Boy Scout Class A Spare Tire

[Springerdad]

Originally Posted by NoviBill

My take - If you have the background (or want to develop it) to change a tire, carry one along with the gear required. Otherwise carry a few cans of fix-a-flat and get a good TPS (more likely to prevent an issue with good tire pressure). The nice thing about being in a MH is you have food, water and a bathroom. Waiting 24 hours is not a major.

Please no fix a flat. It ruins tires. It ruins both steel and aluminum wheels if it's left in too long. It clogs up valves. It makes it very difficult to perform a proper repair. It's messy to clean up. Put it in there and be prepared for an extra charge for that cleanup. And, if you don't have an air compressor with you, those cans will never air the tire up completely if it's flat.

[Murbella7]

Originally Posted by NoviBill

My take - If you have the background (or want to develop it) to change a tire, carry one along with the gear required. Otherwise carry a few cans of fix-a-flat and get a good TPS (more likely to prevent an issue with good tire pressure). The nice thing about being in a MH is you have food, water and a bathroom. Waiting 24 hours is not a major.

But getting stuck on the shoulder of a road is no fun. You will be on uneven ground probably leaning at a reasonable (?) angle. You will also be hoping that the ground is nice and firm, not soft and slushy. Also, any large vehicle passing you will buffet your vehicle possibly causing liquid spills, making it hard to relax and even cooking may be an issue. So it will not be too comfortable sitting there for more than a couple of hours.

[sask]

A lot of gear and effort to change tire yourself. These are big tires and heavy... at least they should be if you have a quality tire. When I was in my 20s and farming, we did this type of stuff all the time. Now that I am retired and recovering from medical treatment... no thanks. I carry a matching spare and let the people who do this for a living change it.

3/4 inch socket for wheel nut $10
3/4 inch x 36 inch breaker bar $50
3/4 inch x 12 inch socket extension $10
Wheel nut spinner $20
3/4 inch 50 to 300 pound torque wrench $120
10 ton bottle jack $60
4x6 blocking $20
Jack stands $50

So about $300 in tools that would weigh well over 100 pounds.

Now break nuts
Jack it up
Setup jack stands
Spin off nuts
Lift off 2 x 120 pound tires (inner dual)
Lift out 120 pound spare
Lift and mount 2 x 120 pound tires
Spin on nuts
Torque nuts to 175 pounds
Lift off jack stands and remove them
Gather blocking
Drop back onto ground
Stow 120 pound flat



I would sooner sit in the shade with my favorite beverage and watch.