JesLookin
Appleton,WI
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We had a flat on I80 - south side of Chicago. Driver side tire. I use 2X8s each 12" long to level the 5er side to side. Made a ramp, drove the good tire up the ramp. 5er was very stable. Had the tire changed in about 1/2 hour. No need for any jacks.
2005 Sierra 285 BH
2003 Dodge 2500 Diesel, quad cab, short bed
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hypoxia
Arizona
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For a lot of us it's no big deal, I use a 12 or 15 ton jack which is very inexpensive. I'm usually on my way in 10-15 minutes.
If you're not comfortable doing it, don't. Especially on the drivers side tires, it is a risky operation & isn't for everyone. I always wonder how alert the drivers are as they whizz past a few feet away. I wonder how many are on a pain medication or have been thinking it's time for a nap.
I wonder if the smart guy lets someone else take the risk.
Jim
My Trailer Rebuild Project
2008 F-350 6.4 Diesel
1990 Collins 24' 5th Wheel
2001 Jayco 311RLS 5th Wheel
ATV Trailer follows the 5er
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SH
Lynden, WA
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SweetLou wrote:Just use Godd SA,s they excellent and will be able to handle your needs. Why risk dieing on the road for a tire?
I certainly agree with avoiding the risk but GS ERS was very unreliable for us. We cancelled and went with Coach.Net.
2003 Springdale 279
2007 Chev 2500 LMM Duramax/Allison
1993 Heritage
1989 Sporty
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FordDiesel250
I.P. Texas
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I have changed a tire on the side of the road and a trip to our campground. I always carry a floor jack along with a toolbox. Luckly the road was not busy and it took me about 20 minutes to change. The hardest part was jacking the trailer up with a small 2x4 umder the axle closet to the flat tire. Do not forget to block your wheels. Brother inlaw had a blow out on I65 near Nashville in the middle of the night and he related to me how much of a nightmare it was to change a tire with tractor trailers and cars and trucks zooming by at 70 mph. Bottom line be careful.
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tripod1977
Carson City,Nv
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I carry 2 six ton bottle jacks.Have changed at least 8 tires total on roadside.Use 1 jack and blocks under frame and other jack under effected axle and raise both together.Taking some weight with frame makes axle jack easier and safer.
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Lego NFO
Washington
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Everyone is talking about these bottle jacks. do they have enough lift height to effectively lift the axel up? obviously the answer is yes if a few of you use them, but from what I have been able to measure, it sure doesn't seem to lift high enough. What am I screwing up in my measurements???
thanks.
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Trider
Nova Scotia
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Espee:
We tow a fifth wheel. We use CAA RV Plus and have been very satisfied. They did send two tow vehicles for us when we had a breakdown with the truck. Have had several flat tires and they have responded quickly. The way to go as far as we are concerned.
2005 Silverado, Duramax Diesel/Allison Transmission, long bed
2003Golden Falcon29RLDS
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Sundowner1
Chesapeake, VA
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I also have a wimpy 6 ton bottle jack and I can lift my entire 5th wheel off the ground if I choose to do so as long as it is hooked to the truck.
I have lifted one side completely off the ground to change suspension components.
Sundowner
04 Chevy 2500HD, duramax, ext cab, short bed, 4X4
08 QUANTUM 325RKTS
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eyeguy
Twin Falls, ID
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8ntw8tn
Southeast Iowa
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I've changed two tires in my driveway. I run one tire up on a ramp made out of my leveling blocks and jack the other tire up with a 2 1/2 ton floor jack I carry in my truck tool box. Works for me. If I have to change one out on the road I have two sets of those safety triangles truckers use to move traffic out a safe distance.
'04.5 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad cab 4x4 SLT dually w/5.9 H.O. Cummins
'06 Carriage Cameo LXI F35CKQ w/MorRyde pinbox
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