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**Hans627** · 06-02-2015, 07:52 PM

I just found out that AS does not supply a jack. So what kind of jack do you use for changing tires?

Or do you use roadside service?

switz · 06-02-2015, 07:55 PM

I carry one of these:

AlltradeTools - Catalog - 640912 3 Ton All-In-One Bottle Jack/Jack Stand

It is placed between the wheels and lifts on the frame doubler. I have lifted our 31' Classic with one to do the initial tire swap to Michelins.

firstwave · 06-02-2015, 08:00 PM

These are pretty handy if you need to change a flat.
Amazon.com: Trailer Aid Plus Tandem Tire Changing Ramp: Automotive

**moosetags** · 06-02-2015, 08:11 PM

We have had a number of tire failures over the years on tandem axle Airstreams. We have always use lego blocks (lynx levelers) to change tires on the highway. We have also used them to put our new 16" wheels on Lucy.

Brian

AWCHIEF · 06-02-2015, 08:24 PM

Works for me,

https://www.andersenhitches.com/Prod...r-leveler.aspx

robert claus · 06-02-2015, 08:25 PM

I carry a bottle jack in my van (which also works for the van). I would need it if I ever have a flat as I have a single axle trailer. I lift at the axle plate, not back at the ridiculous marked "jack point" which is towards the back of the trailer.

switz · 06-03-2015, 06:55 AM

When jacking to replace the front tire on a tandem axle rig, I found if I extend the tongue jack I can get both wheels off the ground at the same elevation, otherwise when the rear tire is clear, the front is still touching the ground.

**Hans627** · 06-03-2015, 03:49 PM

Thanks! Several good options. I'm feeling a little better about the jack situation now!

Moflash · 06-03-2015, 03:55 PM

I use the same Lynxleveler blocks that I carry for my leveling and stabilizers.Very handy I carry two sets.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Lynxlevele...ng-Kit/1677842

ckottum · 06-03-2015, 05:45 PM

We carried a bottle jack, Trailer Aid ramp, and leveler blocks at first. Have wised up with experience and now only the leveler blocks, they are multi-pupose. Tire changing ramp, side-to-side leveler, blocks under stabilizers, tires, and tongue jack on soft ground. We have gained storage space and lightened our load, both a goal for Airstreamers.

Changing to Michelin 16" LTX tires has helped prevent ever having to change a tire in six years of many, many coast-to-coast and border-to-border trips about the country.

For those reasons we see no use for anything but leveler blocks, with a set of X-chocks to secure the trailer from moving, especially on sloped parking sites.

cheryl