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Changing the Tire

CyclonicCyclonic Member Posts: 1,232
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States the T@Bpole has camped, so far ;)
Nathan & Becky... 2013 Ford F150 FX4 TAB HLR... 2012 LG T@B T@Bpole.
Sterling, VA
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  • TerryV6TerryV6 Member Posts: 1,092
    In regards to changing tires, my car has a sissors jack.  I thought I read somewhere that you shouldn't use this on the camper.  If so, what are people bringing along just in case...
    Terry & Jody...  2016 Dodge Ram 1500
    2016 NuCamp 320 T@B Max S
    T@bbey  Road   
    Appleton,  WI





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  • NomadNomad Member Posts: 7,209
    My Jeep scissors jack. Haven't had to use it but I don't see why it wouldn't work.
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  • ScottGScottG Administrator Posts: 5,553
    The only thing I can think of is that a scissors jack (or any other small jack) might be unstable if the T@B is only balancing on one wheel and the tongue caster.

    The T@B describes an elaborate tire change ritual that involves the tongue jack and the rear stabilizers. Personally, I'd go with the scissors jack (under the frame behind the wheel, not under the axle) but now that you've raised the issue, I might do so with a solid block under the tongue jack in place of the roly-poly caster. 
    2015 T@B S

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  • PhotomomPhotomom Member Posts: 2,217
    ScottG said:
    The only thing I can think of is that a scissors jack (or any other small jack) might be unstable if the T@B is only balancing on one wheel and the tongue caster.

    The T@B describes an elaborate tire change ritual that involves the tongue jack and the rear stabilizers. Personally, I'd go with the scissors jack (under the frame behind the wheel, not under the axle) but now that you've raised the issue, I might do so with a solid block under the tongue jack in place of the roly-poly caster. 
    Would that be a good use of the wheel dock, to stabilize the caster wheel?
    John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York
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  • ScottGScottG Administrator Posts: 5,553
    Yes, the wheel dock would probably serve much the same purpose.

    Either way, I would use extreme caution using a small-footprint jack under this trailer. If you are at all in doubt, the method described in the manual seems more stable to me. Also, remember that in no case should you crawl under a vehicle that is only supported by a jack!
    2015 T@B S

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  • VernaVerna Member Posts: 6,878
    Chech your scissor jack before you need it to make sure it is tall enough to jack the T@B up. I ended up giving one to Goodwill because it was too short and was therefore of no use to me. 
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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  • NomadNomad Member Posts: 7,209
    Lego blocks Verna, Lego blocks :-)
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  • VernaVerna Member Posts: 6,878
    PXLated said:
    Lego blocks Verna, Lego blocks :-)
    Not 10 of them! I don't know why my Uncle has such a short scissor jack, but I'm sure someone else is using it now. Maybe it was for a lawn mower or a motorcycle....
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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  • RatkityRatkity Member Posts: 3,770
    Not for my motorcycle! 750 lbs of unsteady bike on a short jack.. yikes! *deep breath... brreeeeeeeathe* LOL. Lawn mower it is.. or go-cart, or tricycle. 10 Legos? *gasp, fans self* ;)
    2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart)
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  • jkjennjkjenn Member Posts: 6,394
    Verna said:
    PXLated said:
    Lego blocks Verna, Lego blocks :-)
    Not 10 of them! I don't know why my Uncle has such a short scissor jack, but I'm sure someone else is using it now. Maybe it was for a lawn mower or a motorcycle....
    Mopar and AEV sell a jack base booster for Wranglers, which would probably work with other brands, too.

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

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  • VernaVerna Member Posts: 6,878
    I'll stick with AAA/RV first and then, if I have to, my 8 ton bottle jack that is tall enough!
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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  • MouseketabMouseketab Member Posts: 1,230
    Verna said:
    I'll stick with AAA/RV first and then, if I have to, my 8 ton bottle jack that is tall enough!
    Yep, Good Sam will be my go to. Unfortunately, if there is a blowout, it is not just a simple put on the spare, most likely your trailer will need to be towed on a flatbed as the inside wheel well and the bench on that side will be destroyed.
    Carol
    MOUSE-KE-T@B
    2007 Dutchmen T@B Clamshell #2741
    2022 nuCamp T@B 320 CS-S
    2021 F-150 502A Lariat SuperCrew, 3.5 EcoBoost 4x2
    Harvest, AL
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  • RZRBUGRZRBUG Member Posts: 890
    I use a bottle jack, then a jack stand, then lower the stabilizer jacks on the trailer, and make sure both sides of the other tire are chocked.  Overkill?  Maybe, but overkill is better than me-kill.

    As for insurance, I have Progressive, but I've never used it.  Agent says they would haul it, but hope I never have to find out.

    Larry & Booger - 2013 T@B, 2012 GMC Sierra

    Happy Trails Y'all

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  • VernaVerna Member Posts: 6,878
    Larry, I also would stay hitched, as I did with my Silver Shadow. And the wherl chocks were in front and behind the other tire. 
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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  • RZRBUGRZRBUG Member Posts: 890
    Verna said:
    Larry, I also would stay hitched, as I did with my Silver Shadow. And the wherl chocks were in front and behind the other tire. 
    Yes, me too.  When I do my bearing work, I don't hook up first.

    Larry & Booger - 2013 T@B, 2012 GMC Sierra

    Happy Trails Y'all

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