Where to place jack to change tires on CC 29RE

[CC75]

Ok, just when I thought this question was asked a billion times, here I go asking it.
I read through the owner's manual that the dealer gave me for my CC 29RE and noted that: "be sure the jack is placed firmly against the chassis frame" in a highlighted WARNING section.
So now when I go purchase new tires, I will have to deal with the tire store as to where to palace the jacks to change out my tires. They will most likely want to place the floor jacks under the axle. Some seem to suggest lifting both axles on the same side to distribute the weight. Others use some sort of Tandem Tire Changing Ramp gizmo, and there are even some that suggest that the 6-point leveling system (not recommended in manuals) is the way to go.
Is this question similar to: which truck is better, Ford, Chevy, RAM?

[banda]

Why not follow what the manual says?

[KMP44]

Most likely they are going to want to use the floor jack and usually the only place they can fit it is under the axle. Most tire shops should have a bottle jack, which is what you need to jack on the frame when the wheels are close together.


When I had my tires replaced, I had to have them ordered, so before I placed the order I went through all my requests with them - wanted it jacked on the frame, balanced with weights on the inside, metal bolt on stems for the TPMS... They said no problem and I placed the order.


Plus, they, like most places worked on the trailer outside while I left the tv hooked up. That gave me the opportunity to hang around and watch, so I know they did everything the way I asked them to. Worked out good.

[Flybob]

I contacted FR when I first got my TT. Here is the response I received.
Per the Manufacturer, they don't recommend that the customer change tires. In the case of an emergency, a tire company/specialist would be the best qualified person to perform the repair. If all else fails, anywhere on the frame underneath the unit near the wheel is the best bet.

[TURBS]

I jack on the axle right at the u bolts that holds it to the leaf spring.


TURBS
08 duramax tuned n modded
2011 32bhok Sabre
2015 camping "24 nights"

[Crockett]

we use a 10 ton floorjack and large chunks of timber to get to the frame and set jack stands. we get a look at all four at once that way.

[Crockett]

Originally Posted by TURBS

I jack on the axle right at the u bolts that holds it to the leaf spring.


TURBS
08 duramax tuned n modded
2011 32bhok Sabre
2015 camping "24 nights"

where i used to go before we landed the jack...great location

[dieselguy]

Per manufacturer ... they don't recommend customer change tires ??? Now to a farm boy ... that's pretty amusing. I place a jack directly under the axle between the UBolts on my 33IK.
The instructions from the vendor about only jacking up the unit by the frame is mainly a "CIA" for them as there will always be someone with little to no mechanical reasoning that tries to put the jack right in the middle of the axle and attempt to raise the entire unit at that point. I've went as far as placing a load cell on top of my jack under the axle as described above ... on my unit with the tire raised about 1/2" off the ground for easy removal, I'm only placing @2800 lbs on the point of contact. If you were to raise the units wheels off the ground by jacking on your frame, the weight would more than double depending on where you place the jack(s). There's many of us that follow the above procedure and always have absolute success. Join us if you reason to do so

[frozen]

Forget the jack. Run the other wheel up on blocks so the one you're working on is lifted off the ground. Why make this harder than it has to be?

[aceinspp]

Originally Posted by TURBS

I jack on the axle right at the u bolts that holds it to the leaf spring.


TURBS
08 duramax tuned n modded
2011 32bhok Sabre
2015 camping "24 nights"

X2 Done this with every type of Trailer I have owned. Later RJD

[dieselguy]

With 12K plus fivers, I'm not a real big fan of running the unit up on one axle. With axles being sized just barely enough to cover the unit weight to start with ... doubling up the weight on a single spindle just isn't how it plays out for me. Too great a chance of loosing camber on the axle resulting in tire wear issues. Yeah I know some of you do it, I would too if my fiver weighed 5K-6K.

[tomrob1161]

When I have to change a tire, I use a Trailer Aid Plus. You run one tire up on the Trailer Aid Plus and it raises the other tire off the ground. When I had my blowout, I called Good Sam Road Service, when the guy came out, I ask him if he wanted to use my Trailer Aid Plus. He had never heard of one nor seen one. He used mine to change the tire and bought 3 Trailer Aid Plus for his service fleet. If you decide to buy one, they come in black or yellow, I recommend buying a yellow one, it's easier to see so your chances of forgetting to put it back in the trailer is minimized.

[beagle22b07]

I don't have springs. Looks like a torsion bar suspension. Rockwood MiniLite 2104

[V-Lite Fun]

Originally Posted by frozen

Forget the jack. Run the other wheel up on blocks so the one you're working on is lifted off the ground. Why make this harder than it has to be?

Buy a Trailer Aid. You drive one wheel up on it to lift the other wheel off the ground. It works great if you have to change a tire on the road.

[oldgold]

Yep.. I use 12k lb Rhino Ramps. Either pull up on it with the front wheel or back the rear wheel on it. Use it for all of our double axle trailers. I keep one of them in the bed of my truck at all times along with a breaker bar and impact sockets.

[Jim in Halifax]

Originally Posted by frozen

Forget the jack. Run the other wheel up on blocks so the one you're working on is lifted off the ground. Why make this harder than it has to be?

I agree!!!! That is the way I have done it and safer!!!!!!.J

[MilCop4523]

why would you use a jack?
Trailer Aid -Travel Trailer Jack - PPL Motor Homes

research this product on line and then tell us if you still feel comfortable on your hands and knees or back to crawl under the trailer on the side of the highway?

[banda]

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

[MilCop4523]

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.

sort of why i suggested they research the unit...

The length of the device is spelled out, and take a quick measurement of your wheel spacing to ensure you have the proximity you need to make it work for your application

[Jim in Halifax]

If you carry 2 x 6" or 8" wood blocks or the orange square levelling blocks these will work as well....the trailer aid is just another thing that one has to carry and store..J