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...
Forum Discussion
Just as an aside due to the nature of some posts, has anyone ever heard of anyone damaging their trailer/5th wheel by jacking under the spring mounts?
Unfortunately I've had to do it several times due to flat tires, and then several other times when I added wet bolts and EZ Flex. I've had no issues at any time. Yes, this is apocryphal data, but it is real world rather than a CYA notice.
Personally I can't imagine trying to jack up the trailer by lifting the frame, while sitting along side the road/highway. I don't carry multiple jacks that will support the weight of my toyhauler, and I rarely find the necessary cribbing along the road, and I'm sure not carrying that material along with me. :) I want to get it done as quickly as possible and get out of a potentially dangerous situation. Jacking one wheel high enough to change the tire meets that criteria.
Unfortunately I've had to do it several times due to flat tires, and then several other times when I added wet bolts and EZ Flex. I've had no issues at any time. Yes, this is apocryphal data, but it is real world rather than a CYA notice.
Personally I can't imagine trying to jack up the trailer by lifting the frame, while sitting along side the road/highway. I don't carry multiple jacks that will support the weight of my toyhauler, and I rarely find the necessary cribbing along the road, and I'm sure not carrying that material along with me. :) I want to get it done as quickly as possible and get out of a potentially dangerous situation. Jacking one wheel high enough to change the tire meets that criteria.
