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06-14-2019, 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by mike4339
I haven't had to change a tire yet, but I did buy a cordless impact driver and deep sockets for my truck and 5th wheel in the event that I do have to change a tire..I make sure the battery is fully charged before each trip, and put it in the storage area...much easier to remove the lug nuts, especially if wheel is already off the ground. And since I have a self leveling system, I would use that. I have heard don't jack under frame and axle, but in the event of a flat without the leveling system, I would opt for between the u-bolts.
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If you plan on depending on your electric drill, you will come across one or two lug nuts that it will not loosen..... and then what??? have a breaker bar that will fit your deep socket. One more thing to pack, but one more thing that you will cuss about for not having when you need it.
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2013 Forest River Salem Hemisphere SBT312QBUD
2001 CrewCab F-250 7.3 PowerStroke Diesel
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06-14-2019, 08:26 AM
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While we're on the subject of safe jacking, and tire changing, let us not forget to retorque the lug nuts, both before the trip, and after the tire change. I carry a cheapy torque wrench just for that purpose. Accurate enough for lug nuts. You won't be singing that Glenn Campbell song, "You picked a fine time to leave me loose wheel".
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2017 Crusader 315
2016 Boston Whaler Montauk 150
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06-14-2019, 09:35 AM
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Location: Lee's Summit, Missouri
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Now that there is funny, I don't care who you are. Wasn't that Kenny Rogers though?
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06-14-2019, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by CentralMePistol
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FYI
I was told by the parts manager at our dealership, so I can't confirm, that the rapid jack won't work if you have the "wide track" axles or however you describe it. Never tried a board ramp. Just a heads up for those that have the "wide track'. I'd hate for you to find it out on the side of the road.
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06-15-2019, 08:21 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Poison Ivy
Now that there is funny, I don't care who you are. Wasn't that Kenny Rogers though?
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I think you're right.
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2003 Duramax
2017 Crusader 315
2016 Boston Whaler Montauk 150
Former Montana owner
Colorado Cruiser, Over the Pass and Down the Hill
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06-15-2019, 10:47 AM
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Location: Missouri
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lewisra
FYI
I was told by the parts manager at our dealership, so I can't confirm, that the rapid jack won't work if you have the "wide track" axles or however you describe it. Never tried a board ramp. Just a heads up for those that have the "wide track'. I'd hate for you to find it out on the side of the road.
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Wondering if anyone can confirm this. I am just about to order one. I'm not sure what qualifies as a wide track axle. I have a Coachmen Freedom Express 248RBS.
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06-15-2019, 11:48 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stlsailor
Wondering if anyone can confirm this. I am just about to order one. I'm not sure what qualifies as a wide track axle. I have a Coachmen Freedom Express 248RBS.
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I don't know what a wide track is but my hubs are 31 inches center to center and it works for me. In my muddy back yard I had to put a board under it. I have the bigger one of the two.
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2016 APEX 215rbk
2016 F-150 4WD 3.55 3.5l ecoboost
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06-15-2019, 04:39 PM
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I have the wide axels, called EZ Tow they are 41 in apart. It will not work. On our SOB I used my leveling blocks to do the same thing, on this one, no go, not even close to lifting the other axle. You will need a Jack, or AAA RV. I have a Jack if I dont have cell service, but I have done side of the road trailer rocking enough times to not want to do it again.
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06-15-2019, 07:50 PM
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Leveling system works great if you have it. If not, I put bottle jack the same place ependydad does. Worked good so far.
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06-15-2019, 10:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jwfrede
I don't know what a wide track is but my hubs are 31 inches center to center and it works for me. In my muddy back yard I had to put a board under it. I have the bigger one of the two.
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Typical wheelbases are either 33" or 35" for 14" and 15" trailers. Never heard of 31" before.
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06-15-2019, 10:42 PM
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If you have some 2x6 leveling boards you can notch them half round out to match the axles to hold both axels and triple them up when jacking up. It would lift both wheels and support the weight and the notch would not harm your leveling abilities. This would be cheaper than the alternatives.
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06-16-2019, 07:50 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jwfrede
I don't know what a wide track is but my hubs are 31 inches center to center and it works for me. In my muddy back yard I had to put a board under it. I have the bigger one of the two.
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Originally Posted by babock
Typical wheelbases are either 33" or 35" for 14" and 15" trailers. Never heard of 31" before.
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Just fired up the old tape measure and the hubs are still 31" so you can say you've heard of it now.
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2016 APEX 215rbk
2016 F-150 4WD 3.55 3.5l ecoboost
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06-16-2019, 09:40 AM
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Location: Enid, OK
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Leveling jacks
So when using the leveling jacks, do you have to disconnect from TV
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06-16-2019, 10:29 AM
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Location: Southern IN
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Quote:
Originally Posted by S.kimbruce
So when using the leveling jacks, do you have to disconnect from TV
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No
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2017 Coachmen Apex 269RBKS with Summit Pkg.
2014 Ford Expedition with factory installed HD tow pkg.
Blue Ox SwayPro WDH
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06-16-2019, 10:35 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by S.kimbruce
So when using the leveling jacks, do you have to disconnect from TV
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If you are referring to the corner stabilizer jacks on a TT you do not use them to level, only to stabilize. Which means you put some force on the jacks but you are not adjusting the level(ok, so the TT may move an eighth or quarter of an inch or so). If I am traveling through and can get level enough without unhitching I don't unhitch. Usually do not use stabilizers to save time, but I could and put about the same amount of force on each corner without attempting to change level.
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2016 APEX 215rbk
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06-16-2019, 03:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by babock
Typical wheelbases are either 33" or 35" for 14" and 15" trailers. Never heard of 31" before.
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My “wide track” is 42”. 15” tires.
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