T@B Trailer Tire Change!
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- No one wants it to happen, but we all have to be prepared for it... a flat tire on our camper!!! Much like changing a tire on a car, you should be prepared to change a tire on your trailer. With a recent flat we had to deal with, here are some tips that we discovered while replacing our tire, along with the tools we discovered we need!
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Something else is to stabilize trailer from rolling by chocking opposite side from flat. Also keep trailer connected to tow vehicle and set its emergency brake. All this before jacking and loosening lugs. Jack stand use once trailer is jacked up, too. Thanks for this vid.
Great suggestions! We actually did all of that but I didn't mention it in the video, would have been a good tip to say! Thanks!
Yes! Step #1.
Might just be incorrect usage of the word, but torque wrench is NOT proper tool to remove lug nuts. A torque wrench should be used to get proper torque when reinstalling, but they can be damaged when applying torque for removal, they are really designed as a one way measurement tool. Much better is to use a long handled tire iron of your preferred choice. Agree on checking out pre need and agree on a good floor jack, I know they take up valuable space, but a flat on a Tab will almost necessitate that type of jack, low profile with a high lift.
And this is why I'm not a mechanic! LOL.. Thanks for the insight!
All good advice! I bought a jack for the T@G. Tried it out and realized it was too short to to the job, Now we have travel w a short 4x4 cedar post under the mattress board. Now I'm headed out to double check our lug nuts. I think I did that before but time has elapsed since then.
Always good to be sure and calm your mind :)
Whew! the same wrench/device that lowers the spare from below the trailer fits the lugs.
The old tire has uneven ware, on the inside. This is an indication of a bent axle, you might want to check that.
Yep, I know. We've already taken care of it, I just didn't want to get into that much detail with this video :) Thanks though!
WE have not had this yet, but tow long enough it is bound to happen, great tips. Big thumbs up from small content creators and supporters
Great video and very useful. Instead of using a torque wrench you should use a breaker bar or you will mess up the calibration on the torque wrench. Also, you can buy a set of lug nut sockets with the 6 most common sizes which is really handy. Finally, use anti-seize compound between the rim and the rotor so that the wheel doesn’t get rusted to the rotor (that is when it’s really difficult to remove the flat tire).
Thanks you two! Guess what I walked out to this morning. Just the information I needed!
That is excellent! Glad we could provide some good information!
Thank you Mandy and Kendrick. Your topic is most timely. I'll try the "practice perfection to make the practice perfect" trick and report back.
haha, well said!
Kendrick, at 03:23, we can see the struggle in your face. And you are young and strong. Imagine what this would be like for older campers. There is nothing easy about changing a flat tire. Add to it the stress of cars/trucks flying by. Great video. Great tips.
Totally agree... that fender really makes it a pain. We almost took it off, and then Kendrick managed to get the tire in.
A year ago NuCamp had a video how to change a tire on the TAG. They used the tongue jack and stabilizer to raise the wheel off the ground. The 400 is a lot larger so your method appears like the way to go. I was wonder if the tongue method would work on a Boondock 320? Amazing how you traveled from tip to tip of North America without a flat.
Agreed. I have seen that done with a teardrop. Very slick indead. In this case, both the rear stabilizers-together with attachment point, and tongue jack with attachment point need to be rated for over 1/2 the total weight. Would be great if it was - it would show someone was thinking.
Yes we were quite lucky not to get a flat on that trip. I would not recommend using the stabilizers as jacks on the 320's or 400s...
@@mikemead2315 I saw that video and wondered the same thing: are my stabilizers sturdy enough? I guest that remains an open question.
Excellent tips Mandy! We have a T@G xl boondock and instead of buying a special jack, we carry a normal scissor jack and 4 x 4 blocks to raise the camper high enough to change the tire. Thanks for the reminders about having the proper tools! We just double checked our tow vehicle list =) Enjoy the nice weather wherever you are! Here in upstate, NY we've had amazing fall weather... but today chilly winds are blowing in and yet some of our golden maples are still hanging in there!
~ Maria
NY sounds beautiful! Enjoy the remainder of the fall :)
Good advice to give it a try @home, I will try.
For sure! Good luck!
It's great to see another video from y'all. Greetings from Texas! Stay safe in these weird times.
Doing our best and getting back to the vids!
My tow vehicle (TV) is a Toyota Tacoma with a bottle jack. It may not extend far enough from the ground, but most of use travel with pads to put under the stabilizers. I'm going to take a crack at that. since two or three of those should give me plenty of height. I'll let you know how it turns out. Also, I already checked and the Tacoma lug range is a size too big, so you need to have on for the T@b. The best advice from this video is get comfortable doing this before you leave home.
Mandy/Kendrick you may want to check out your vehicle’s jack. It may be able to lift the trailer also, thereby saving weight and the cost of purchase. Another comment, is to not use locking lug nuts, if you damage the head of these it is almost impossible to get the lug nut off especially if it is inset on the rim, which a lot of these custom rims are made. The old style steel rims allow you to get a grip on these lug nuts, or as I had to do, hit the lug nut with a hammer until I broke the stud.
Good advice for all of us. Never had a flat yet on my trailer but did grease the wheel bearings for the first time. Would have rather change a flat! 😁
Good for you! Keep up with the maintainance!
Hi, another thing if you use the trailer you should check and re-torque the lug nuts after a few weeks of traveling. Same thing if you change a car tire. Thanks for the info on changing a tire.
Great tip!
