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Old 08-19-2018, 05:22 PM   #1
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All set up at campground with a flat tire.

We are all set up for a week camping and find 1 tire has a piece of metal in it and going flat. We have 2 slides, 1 small and 1 large. Can anyone advise me as to how to change this tire? Does the slides being out effect this? We have a 30' Rockwood with dual axles and independent suspension. Any help appreciated.
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Old 08-19-2018, 05:43 PM   #2
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You should be able to jack the side of your rig up enough to have the flat tire almost off the ground. With jacks and blocks it will be fine while you get the tire repaired or replaced.

Take your time....I’m sure other campers will help you out.
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Old 08-19-2018, 10:07 PM   #3
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What I would do if I didn’t have tools for changing a tire, is call a mobile tire repair service. Don’t pull the metal out. Just leave it where it is. Add air to the tire if possible and there is an air compressor is available for inflating the tire. Otherwise if having no jack, I would put the slide back in, hitch up the trailer, and drive the good tire next to the flat tire up in some blocks to raise the flat tire off the ground once the flat tire lug nuts were loosened. Remove the lugs the rest of the way once the flat is off the ground and put the spare tire on or load up the damaged tire and take it into town to be replaced. Again, the spare tire needs proper inflation and then back the trailer off the blocks or lower the jack. I have changed plenty of trailer tires on the road having a jack, tools and spare tire. If I didn’t have that, I would just call a mobile tire repair service providing the size of the damaged tire so they can bring a new one out. Not all trailers are equipped with spare tires, jacks, and lug wrenches for replacing tires to include a tire pump or air compressor for adding air to a spare tire that is low on air.
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Old 08-20-2018, 01:44 PM   #4
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I talked with a tech at the RV dealer we bought from. He said we should be fine jacking it up since the flat is on the side opposite the slides. Does that sound correct?
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Old 08-20-2018, 02:17 PM   #5
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I would raise the stabilizers
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Old 08-20-2018, 02:22 PM   #6
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Yeah, jack it up as needed but raise the stabilizer jacks first.
At least you've got a week to get it fixed!
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Old 08-20-2018, 02:26 PM   #7
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Yeah, jack it up as needed but raise the stabilizer jacks first.
At least you've got a week to get it fixed!
I think we'll run the slides in, raise the jacks a bit, take the tire off, put a jack stand on, and then run the slides back out. Does that sound okay?
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Old 08-20-2018, 02:33 PM   #8
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I think we'll run the slides in, raise the jacks a bit, take the tire off, put a jack stand on, and then run the slides back out. Does that sound okay?
Sounds like extra work but OK. If you aren't going to put on the spare, just taking the tire to town for repair, it's a good idea to put a jack stand under the frame in addition to the jack you used to raise it.
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Old 08-20-2018, 02:41 PM   #9
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You were given good advice from Splitshaft that seemed to work. If you do not have anything to work with just call a mobile rv repair to get you back on good tires. Often the park personel can give you some assistance.
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Old 08-20-2018, 03:11 PM   #10
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Some insurance companies offer free road service. You could check there.
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Old 08-21-2018, 01:42 PM   #11
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If you have independent suspension remember NOT to jack up your trailer by the axels. You could bend them. If you are fairly close to town, just get a bottle jack and jack it up by the frame and put on the spare. When you get the tire repaired, use it as the spare. Don't forget to re-torque your wheel after 25 miles of driving.
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Old 08-21-2018, 01:44 PM   #12
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we lost a complete tire on the last trip rim was there but what was left of tire didnt know it was towing great campground owner told me wben i pulled up
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Old 08-21-2018, 02:07 PM   #13
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If the wheel is still good, you can just get a new tire for it. If the wheel was damaged you may need to get a new wheel as well. Tough part will be getting it off since you don't have a tire to hold it in place while you break the lug nuts. If you can get them, getting a GoodYear Endurance tire would be the way to go. Don't know how close you are to a town with a good tire store in it. If you don't have any, but, have a Wall Mart, sometimes they have the tire/wheel combo in their automotive department. I don't know how good those tires are, though. We put on the Endurance tires last year and love them. Bell Tire and Discount Tire have them if there isn't a GoodYear store around. At least you have two weeks and can leave the trailer and just take the wheel in. When our AC went this year we couldn't find a mobile RV repair anywhere in the area (Northern Michigan) who would come out and repair it. Tires, though, you may be able to find a mobile tire repair a lot easier. Just watch out how they jack up your trailer.
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Old 08-21-2018, 02:13 PM   #14
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Some insurance companies offer free road service. You could check there.
x2. This would be my suggestion.
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Old 08-21-2018, 02:16 PM   #15
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I talked with a tech at the RV dealer we bought from. He said we should be fine jacking it up since the flat is on the side opposite the slides. Does that sound correct?

Sounds fine. Easier to get to it and less weight than with the slide in.
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Old 08-22-2018, 06:40 AM   #16
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We are all set up for a week camping and find 1 tire has a piece of metal in it and going flat. We have 2 slides, 1 small and 1 large. Can anyone advise me as to how to change this tire? Does the slides being out effect this? We have a 30' Rockwood with dual axles and independent suspension. Any help appreciated.
I had my first China bomb issue, Blown Power King Tow Max. I struggled to jack up the trailer as you really have to be careful where you lift it. I would highly recommend that you purchase a Camco Trailer Aid tire lift. Trailer Aid is a 4 1/2 inch lift. Camco also lists a Trailer Aid Plus that is 5 1/5 inch lift. Camping dealers have them for $54.95. They are available from Amazon for about $20 for the regular one and $40 for the plus and can get two day shipping if you are a Prime member. It makes lifting the tire an effortless 30 second core. I would highly recommend this item. Also,Goodyear has brought the manufacture of their trailer tires back to the USA. The Marathon is being discontinued and being replaced by the Endurance with stronger side walls and better tread adhesion qualities ( according to their sales pitch).They have Made in the USA embossed on the sidewall. We have a 29’ Flagstaff TT and the regular one gave me plenty of clearance.
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Old 08-22-2018, 06:46 AM   #17
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Camco Trailer Aid oe Trailer Aid Plus is the way to go. Best pice is on Amazon with free 2 day shipping for Amazon Prime members. Makes lifting the tire a safe 30 second procedure.
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