Jack type for flat tires

Kevin21 · 06-09-2015, 08:52 PM

What type of jack is carried/used the most to jack up the trailer for tire changes?

Scoutr2 · 06-09-2015, 08:55 PM

I have a 5-ton bottle jack and a milk crate full of wooden blocks I normally use for blocking up beneath the stab jacks.

Roadwarrior · 06-09-2015, 08:57 PM

Sounds crazy, but I carry my 3 ton floor jack. TV and TT usage.

Kevin21 · 06-09-2015, 09:15 PM

My TT is about 7,500lbs. loaded. School me on what size would be appropriate. I see all different sizes of jacks advertised.

Scoutr2 · 06-09-2015, 09:20 PM

You will never be lifting all the weight at once, only one side. But with any jack, you need some wooden blocks to spread the weight out over at least a foot or so. Letting that small round jack tip support a ton could bend the frame, IMO.

They make a device for driving one tire up on and it raises the other high enough to change the tire. That's probably the best method, but they are expensive and it's something else large to haul around that you may never use.

DustyGeek · 06-09-2015, 09:43 PM

Bottle jacks are really compact considering how much they can lift. Mine's a 12 ton and only takes up about a 5"x5"x10"ish corner of a storage crate. I was telling my boys this past weekend that the bottle jack could theoretically lift both my trailer and truck at the same time.

I also just have the bottle jack and a bunch of blocks.

Murff · 06-09-2015, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DustyGeek

Bottle jacks are really compact considering how much they can lift. Mine's a 12 ton and only takes up about a 5"x5"x10"ish corner of a storage crate. I was telling my boys this past weekend that the bottle jack could theoretically lift both my trailer and truck at the same time.

I also just have the bottle jack and a bunch of blocks.

X2

Murff

tjpolsin · 06-10-2015, 12:17 AM

a few years ago I saw a "better mouse trap" jack. essentially it was a treated canvas bag with a hose that fit over the exhaust pipe. slide it under the side of the TV or TT, fire up the engine. The bag inflated, the side of the car arose off the ground. the car could be jiggled around while on the jack, but it never fell down.

(as for me, I use a 6ton bottle jack)

**norty1** · 06-10-2015, 03:52 AM

I carry a 6 ton bottle Jack and some short 2x8 blocks.

mike837go · 06-10-2015, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjpolsin

a few years ago I saw a "better mouse trap" jack. essentially it was a treated canvas bag with a hose that fit over the exhaust pipe. slide it under the side of the TV or TT, fire up the engine. The bag inflated, the side of the car arose off the ground. the car could be jiggled around while on the jack, but it never fell down.

Them marshmallows have been marketed since the 1970's!

Haven't caught on yet.

For the TT, I use a 5 ton floor jack. It's plastic case holds the tools to loosen and tighten the lug nuts.

The TV's OEM jack and wrench are under the passenger side rear seat.

3'senough · 06-10-2015, 06:39 AM

12 ton bottle jack and the 4 x 6's that go under my stabilizers get me the height I need. You could in a pinch use a stack of boards under 1 tire, but with axle movement it can be a challenge.
Make sure you have a lug wrench too.

Scoutr2 · 06-10-2015, 07:31 AM

Here's the tire changing device I was talking about - Trailer Aid
http://www.amazon.com/Trailer-Aid-Ta.../dp/B000I4JPZE

Looks like this

$30 plus free 2-day shipping if you are an Amazon Prime member.
($62 plus shipping from Camping World. Yikes!! That's why I'm a Prime member!!)

Filthy-Beast · 06-10-2015, 07:42 AM

12 ton jack and blocks also.

robo59097 · 06-10-2015, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Scoutr2

Here's the tire changing device I was talking about - Trailer Aid
http://www.amazon.com/Trailer-Aid-Ta.../dp/B000I4JPZE

Looks like this

$30 plus free 2-day shipping if you are an Amazon Prime member.
($62 plus shipping from Camping World. Yikes!! That's why I'm a Prime member!!)

x2, used it last year, super easy

Popcycle · 06-10-2015, 08:40 AM

I have a Trailer Aid and find it very convenient. I just used it while lubing the wheel bearings. It is light weight and is easy to store.

Kevin21 · 06-10-2015, 08:43 PM

Thanks for the input. I just picked up a 12 ton bottle jack. Figured it would be best for other uses around the house. Also, when I want to lube my axles I won't have to hook up and pull the TT up on the Trailer Aid, although it is probably much handier for a flat out on the road. (And much less weight).

NDJollyMon · 06-10-2015, 10:28 PM

That's why I pay extra for towing services...they change tires too.
I'll be in the back drinking a beer waiting for them to get done...hahahaha.

With the Trailer Aid device...wouldn't it be just as simple to put the yellow 'Lego's' together in pyramid fashion (that most of us already have) and drive on them the same way?

giddyup · 06-10-2015, 11:26 PM

My tire changing device sort of looks like a credit card with the words "Auto Club" stenciled across the front.

Works great, too.

K

KYCAMPER · 06-27-2015, 08:46 AM

I've only seen picture of this being used on TT's with axles relatively close together. My Whitehawk axles are pretty far apart. Seems like that wide spacing would make a difference in getting the other wheel off the ground. Anyone used this on a TT with similar wide axle spacing like that on the Whitehawks?

bedrck46 · 06-27-2015, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NDJollyMon

That's why I pay extra for towing services...they change tires too.
I'll be in the back drinking a beer waiting for them to get done...hahahaha.

With the Trailer Aid device...wouldn't it be just as simple to put the yellow 'Lego's' together in pyramid fashion (that most of us already have) and drive on them the same way?

How many beers do you get to drink while you are waiting for the towing services to show up??

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