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03-10-2023, 04:23 PM #11
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03-10-2023, 08:10 PM #12
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Seems like if you put the load of the rv on one axle you will overload that axle big time. Maybe better to just jack it up.
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03-10-2023, 08:34 PM #13
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No ideas for building anything. I've got one of these that I have used successfully on twin axle boat trailers. Haven't had the occasion to use it on a travel trailer, but should work fine. My last boat and trailer weighed in a little more than my 22mle.
https://www.etrailer.com/Wheel-Chock...s/EZ-JACK.htmlLast edited by JPS350; 03-10-2023 at 08:39 PM.
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03-10-2023, 09:18 PM #14
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I have Lynx levelers. I build a small ramp 3" with them and drive the good tire on it. Secure the trailer....usually it is hooked up to tow vehicle so it won't go anywhere but I chock anyways. I use a bottle jack on the axle of the flat tire between the ubolts. I only have to lift slightly as much of the load is on the other tire and that side is now higher than the other. No damage to axle at that point. I have aluminum jack stands and lift so tire is just off the ground and secure with jack stands. No extra stuff to bring except what I always carry. Keeps the weight down.
Note that I have dual axles. Doubt this would ever work on triple. The dealer suggested this and it works fine. You may have to slack the weight distribution. I changed out all my tires one at a time (Westlake to Goodyear) last year doing this. No issues. However, the weight distribution hitch was not engaged.
RegardsLast edited by Petrovsky; 03-10-2023 at 09:26 PM.
Pierre & Tara
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03-10-2023, 09:26 PM #15
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03-10-2023, 09:28 PM #16
After further thinking about it......I believe I understand. I was putting too much into what you were saying.
I agree Fly.
UOTE=FlyStar;472046]Seems like if you put the load of the rv on one axle you will overload that axle big time. Maybe better to just jack it up.[/QUOTE]
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03-11-2023, 06:23 AM #17
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When you have a flat or blowout the weight will be on one axle regardless.
My experience has been that in order to jack up the flat tire I had to use an Anderson leveler to raise the good tire in order to fit a stubby bottle jack with a saddle under the axle with the flat. I don't think the Anderson leveler would have raised the good tire enough to work without the jack.
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03-11-2023, 09:21 AM #18
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You don't overload either. You only need to lift the flat tire an 1" or so. Same as going over a small bump like a driveway entrance. The other tire is still on the ground supporting the trailer. The jacks supporting the axle with the flat tire. Nothings left unsupported.
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03-15-2023, 04:36 PM #19
We installed the MORRyde SRE-4000 equalizers and I was curious about using our Trailer-Aid drive on to change a tire. It was useless as the equalizers allow up to 4 inches of suspension travel.
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03-15-2023, 05:00 PM #20
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