View Poll Results: What do you keep with you on the road for a flat tire?
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Trailer Aid (Drive on)
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16 |
27.12% |
Bottle Jack
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35 |
59.32% |
Scissors Jack
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8 |
13.56% |
Floor Jack
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10 |
16.95% |
4-way tire iron
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24 |
40.68% |
1 way tire iron
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10 |
16.95% |
jack Stand
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1 |
1.69% |
Can of Fix a Flat
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4 |
6.78% |
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03-30-2012, 08:03 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Waukesha
Posts: 608
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What do you use for tire change on the road?
I did this poll not only to see what you use but I want the new users to think about what would they use if case of a flat.
The safest jack is the Trailer-aid (for side of the road repair) but if have a slow leak a can of fix a flat works well.
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Rod and Linda
SE Wisconsin
2018 330RSTS
2015 Silverado 2500
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03-30-2012, 08:15 AM
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#2
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 78
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Bottle jack. Compact, inexpensive and can be used for a multitude of uses.
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4.10 diff, Tow Package, Primus Brake Controller
EAZ-LIFT Weight Dist hitch with friction sway control
2007 Jayco Jayfeather 29A
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03-30-2012, 08:31 AM
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#3
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Northern Cal
Posts: 409
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I use the jack that came with my PU. It seems to work well. I never had a flat tire but changed a few dew to bubbles and bulges on the tires. I usually check all the tires every time I stop.
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2012 Jayco Eagle 321RLTS
2008 Dodge Cummins 3500 DW Crew Cab 4x4 6 speed Auto, Exhaust Brake
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03-30-2012, 08:38 AM
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#4
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Dallas, Texas
Posts: 788
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I use a Trailer-Aid. I also pack a 5 ton bottle jack.
I've unfortunately had way too much experience changing tires over the years.
I've had 7 tire failures, and I've changed 6 of the 7.
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Russell
'13 Excel Winslow 34IKE
'12 GMC Sierra 3500HD
Previous RV's: '03 MobileScout Titan 29DBS; '01 Sunnybrook Lite 2708 SLE; '99 Coleman Utah
Previous TV's: '02 Chevy Suburban 2500 8.1 4.10; '99 Chevy Express 1500 5.7
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03-30-2012, 09:21 AM
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#5
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Denver
Posts: 148
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Rodro - how about "Road Service" as a choice? my Class C is a bit big for me to be jacking up anywhere much less the side of the road. Just thinkin'
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Gma-n-Gpa
2017 Precept 31 UL
2006 Ranger Reata 1850
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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03-30-2012, 09:30 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Waukesha
Posts: 608
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gma-n-Gpa
Rodro - how about "Road Service" as a choice? my Class C is a bit big for me to be jacking up anywhere much less the side of the road. Just thinkin'
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Sorry forgot that one I don't how to add now that the poll is open. But you do know the trailer aid would work well for you as well check it out. Very safe to use on the side of the road.
http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/r...railer-aid.htm
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Rod and Linda
SE Wisconsin
2018 330RSTS
2015 Silverado 2500
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03-30-2012, 09:32 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Houston
Posts: 2,526
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Gma-n-Gpa's answer was best. I'd try my Good Sam Road Service first but failing that, I have a Trailer Aid and a 6 ton bottle jack that I carry.
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Mike, Sue, Sissy and Little Man
2015 Ford F350 Lariat FX4 6.7 CC DRW
2015 Eagle Premier 351RSTS
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03-30-2012, 10:52 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Central Connecticut
Posts: 564
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Wow I never thought of what if!!!!!!! As in the past I used my truck jack for our pop-up dont think that will work on the 22FB. Being a newbie to the duel axels I need to work on my options while I have it in my driveway. I would hate to scratch my head while on the side of the road saying “only if I did planned for that while at home”
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03-30-2012, 12:00 PM
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#9
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Houston
Posts: 2,526
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Mike, Sue, Sissy and Little Man
2015 Ford F350 Lariat FX4 6.7 CC DRW
2015 Eagle Premier 351RSTS
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03-30-2012, 01:09 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Fayette Ridges of PA, USA
Posts: 5,252
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I have a 6 ton bottle jack. I also carry a torque wrench for tightening the lug nuts to the proper torque. A half-inch ratchet with a short extension is used for removing them. I find that a lot easier than using a lug wrench.
FYI for those using bottle jacks- On some trailers, your jack might not have the reach to sufficiently raise the trailer when fully extended (mine won't). However, as an RVer, I'm sure you'll have some leveling boards, Lynx levelers or something else handy to place under the jack to help extend its range.
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03-30-2012, 01:33 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Central Connecticut
Posts: 564
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Thanks Quahog. yellow seems best won't leave it behind
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03-30-2012, 03:03 PM
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#12
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Houston
Posts: 2,526
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So true... the one I have is yellow also.
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Mike, Sue, Sissy and Little Man
2015 Ford F350 Lariat FX4 6.7 CC DRW
2015 Eagle Premier 351RSTS
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03-30-2012, 04:35 PM
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#13
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: West Texas
Posts: 2,114
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And no matter what tools/jack you may use, always remember to pull that fancy spare tire cover off periodically and make SURE you have air pressure in your spare. Don't know why they are sometimes low or flat since they are not used, but it happens sometimes. Murpheys Law, I guess.
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Dan
2016 Chevy LTZ - Duramax/Allison
2008 Eagle 30.5BHS
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04-02-2012, 09:40 PM
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#14
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 136
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I'm surprised at how few voted for scissors jack. My TV scissors jack can easily lift my trailer.
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04-02-2012, 10:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: North Idaho/Arizona
Posts: 5,446
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My first choice will be my cell phone. Next would be plugs from my quad. I do carry a small air compressor. Last thing would be my truck jack and 4 way lug wrench.
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2011 Eagle 330RLTS with just about every option.
2017 Silverado 1500 4x4 5.3 with tow package. (no, we don't tow the Jayco with it.)
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04-03-2012, 06:21 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: James Island, SC
Posts: 22,859
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My first choice is call GSRS. I do carry bottle jacks also.
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04-04-2012, 03:00 AM
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#17
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Livermore,California
Posts: 375
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i carry small floor jack because my t/v is slightly lifted and the standard jack wont reach it.i will useit to change tire on tt if needed.
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04-04-2012, 08:20 AM
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#18
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Saskatoon Sask Canada
Posts: 10,726
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I can change a tire faster than it takes for road side service to arrive... so unless it is snowing or raining out I will do it myself...(till I am no longer able)
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04-04-2012, 09:21 AM
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#19
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Calgary
Posts: 524
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I prefer my cell phone.
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04-07-2012, 09:30 AM
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#20
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 427
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I screwed marine plywood in increasing lengths together to make ramps to drive up on- These ramps also come in handy when the campsite is not very level-JMHO- DD
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