Outfitting new 5th wheel

Phydeauxman wrote:
We just bought our first RV and are in the process of outfitting it with all the things we need. Want to make sure I have what I need to change a flat tire on the trailer. Wanted to get some feedback from the experienced RV'ers out there on the best things to carry along to handle a flat.

Chances are good that whatever jack your truck is equipped with will also lift one axle on the trailer. It is recommended that you actually try that in your driveway before hand.

You will need a lug wrench. The one in your truck probably will NOT work. A socket that fits the lugs and a good sized 1/2" drive breaker bar will be cheap to purchase. Again, test it in your driveway. In my case none of my sockets would fit the counterbore in the wheels. Socket OD was too large. Found what I needed at Harbor Freight, and not much money. Those sockets have been handy for all my vehicles.

As for a jack, many here just pull the good trailer tire up on leveling blocks, which lifts the flat tire enough for changing. So that's an option too. Test it in your driveway.

Some of the OCD types around here also carry a torque wrench. I don't, but it can't hurt to do so.