Changing flat tire
I noticed I have a flat tire on my 5th wheel. Since it is sitting in my yard, I figure now would be a good time to figure out the best way to get the wheel off the ground. The instruction manual for...
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rhagfo wrote:
Well any time I need to jack up a wheel, I place the bottle jack under the axle directly under the spring. Many feel better placing the jack under the "U" bolt, but I put it on the tube its self. You state your jack goes up 16.5", but didn't say if that was the total lift, or total height at full extension. If you lift on the frame, you need to lift the distance of the tire side wall, flat correct, and the spring travel, likely close to 16". Lifting on the axle you only need to lift the height of the side wall and about another inch.
Jack is sitting on the ground or single layer of 2X6 or what ever, not a wobbly stack 10" tall.
Easier and safer.
16.5 is the total height at full extension. So, it looks like my only option is to place the jack under the axle. I guess I could use a small piece of 2x4 to spread the weight out some on the axle.
Why does the manual say not to do this? Is this just a CYA tactic for when somebody that doesn't know any better puts the jack under the axle in the center of the trailer?
