Jack Points on 5th Wheel?
Does anyone really jack up their wheels by the frame? I tried that once and had so many blocks stacked up under the jack, plus you have to have two jacks, that it was really shaky and dangerous. I...
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donn0128 wrote:
To change a tire you always place a Jack under the spring perch. To lift the entire trailer you need several Jack stands on each side.
"always" is bad info.
To lift one side of the trailer, two jacks -one each, under the frame at either side of the wheels - is correct.
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"donn0123" (or anyone else) - it's *NOT* your trailer..:S
You are "assuming" (and should know the 'breakdown' of that word) - the OP has a certain level of expertise to do otherwise.
*You* ("we") won't be paying for *his* repairs due to (his) errors..:R
Most mfgrs of trailers and axles indicate to jack under the *frame*.
If in doubt - call their tech lines.
If *you* choose to jack under the spring perch, or 'drive-up' ramps, that's your choice/option. More power to ya!
Best advice for the OP is to follow the trailer and axle mfgr's recommendations - which will work just fine with proper jack/s and/or cribbing..:C
OP - there are tall and short bottle jacks.
Chock opposite side wheels.
Remaining hitched is good, but not necessary.
Cribbing (blocks) to raise the jacks is no big deal.
Use at least one jackstand (Aluminum from HF are nice).
"Shortcuts" are what you feel comfortable with, and capable of. YMMV.
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