Jacking up fifthwheel
Got new tires put on, guy jacked up trailer on axle, told him didnt think that was a good idea, he said as long as it close to where its bolted on no problem. Wondering what others think about this. ...
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MFL wrote:kaydeejay wrote:rhagfo wrote:Not to mention what that does to torque the frame if the front legs are down!
..............The issue for me jacking on the frame, is that it is so high, and you need to raise about 6" to 8" to get the tire off the ground.
That's why I only jack up my fiver when it's hitched to the truck; that way it can rotate if needed.
And I jack under the U-bolts.
Both good points here from Russ, and Keith. I have heard people say "you don't need to be hooked to truck, to lift side of FW", but I wouldn't do it with the landing gear down.
Just so much easier to change a tire, by lifting the axle an inch or so, than to lift frame high enough to raise the wheel.
Jerry
Another good point for lifting on the axle right under the spring. The small distance is no different than the axle steping over a small bump in the road.
