Changing a Tire

[Metoo]

On a 38 ft travel trailer where is the jacking point on the trailer, as I have been reading that you should not use the axel as the lifting point, if you get a flat tire

[notanlines]

It is generally accepted that you can jack on the point that your axle meets your spring shackle. Better to use that point than to jack at a point that high in the air. There, of course, will be dissenters.

[rhagfo]

Originally Posted by notanlines

It is generally accepted that you can jack on the point that your axle meets your spring shackle. Better to use that point than to jack at a point that high in the air. There, of course, will be dissenters.

Agree 100%!!

[chuckster57]

That’s the spot we use.

[Metoo]

So if I understand correctly, place the jack under the left spring directly under where the axle sits on the spring, that's not putting too much stress on the spring. Right

[chuckster57]

Originally Posted by Metoo

So if I understand correctly, place the jack under the left spring directly under where the axle sits on the spring, that's not putting too much stress on the spring. Right

That’s correct. Between the large U bolts is best.

[Max23]

Don't put the jack on the spring itself. Put it under the U bolts clamping to the axle.

[Metoo]

Copy thank you

[Lee]

I carry one of these.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Quicker and safer for me.

[CWtheMan]

Page #24.

https://keystone-rv-dealer-app.cdn.p...ers-manual.pdf

[Metoo]

Thanks for the info

[maccam1]

i was told to use one of those,with that is there no jacking up the trailer required?

[dutchmensport]

I made my own "Trailer aid" as the store bought one would never be tall enough for the suspended tire to clear the ground. Also, jacks under the frame don't work very well as they are too short. This works great for me, and cost me $0.00 as it was all scrap lumber from an old barn that got torn down.









I carry it under the trailer:

[maccam1]

great idea
thanks for sharing

[Metoo]

I like the wood ramp thanks for the dimensions.

[WDPatterson]

Originally Posted by notanlines

It is generally accepted that you can jack on the point that your axle meets your spring shackle. Better to use that point than to jack at a point that high in the air. There, of course, will be dissenters.

I agree. I always put the Jack underneath where the shackles are. After all, they're bearing a load, anyway.

[8.1al]

Originally Posted by Lee

I carry one of these.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Quicker and safer for me.

I had one of these and got rid of it. I didn't like the idea of putting a 5,000-6,000 lb load on one tire/spring.

[WDPatterson]

Originally Posted by 8.1al

I had one of these and got rid of it. I didn't like the idea of putting a 5,000-6,000 lb load on one tire/spring.

I have to agree with you. Putting that much torsion on one side of the trailer can be destructive.
When all you need is to just lift the tire enough to remove it, any other means is Extreme and dangerous. My son-in-law has already replaced one leaf spring on the left side of his trailer due to that kind of tire change.

I just put a small bottle jack underneath the leaf spring u-bolt pad, loosen the lug nuts before lifting the tire off the ground, lift the tire about an inch off the ground, that's all that's necessary.

The other three tires do all the stabilizing. But, the higher you go, the more trouble you're asking for.

I quit using a full on floor jack, and went with this for the heavier jobs. It has a safety, and it's easy to slide around with its own very large base pad.

[Kirk's Keystone Outback.]

Originally Posted by Lee

I carry one of these.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Quicker and safer for me.

I also have the Trailer-Aid without the pad that's on the T.A. Plus.
I would like the pad because the groove is too narrow for the tire to site evenly inside.

[Kirk's Keystone Outback.]

Originally Posted by Metoo

I like the wood ramp thanks for the dimensions.

I also like the wood ramp for it's durability, but it weighs a lot more that the Camco Trailer-Aid. Food for thought.