Mr Gadget
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Post by Mr Gadget on Sept 15, 2020 15:32:03 GMT -5
I have a 2020 KZ Durango Gold 356RLT and realize that if I have to change a flat tire, I don't have a jack to lift the trailer. What size bottle jack should I have on hand?
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Post by Chuck on Sept 15, 2020 17:12:22 GMT -5
We carry a 5ton bottle jack, it's not that big but will left the axle if needed to change a tire, I also carry a small trap to lay down to keep somewhat clean 
Safe Travels 
Chuck
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Post by Edd505 on Sept 16, 2020 19:48:35 GMT -5
Yes 5 ton or more, use the frame to jack not the axle. An alternative is to use something under the good tire to raise the flat, like a stack of lego blocks, pull the good tire on lifts the flat. I'm getting lazy as I age and call CoachNet (my road side insurance) and in a short time a young guy shows up to change it, sign the invoice done.
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Post by nvguy on Sept 16, 2020 22:47:43 GMT -5
I use the wood block method, pull the coach up on 'em and its easy to do the change, this last go-round, I still had to use the jack (6 ton) to get the axle up enough to get the tire with air installed. since we are discussing jacks and their use I will now hijack this thread. Another member here has been promoting metal valve stems, and while I agree, I never found time to replace the ones on my rig...until now:  Due to the angle, the missing valve stem isn't obvious (first time I have ever seen that happen), which is what I think was the root cause of this- the stem failed and an instant flat was the result. No other damage to the casing was noted..Needless to say when I installed the new tires (this one and the one right behind it) all of 'em got metal valve stems. |
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Post by laknox on Sept 17, 2020 10:27:20 GMT -5
I bought a 4 ton bottle jack when I got my first FW, thinking that 8,000 lb capacity would be enough to lift one axle. WRONG! First time I went to use it, it simply wouldn't work. This was on an 11,360 GVW rig, so you'd think it would lift one wheel, right?. So, went back to Harbor Freight and got a 12 ton "trucker's" low profile jack. THAT lifted it without a problem. (I was jacking each wheel to grease the hubs via the EZLube axles.) The one flat I had on my old Komfort, I ended up using the stock screw jack from my truck and it worked like a champ, with little to no resistance. Not sure what the capacity of it is, but it was plenty.
Lyle
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Post by Chuck on Sept 18, 2020 15:31:43 GMT -5
Yes 5 ton or more, use the frame to jack not the axle. An alternative is to use something under the good tire to raise the flat, like a stack of lego blocks, pull the good tire on lifts the flat. I'm getting lazy as I age and call CoachNet (my road side insurance) and in a short time a young guy shows up to change it, sign the invoice done. LOL Edd, I'm with you, I either call Cooachnet or USAA to have someone come out an fix the flat or change the tire, but I do carry a jack just in case, like a good boy scount I try to be prepared for most anything
Chuck
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Azdusty
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Post by Azdusty on Sept 20, 2020 19:19:05 GMT -5
Either a fifth or 1/2 gallon depending if I am in a sharing mood.   |
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Post by laknox on Sept 21, 2020 10:42:59 GMT -5
Either a fifth or 1/2 gallon depending if I am in a sharing mood. I shop at Costco, so it's always a handle for me. :-) Lyle |
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Mr Gadget
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Post by Mr Gadget on Sept 21, 2020 10:43:19 GMT -5
Thanks for the responses, looks like 5 ton is the answer.
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Post by laknox on Sept 21, 2020 11:05:24 GMT -5
Thanks for the responses, looks like 5 ton is the answer. Not enough jack, IMO. For the price, you can't beat the one I have: www.harborfreight.com/12-ton-heavy-duty-low-profile-industrial-hydraulic-bottle-jack-66569.html. Low profile, so you can easily get it under the spring perch of a flat tire. Has a screw-out extension and telescopes, too. Yeah, you have to pump it a few more times, but you don't even put a strain on it. Also, (and I need to get one, too), get an axle cradle that slips on the jack. Edd505 says to jack on the frame but, personally, I'll jack on the spring perch before I jack on =any= Lippert frame. :-) FWIW, I've never seen any tire shop that =didn't= jack on the spring perch. Lyle |
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