Jacking and tire replacement
Am getting a 5th wheel, 2012 PT Crusader, this week and will be doing a few repairs and maintenance adjustments. Tires are suspect. While they are not that old, their brand and origin leaves a lot to ...
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JIMNLIN wrote:
wicks..
sounds like a good plan.
I would add... jack the trailer first and then remove the wheels last. That way if the trailer slips of a jacks the wheels will be there.
Myself I use stacks of RR ties cut to 30"-32" lengths. Each stack is turned at different angles. Eliminates the block from rolling in case of gusty winds like we have here in the plains.
Personally, I much prefer to have the tire shop simply put a floor jack under the 2 spring perches on one side, jack it up, swap the tires, then do the other side. :B The only time I jack mine up is to lube the hubs once a year. Any other work is done by my "trailer guy". :B I did too much of this cr@p over the years, so I'll gladly have someone else do the dirty work.
Lyle
