Where to place jack to change tires on CC 29RE

[oldgold]

Originally Posted by banda

The trailer aid doesn't work with all trailers. On some it does not lift the tire high enough off the ground.

You can always raise or lower the tongue jack to raise or lower the front tire. If all you had was a block of wood or ramp and the flat tire didn't quite come off the ground.

[mcnabbwr]

Originally Posted by banda

The trailer aid doesn't work with all trailers. On some it does not lift the tire high enough off the ground.

X2 Needed the trailer aid two days ago, doesn't raise my unit high enough too lift the tire off the ground. Had to get out the bottle Jack, so the trailer aid is now in the garage.

[V-Lite Fun]

Best price for Trailer Aid is Walmart.com. $30 or less.

[mbienve]

Don't trust tire stores to do it the right way either. I bought 4 new tires at a tire store that specializes in large trucks. When I looked at the way they jacked it up, I couldn't believe it. They put the floor jack in the middle of the axle and lifted it. When I told the clerk, he didn't say much, but when they did the other axle, they put the jack near the springs.

[beagle22b07]

Originally Posted by mcnabbwr

X2 Needed the trailer aid two days ago, doesn't raise my unit high enough too lift the tire off the ground. Had to get out the bottle Jack, so the trailer aid is now in the garage.

How does the Trailer Aid work with torsion bar suspension?

[camper1999]

I use two bottle jacks. One placed behind the rear tire and one in front of the front tire, on the frame. I jack slowly putting equally pressure on both jacks

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by beagle22b07

How does the Trailer Aid work with torsion bar suspension?

I made mine out of wood (copied dimensions from a Trailer Aid) and it worked fine when I tried it out just to see if it worked. Hope I never have to actually use it on the road tho', but I carry it on the back bumper.

[Keisling]

OC,

Do you happen to have a template of your homebrew "Trailer Aid" that you can share?

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by Keisling

OC,

Do you happen to have a template of your homebrew "Trailer Aid" that you can share?

Sorry I don't, I just got the measurements from one at a local trailer store. I asked permission and the owner said to go ahead.

Once you get the length, you can see the height you want and measure the dia of your tire and lay it out from there.

[Blackhat6mike]

I've used the Trailer Aide "wedge" on several occasions for flats and rotations. Just rotated all 4 of my tires in less than one hour. No crawling around under the unit, no jack stands, no jacks, etc. I use two for rotations.
If you need more lift, put a 2x6 under the bottom of the wedge. I have Dexter axles that work on torque and they lift off on just the wedge without extra lift.

[Blackhat6mike]

Originally Posted by beagle22b07

How does the Trailer Aid work with torsion bar suspension?

The Trailer Aid comes in two heights. Why not get the tallest?? Or add a 2x6 under it.
It works fine with torsion axles. Mine are Dexters.
Can't believe anyone with dual axles would use jacks anymore. Way too much trouble AND danger. So simple to use.

[trbomax]

I have a big ass bottle jack . I welded a 3" piece of 3/8 x 3/8 x 3' angle iron on the top of the ram.I place this under the axel at the U bolts and lift away.The "V" of the angle iron cradels the axel at two points and its just about impossible to even make it slip out.Ive had this for at least 30 yrs now,used on many of the drag boat trailers,horse trailers and the Kenworth motorhome and I aint never bent nuthin!

[DKRITTER]

Originally Posted by OldCoot

Sorry I don't, I just got the measurements from one at a local trailer store. I asked permission and the owner said to go ahead.

Once you get the length, you can see the height you want and measure the dia of your tire and lay it out from there.

What does that weigh?

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by DKRITTER

What does that weigh?

Have no idea, never weighted it. I don't plan on carrying it any farther than to a wheel and hope I never have to take it off the bumper. I would probably use my bottle jack if I have a flat.

[Blackhat6mike]

My Trailer Aid weighs about 10 lbs and is a plastic/rubber material that water can't hurt. I can change a tire in approx 15 min and my knees [much less my body] never touch the ground.
The "Wedge" idea is sooo simple and safe. If you have two or more axles, it is the way to go.

[Flybob]

I use two floor jacks. One under each axle with a curved wood block right at the spring shackle. I have found that by jacking both axles at the same time to just move the tires off the ground, you minimize any torque stress on the frame. Once up, I add jack stands under frame just behind floor jacks as a safety measure. Have never had an issue doing this.

[vinmaker]

A wooden Trailer Aid has got to weight quite a bit. It looks huge!

Vin.

[Vern]

Originally Posted by Blackhat6mike

The Trailer Aid comes in two heights. Why not get the tallest?? Or add a 2x6 under it.
It works fine with torsion axles. Mine are Dexters.
Can't believe anyone with dual axles would use jacks anymore. Way too much trouble AND danger. So simple to use.

My Windjammer has torsion axles. I changed two flats and installed 4 new tires on my TT using the Trailer Aid on a piece of 2"x8" last month. Worked great. The Trailer Aid is the right tool.

[Crockett]

I bet Islander could make a sweet matching trailer aid for his wooden lock and chocks...

[Scotty]

Bought an Andersen trailer aid when I bought my WDH only to discover that I can't use it due to my hemi having the Wide trax axles (17" apart). Oh well, I do have plenty of clearance if I decide to go to 16" wheels.