Will we need a bigger truck jack?

I have a 20 ton jack, I can change the tires without removing my camper

AKSuperDually wrote:
I've never had a "key" to the spare, so I've always considered it unusable.

There are a few YouTube videos and threads on fordtrucks that show how to get by this issue using a bolt extractor socket to let down the tire and pop the lock out with screwdriver, so you can use the jack handle end. My new to me truck didn't have a key either.

I have had to change flats twice. I used the OEM jack after I raised the TC. On a GM with a TC that has a step you have to raise the TC to get the spare down.

Gripnriprod wrote:

jmcgsd wrote:
If the camper has electric jacks, just lift the TC enough to take the load off the truck then jack up the truck to change the tire.

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Yup....this is the right answer.

Of course....the fun would be getting to the spare in the first place.

Since I almost always tow a trailer on long trips, I just carry a spare wheel and tire in the trailer. I've never had a "key" to the spare, so I've always considered it unusable. I've been to 3 dealerships and none of them were able to get me a p/n or order a key to get my spare down. Stupid amounts of frustration. One of these days...I'll cut it off.

I hope not to change one, but based on recommendations on rv.net, I picked up a 12 ton jack. One other thing to keep in mind is that spares are hard to let down with camper on.

jmcgsd wrote:
If the camper has electric jacks, just lift the TC enough to take the load off the truck then jack up the truck to change the tire.

X2

If the camper has electric jacks, just lift the TC enough to take the load off the truck then jack up the truck to change the tire.