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07-11-2013, 09:37 PM
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Changing a flat tire
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07-11-2013, 09:50 PM
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When I changed my tires, I tried using a ramp made out of lynx blocks- I went up 4" or 5" and it wasn't enough to get my other tire off of the ground due to my EquaFlex Suspension. I'd worry that the TrailerAide wouldn't get me off of the ground.
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07-11-2013, 09:52 PM
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Always Learning
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There's also been a thread here in the last few months- you can do a search and they should come up.
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07-12-2013, 07:00 AM
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Location: Peachtree City, GA
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Sure does. I personally haven't used one, but we have one for our church trailer (heavier than my camper). A friend of mine recently had to change one of its tires and said it worked great. So now I have one in the camper as well.
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07-12-2013, 07:41 AM
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Location: Louisville, KY
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I use 2 x 6 scrap lumber for leveling blocks.
I can put 2 pieces in front of a tire and pull up on it and the other tire
on that side will be off the ground.
No jack or special thingamagig to lift the wheel needed! 
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07-12-2013, 07:48 AM
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I use the black one works great, use it to do the bearings too.
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07-12-2013, 10:40 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
it wasn't enough to get my other tire off of the ground due to my EquaFlex Suspension.
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I borrowed one from a friend when I was swapping wheels and tires and it would not provide enough lift for me either, because of the equaflex. I tried setting it on a 2x4 and using a ramp of leggos could not get it to lift enough.
I ended up needing a jack to get mine off the ground, now there is a bottle jack that lives in the basement for occasions that call for lifting a tire off the ground.
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07-12-2013, 10:46 AM
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They work great ONLY if the rim with the flat will come up off the ground when you drive the good wheel up on it. I have one and have to put a 2X8 under it to get the flat off the ground. Once on, it's very secure. I suggest to buy one locally and return it if it doesn't do the job.
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10-15-2013, 04:06 PM
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Location: Broken Arrow, OK
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We had a tire with a very slow leak on our last trip and it had us wondering how we would change trailer tire (2304S) 14" tire. We carry a bottle jack where is the safe place to put it? Will Trailer Aid work on our size trailer & tires?
Pam
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11-13-2013, 11:03 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Santa Teresa, NM
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I wouldn't be without a Trailer-aid for changing tires on a tandem axle trailer, repacking bearings, and adjusting brakes.
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11-13-2013, 11:23 PM
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Location: Idaho
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Quote:
Originally Posted by iluvlcy
We had a tire with a very slow leak on our last trip and it had us wondering how we would change trailer tire (2304S) 14" tire. We carry a bottle jack where is the safe place to put it? Will Trailer Aid work on our size trailer & tires?
Pam
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Under the axle is where you want the jack. just be sure the jack will fit under the axle when a tire IS flat.
Nothing worse than a jack to tall.
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01-27-2014, 03:05 PM
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Location: Palm Coast FL
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Just do not place the jack under the "axle" as the axle tube will not support the weight of a trailer. You will crimp the axle tube and then bad things happen. Jack on the frame, near the axle. Use something to spread the force point of the jack out a bit, like a 2x6 square of wood.
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01-27-2014, 03:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ford Idaho
Under the axle is where you want the jack. just be sure the jack will fit under the axle when a tire IS flat.
Nothing worse than a jack to tall.
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If you use a Jack under the axle, do not put the jack where it touches the axle tube. Only place the jack where it is located on the axle U Bolt.
I now have a Trailer Aid and it works great.
I have used the stacking leveling blocks to change tires.
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