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09-21-2007, 05:54 AM
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1 Rivet Short
1989 25' Excella
By The Bay
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Join Date: Apr 2006
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Originally Posted by enduroryda
Just thought I'd post a pic from my archives...Have worked on my trailer at a rally using this method. Just be sure you are hooked up and wheels choked on other side. I don't leave home without my boards.
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Yeah, that is what I try to avoid...carrying 1/2 a lumber yard with me!
Pretty sure you should have both axles supported too.
I understand you can overload if you just jack one axle for too long. OK for tire changing maybe, but I would not want to stay like that.
The ramp idea works great-infinitely adjustable-not just in 1 inch increments, I just need to find something wider.
Bill
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09-21-2007, 06:47 AM
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1 Rivet Short
1989 25' Excella
By The Bay
, Rhode Island
Join Date: Apr 2006
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Originally Posted by Ganglin
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Yeah, the Lynx tend to crack if used on hard surfaces. I am refining my ramp idea...works well.
Sometimes the original is the best, this method goes back a long ways, wish I could find a set of those old aluminum ones!
Bill
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09-21-2007, 07:01 AM
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Rivet Master 
1971 27' Overlander
Central
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Join Date: Jun 2006
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Your not thinking of the aluminum wheel risers the trucks use are you? Better have a fat wallet for those......
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09-21-2007, 07:26 AM
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1 Rivet Short
1989 25' Excella
By The Bay
, Rhode Island
Join Date: Apr 2006
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Originally Posted by Ganglin
Your not thinking of the aluminum wheel risers the trucks use are you? Better have a fat wallet for those......
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Nope. There are some old AS ones floating around. I have seen pix somewhere on this site, that's where I got the idea to replicate them put of wood. They work great.
I firmly believe in the K-I-S-S principle and these strongly adhere...brilliant, simple.
(probably would need fat wallet for the AS ones too...if you could find them).
I'll look for the pic, and take a shot of mine this weekend up in NH...
Found it; http://www.airforums.com/forums/f238...-up-25931.html
Bill
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09-21-2007, 08:38 AM
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Rivet Master
1971 27' Overlander
Central
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Join Date: Jun 2006
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Good luck finding the original one - would be nice, Here's one that might work well without breaking the bank.
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09-21-2007, 09:17 AM
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1 Rivet Short
1989 25' Excella
By The Bay
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Join Date: Apr 2006
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Originally Posted by Ganglin
Good luck finding the original one - would be nice, Here's one that might work well without breaking the bank.
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Thanx Ganglin...too long to fit between wheels...
Bill
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09-21-2007, 10:04 AM
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Old Member
2000 31' Excella
Austin
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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No-slip Tire Ramp
I have used a ramp to remove flat tires for many years on two and three axle Airstreams. To keep it from sliding on smooth pavement, I put a rubber mat under it. I have also reduced the need for it by going to Maxxis load range E tires on my current 31' trailer.
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09-21-2007, 01:35 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
Join Date: Nov 2002
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BillTex, don't have to fit between the tires. Just pull forward for the front ones, and back up for the rear ones. No?
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09-24-2007, 06:21 AM
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1 Rivet Short
1989 25' Excella
By The Bay
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Join Date: Apr 2006
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Originally Posted by Airstreamer67
BillTex, don't have to fit between the tires. Just pull forward for the front ones, and back up for the rear ones. No?
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???
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09-24-2007, 06:38 AM
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Site Team
2002 25' Safari
Dewey
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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What they are saying is: to remove the front tire place the ramp behind the rear tire and back on to it.
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09-24-2007, 08:36 AM
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1 Rivet Short
1989 25' Excella
By The Bay
, Rhode Island
Join Date: Apr 2006
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Originally Posted by azflycaster
What they are saying is: to remove the front tire place the ramp behind the rear tire and back on to it.
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My bad...I have taken this post off topic.
My interest is using ramps to LEVEL the camper. Not change a flat...
Bill
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