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RAllison's avatar
RAllison
Explorer
Mar 25, 2021

Changing flat tires?

Getting ready to retire and travel with my travel trailer a lot more. Was thinking about getting another spare tire so I have 2 and a 1/2" impact to change them with. And that got me wondering how many people change their own tires and how many people wait on roadside assistance to show up.
  • jdc1's avatar
    jdc1
    Explorer II
    Mar 25, 2021
    Use blocks....just drive the good tire up onto 3 2X8's. The flat tire will be high enough to remove and re-install. But, you might want to keep that jack around...in case both tires get mangled.
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Mar 25, 2021
    Trailer/5th wheel...I carry ONE spare and will change my own flat tire
    Have 1/2" drive breaker bar/socket to loosen lug nuts (2' cheater pipe if necessary)
    4 way Lug wrench to spin the lug nuts off/back on
    1/2" drive Torque Wrench to properly tighten
    2 6-ton bottle jacks with 12x12 wood bases

    MH with 19.5"---22" tires......NOPE
    Call Roadside
    Besides most don't carry spare for MH

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