Changing a tire on tt what do you use?

tinner12002 wrote:

bpounds wrote:

tinner12002 wrote:
I carry a trailer-aid, bottle jack, a 20volt Dewalt 1/2 impact with sockets, a 1/2" drive torque wrench and sometimes a 3 ton floor jack. I think I have it covered. Oh and 2 spares...lol!

You are either a guy who expects the worst (flats), or a guy who really enjoys changing tires.:)

Just kidding of course. I haven't had to change a trailer tire on the road in over 20 years, and even then it wasn't an RV. Have not yet had a flat on a camper, so perhaps complacency has led me to feel safe carrying the bare essentials. Yes, I am knocking on wood.

Personally I think all the torque checking some folks do is counterproductive. Like those who have to dig out the torque wrench every morning before setting out. Yes I torque them at installation, and I check them a couple of times during the first trip. Unless something weird catches my attention, there is no good reason to keep clicking them over repeatedly. Way too obsessive/compulsive, and likely to stress the studs over time.

When I first got my RV, my 3rd trip out I scuffed a curb on one side through a toll booth. About 100 miles later I had my first flat, 50 miles after that I had my second flat. As soon as I got back home I upgraded to 16" wheels and tires. Not had any issues to date but I don't mind being prepared. I travel with a toy hauler so I have the room to carry pretty much whatever I need though other than the spares, things don't require much room. I haven't used the trailer-aid so not sure how it will work if I do need it so I have alternatives...lol!

Scuffing a curb should not have given you a flat tire. But, Scuffing may mean something different to each person in different parts of the country.

kcmusa wrote:
whats with all these people carrying bottle jacks, I have my bottle of jack and some ice, Ill wait for help.

Be advised that help is not always in reach, so you could be waiting a very long time. Sometimes you actually have to do-it-yourself.

Our first call for flat tire help took about 4 hours, the second time we gave up after a very long wait.

whats with all these people carrying bottle jacks, I have my bottle of jack and some ice, Ill wait for help.

bpounds wrote:

tinner12002 wrote:
I carry a trailer-aid, bottle jack, a 20volt Dewalt 1/2 impact with sockets, a 1/2" drive torque wrench and sometimes a 3 ton floor jack. I think I have it covered. Oh and 2 spares...lol!

You are either a guy who expects the worst (flats), or a guy who really enjoys changing tires.:)

Just kidding of course. I haven't had to change a trailer tire on the road in over 20 years, and even then it wasn't an RV. Have not yet had a flat on a camper, so perhaps complacency has led me to feel safe carrying the bare essentials. Yes, I am knocking on wood.

Personally I think all the torque checking some folks do is counterproductive. Like those who have to dig out the torque wrench every morning before setting out. Yes I torque them at installation, and I check them a couple of times during the first trip. Unless something weird catches my attention, there is no good reason to keep clicking them over repeatedly. Way too obsessive/compulsive, and likely to stress the studs over time.

When I first got my RV, my 3rd trip out I scuffed a curb on one side through a toll booth. About 100 miles later I had my first flat, 50 miles after that I had my second flat. As soon as I got back home I upgraded to 16" wheels and tires. Not had any issues to date but I don't mind being prepared. I travel with a toy hauler so I have the room to carry pretty much whatever I need though other than the spares, things don't require much room. I haven't used the trailer-aid so not sure how it will work if I do need it so I have alternatives...lol!

tinner12002 wrote:
I carry a trailer-aid, bottle jack, a 20volt Dewalt 1/2 impact with sockets, a 1/2" drive torque wrench and sometimes a 3 ton floor jack. I think I have it covered. Oh and 2 spares...lol!

You are either a guy who expects the worst (flats), or a guy who really enjoys changing tires.:)

Just kidding of course. I haven't had to change a trailer tire on the road in over 20 years, and even then it wasn't an RV. Have not yet had a flat on a camper, so perhaps complacency has led me to feel safe carrying the bare essentials. Yes, I am knocking on wood.

Personally I think all the torque checking some folks do is counterproductive. Like those who have to dig out the torque wrench every morning before setting out. Yes I torque them at installation, and I check them a couple of times during the first trip. Unless something weird catches my attention, there is no good reason to keep clicking them over repeatedly. Way too obsessive/compulsive, and likely to stress the studs over time.

I carry a trailer-aid, bottle jack, a 20volt Dewalt 1/2 impact with sockets, a 1/2" drive torque wrench and sometimes a 3 ton floor jack. I think I have it covered. Oh and 2 spares...lol!

djgarcia wrote:

IdaD wrote:
Bottle jack works great and they don't take up much room or cost much.

Camping World sells a device called a "Travel Aide" that you set on the ground and just roll a tire up on and the bad tire is lifted up in the air so you can change the tire without having to use any jacks.

I just use a few 2X10's that I use for leveling. Roll one wheel up and the other one will hang freely. I do this whenever I do bearing work. Should work for a flat as well. I already have the leveling boards loaded up. Not having to pack a jack is one less thing i need to remember.

ol Bombero-JC wrote:

WTP-GC wrote:

CavemanCharlie wrote:

WTP-GC wrote:
Bottle jack and cordless impact. Check spare tire pressure before leaving.
On the side of a busy road, on drivers side = call for roadside assistance (no reason for everyone not to have this)
On passenger side or can get to rest area/gas station = DIY

I think a lot of people miss the point of having a spare. The only reason you have a spare is to get you from the point of "incident" to the absolute nearest place that can replace the original tire. Granted, this might be a long way off in some places, but in most places you can find a tire shop very quickly. You should never use your spare as a primary tire. Some people think they'll put the spare on and finish the travel day, then find a tire shop once you get to your destination. This is a recipe for trouble.

Kinda depends on your spare and how old it is. On my pickup the spare is just one of the regular tires.

Wasn't making a point about the type or quality or size of the tire. Just saying that when you use your spare, now you don't have one, so you need to fix/replace the tire as soon as possible.

Way too logical - but cut him some slack....he lives in a cave!..:W

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Yes I do live in a cave. lol

Sorry. I though you were referring to one of those temporary spares that we call "donuts" around here. I've seen a lot of people drive around on them like they are a normal tire.

I have also seen people remove there spare and use it as a regular tire even though it may be 10 years old.

I often, though not always, use the spare during the first tire change as one of the primary tires. In that way I only have to purchase 3 new tires the first time. Then I put a bald tire in the spare position. I then do not want to run that spare tire for very long .

my truck and trailer spare tires are regular tires/wheels.

my trailer did not come with a spare tire or mount. does now.

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