Has anyone ever used a trailer aid device to change a tire on a trailer? It is designed for dual axle trailers and lifts one wheel off the ground so you can easily change the tire that has gone flat. I bought one a while back but am concerned about putting to much stress on the axle. Thoughts....
I use one on my wife's goose horse trailer. I've purchased one for my 5th wheel, but, am concerned about the stress too. I think that as it's a short time duration event, it SHOULD be fine, but, it'd be nice to see a factory rep say one way or the other.
Don't see it as any worse than when you or tire dealer jacks up one side and it puts the load of a major portion of the trailer on 2 tires. Wouldn't worry about using it for 15-20 minutes. They are designed for extra loading for a short time.
Thanks for the feedback everyone. I was thinking I would be ok using it since it would only be for such a short time, just wanted to get the opinion of others so I would feel better about it when the times comes.
Your over thinking this it is made to do the job and works great.
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Your over thinking this it is made to do the job and works great.
You mean that in your opinion it is made -> by someone who knows what they're doing <- to do the job. I always think about the quality of what I'm buying rather than just trusting corporate China. If that's "over-thinking", then so be it.
Can't see why not when had my blow out tire didn't touch the ground after shredding but full load was on other tire for about mile before I finally was able to stop and so far no known damage to the trailer....
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