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996scott
03-17-2015, 04:36 PM
just curious as to what everyone uses for changing trailer tires on the road. I have used the one from my Suburban for the most part but it really doesn't work very good. I would like to find something better that I can throw in back of the Suburban when heading out.

trayson
03-17-2015, 04:52 PM
Well, when I do a bigger trip, I just throw the aluminum floor jack into the trunk of our truck.

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/photo-16.jpg

viking
03-17-2015, 04:58 PM
I have a bottle jack I carry around in the truck. Also carry some blocks of wood in case I need to prop it up a bit. I've used it quite a bit for the camper and boat trailers already in the last few years.

sivs1
03-17-2015, 05:42 PM
I've used the bottle jack out of the truck as I do not have a desire to haul around the 70lbs floor jack I use around the house. Bottle jack is a pain but it works. And like Viking I have taken a few 2x6's and made a ramp since I have a tandem trailer I can use the wood rather than a jack all together.

mmandley
03-17-2015, 05:48 PM
I use the same jack as Trayson mentioned, its pretty light, 25ish pounds I think. I only have taken it on long trips, long as in out of state.

I took it not only for the boat but because I don't like factory truck jacks and in case i got a flat on it.

I think Bottle jacks are fine, with some wood blocks to add stability.

newty
03-17-2015, 05:54 PM
Perfect size with a case for travel.
21541

That Guy
03-17-2015, 07:52 PM
I use one of these....

https://www.etrailer.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/pics/A/M/AM3620_14_1000.jpg

or in the past had one of these...

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61xLaTKBe8L._SX522_.jpg

Much quicker than a standard jack and I don't get dirty or as sweaty crawling around on the ground getting it setup.

Plus it's light and compact that I just attached it to my spare tire so it's always with the trailer. I just keep my lug wrench under my trucks backseat and I'm good to go.

kaneboats
03-17-2015, 10:59 PM
I just lift it up by hand and spin the nuts off. No wrench or jack needed. If we forget the spare I just run along side and hold her up. This is usually only good for a hundred miles or so though. Eat right and take care of yourself.

newty
03-17-2015, 11:13 PM
Kane, We talking about the same thing?

drb59
03-18-2015, 10:01 AM
I always carry my floor jack on long trips. It has come in handy a couple of times and makes the job so much easier.

bergermaister
03-18-2015, 10:52 AM
I just lift it up by hand and spin the nuts off. No wrench or jack needed. If we forget the spare I just run along side and hold her up. This is usually only good for a hundred miles or so though. Eat right and take care of yourself.

Gotta do whatcha gotta do with that single axle trailer :cool:

trayson
03-18-2015, 11:30 AM
kane, we talking about the same thing?

lmao!!!!!!

996scott
03-18-2015, 12:19 PM
I use one of these....

https://www.etrailer.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/pics/A/M/AM3620_14_1000.jpg

or in the past had one of these...

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61xLaTKBe8L._SX522_.jpg

Much quicker than a standard jack and I don't get dirty or as sweaty crawling around on the ground getting it setup.

Plus it's light and compact that I just attached it to my spare tire so it's always with the trailer. I just keep my lug wrench under my trucks backseat and I'm good to go.

Just ordered the "trailer-aid" from amazon. Looks a lot easier then dealing with jacks. Thanks guys.

beat taco
03-18-2015, 03:53 PM
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/18/f1fd0fe9b53b1bbdf728890dad302b24.jpg

Only works on a tandem trailer. Doubles as a wheel chock and prop chock. I have as many as any of you local guys want.

newty
03-18-2015, 06:32 PM
I buy the biggest one they have. Could be a long trip.21543

viking
03-18-2015, 08:12 PM
I like your style! Nice one.....LOL

beat taco
03-19-2015, 12:27 AM
Newty for the win!

DOCDRS
03-19-2015, 01:07 AM
I found that the best and most versatile one is Jack in the Box

kaneboats
03-19-2015, 10:17 PM
Nope. Going with the bottle on this one. You get two or three bottles of Newty's Jack and you can go ahead and call it "floor Jack".

DOCDRS
03-20-2015, 02:37 PM
As long you don't get confused for the notorious Jackalope

rdlangston13
03-22-2015, 11:13 AM
I use a "simple jack". Only works with tandem axle trailers though. Basically its 3 2x8s screw together to form a stair stepping pattern. put it in front of or behind the good tired on the side and pull the trailer up and it will lift the flat one right off the ground. Cost was about 2 bucks for the screws, used scrap wood at a home construction site in my neighbor hood

viking
03-22-2015, 12:57 PM
I use a "simple jack". Only works with tandem axle trailers though. Basically its 3 2x8s screw together to form a stair stepping pattern. put it in front of or behind the good tired on the side and pull the trailer up and it will lift the flat one right off the ground. Cost was about 2 bucks for the screws, used scrap wood at a home construction site in my neighbor hood

NICE........got a pic of using it in action?

rdlangston13
03-22-2015, 01:06 PM
NICE........got a pic of using it in action?

I'll try to remember to take one when I get home in April