08:54 AM #26
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I do not, but what I've heard was one gets flat and that damaged the other side. Makes sense if you have ever seen a tire that is damaged. I suspect most people would not notice an issue until there is a lot of damage.
The closest thing I had was I had a flat, damaged the trailer a bit, installed the spare, drove a few miles further and had another one on the same side. What a day that was. I suspect TPMS would have made the difference, but that was 15 years ago.
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05-25-2022, 02:21 PM #27
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05-25-2022, 02:42 PM #28
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If you have the dual axle and an equalizer, you need either a bottle jack with a super tall capability to overcome the equalizer, or you need the drive-onto ramp for the good tire and a regular bottle jack for the tire to change.
I have not done it myself but I watched what AAA did to change and put my spare on when I was parked at my house. It was then I realized I am completely helpless with only the drive-onto ramp due to the equalizer forcing the flat tire to the ground. He used two bottle jacks but said I'd be fine using one plus the ramp. They had to use only their equipment for liability when doing service though. Even though the bottle jack surface seems to put a lot of pressure on the axle it didn't seem much worse than the pressure point the leaf springs place on top of the axle. In fact, it should be the same weight/pressure as well: [GVWR - Tongue_weight]/4
I ended up buying this (8 tons is overkill but I wanted margin) and it only weighs <8 pounds: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...e?ie=UTF8&th=1
Anyway, now I'm confident I can do my own spare swap if I'm ever in a remote area.
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05-25-2022, 02:53 PM #29
I carry and use a 12ton bottle jack from Harbor Freight plus several several wooden blocks (2 x 8 blocks, 4 x 8 blocks, etc). Have used it roadside more than once. (dont ask me why;-) on 16K lb 5th wheel toy hauler. get it under or against the u-bolts. Top of the pin is slotted to reduce slippage off the axle. Use the blocks for height adjustments and leveling of the jack, plus the wood blocks can also double as safety blocks under the axle in lieu of a jack stand. Never had an issue and price is right. Weighs a little but its compact.
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05-25-2022, 03:13 PM #30
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I have the same type of jack in a 6 ton capacity. This jack has a safety latch system that locks as you lift. It’s not light weight. You need a solid jack. I’ve used mine to repack bearings and adjust brakes. I also use a jack stand as a secondary safety measure. Unless you plan on a road side service and wait for hours for them to show up you need a strong safe jack to change a flat tire. So far I’ve not had to use it on the road “knock on wood” lol.
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