Thank you for the great vid... gonna tackle a first time tire change within the next week... Because of you guys I feel like I can tackle this ... Raise it up 🙌🏽... hehe...
You got this!!!
Great video Mandy and Kendrick. Never liked having flats out on he road, or at all as far as that goes. Stay safe guys 🤝☺️
Thanks! You too Tracy!
I agree with Paul, great advice and helpful tips. Thx Man/Ken
You bet!
Raise it up! 🙌🏻
LOL
Love the advice - practice first. Thanks
I wish we had!
Great advice and tips! Thank you for sharing!
You are so welcome!
I did “practice” changing a tire when we got our 400, and quickly realized our bottle jack did not raise high enough to get the tire off the ground. So, I purchased another bottle jack with a greater reach that has an integrated jack stand, but it was too tall to fit under the lift point! So, I have to carry both jacks with me to raise the tire off the ground, using the original one to raise the frame high enough to get the taller jack underneath.
That's exactly what we should have done before we got a flat!! LOL
Hey guys, long time. I see you got a new pet, or is that fresh beef to go?...lol. Thx for the vid, some good info. Stay safe...
LOL, Hamburgers on demand!!
@@MandyLea HAHAHA... since some places only have take out now! ;)
One comment, since its surprising the number of people who don't know this, you tighten the bolts by going across to the opposite side bolt. If you go in order clockwise or counterclockwise you'll introduce wobble into the wheel.
Yep! We actually did know that and did it, but didn't think to mention it in the video.... we always forget something! Thanks!
Three questions. 1) did you need to bring your stabilizers up before changing the tire? 2) did you put the trailer on a level surface before changing the tire? 3) Did you chock the other tire to keep the trailer from moving?
1) Yes I would bring the stabilizers up so that the ones on the opposite side don't get too much pressure on them. 2) Luckily it went flat on a level surface! 3) Yes!
I had to do that roadside in the rain once. My sympathies. ; )
At least we had a sunny warm day!
Great information! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
I’ve been wondering about this recently. I haven’t changed a tire in 30 years, (thanks AAA), would I still know how? I think need to practice on the next sunny warm day .
Where can I buy a tire and rim Nucamp teardrop 400 can you help me .Thanks
Try finding a local dealer on www.nucamprv.com
Curious: Does CAA/AAA change trailer tires? Plan to change our own, but if I’m on the road alone...
Yes I believe they would :)
I'm counting on Good Sam RV roadside assistance coming through for me IF the need ever arises. I'm not about to undertake this endeavor solo although I can do alot of DIY projects by myself. I would be sure you have the trailer covered not just your vehicle. ;)
@@MandyLea only if you upgrade to the RV package, at least in Canada. It isn't much more in cost but I'd rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
Hi Mandy and Kendrick. I am curious about where you got your spare tire mount bracket. Looks like it is custom made to ‘wrap’ the outside of the steel box. I had assumed that you simply attached the tire carrier to the jack mount but this video clarified that you actually drilled into the box. Would like to know where you got it! All my best!
Actually this is straight from the factory. Depending on the year and model of the camper, nuCamp uses these mounts. I bet you could order just the mount from them.
It’s not dark, not raining, not muddy, and not cold. The only realism here is not having the right tools!!
Yep, we got lucky! And now we'll get new tools!
@@MandyLea You must be in some sweet weather location =) ☀️☀️☀️
@@TheGratitudeAttitude Well, I WAS down in Texas, but now we've made our way up to the Grand Canyon.
I've got the right lug nut sockets (which, for my T@B are different sizes for the tire and spare!!!), but never considered carrying my own jack. Also- I presume if the jack isn't tall enough, you can use the Lego blocks which everyone has for their stabilizers. But- I thought that I read that for changing a tire, you can use the stabilizers (and hitch lift) to lift the T@B (320 in my case) off the ground. ??
I don't believe the stabilizer jacks are rated high enough for the 320 or the 400... I miiiight feel safe on a T@G...
Great video..any idea how many inches you have to lift a 2021 320 Boondock to change a flat?..I can't see this measurement anywhere and that determines what jack is needed😃
If possible, use a jack stand and don't rely on the jack alone to hold the trailer up. That's looking for trouble
I'm late to all this but just recycle both your tow vehicle jack, any bottle jacks you might carry and go to eBay and buy yourself a Hummer jack. Not terrible expensive and will lift anything, anywhere, any height. Might seem a bit large but we run a 5x8 teardrop behind a medium sized SUV and manage to find a spot for it. If you do it and have to use it you will wonder why every RV dealer isn't advising this mod.
Your truck jack should work on your trailer.
Mandy and Kendrick... Hi guys. How have you been?? I know that you guys have a life besides RUclips. But gosh, it's been quite a while since you've put videos out. I was starting to get a little worried about you.
Now that autumn is here and winter isn't too far away. Have you made any cold weather plans yet?? Are you staying in Colorado??
Stay safe and well. Have fun always. Love you guys.
Randy in Des Moines. 👍✌
Hi Randy! Thank you so much for the concern :) Yes, sometimes I get a bit stressed with everything we are trying to do at once... but I'm back on the train!
Where's the link to the tools you need? There isn't any 1 jack that works, you have to carry 2? Ugh.
mandyleaphoto.com/2020/11/11/changing-a-tire-on-your-tb-trailer/
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Can this be done without a cow?
Yes, it can. But it's way less fun.
@@MandyLea 🤣
@@MandyLea HAHAHA :)~