Honda tire jack and RVs?

[BillyBob58]

I am not sure what category to place this thread. But I just came to realize that my 02 Flagstaff 26 ft tt, 3670 DRY weight, double axle, does not have a jack. In fact, the owners manual does not even mention any thing about changing tires.

So this makes me wonder: am I expected to use my Honda RL jack on the trailer if needed? Would it be adequate for this task? ( The loaded trailer and the RL actually would weigh about the same).

I'm not even sure where I would place the jack, I suppose under the trailer axle.

Do travel trailers normally come with a jack, or do they just expect you to use your trucks jack? Or do most folks purchase a special jack just for the trailer?
Bill

[VoicesInMyHead]

Personally, I wouldn't even use the stock RL jack on my RL!

I bought an electric 2ton jack. Lots of info on them, just do a search for 2 ton jack or electric jack - you'll get some great info!
PS... I have never changed a trailer tire...

[Whaleya]

The typical RV makes Ikea furniture look strong and sturdy.

In addition many RV tires are not balanced. I had to take off my Starcrap tires and get them balanced at a local tire shop.

_W

[nolaridge]

I have a device called "Trailer-Aid" that is a type of ramp for tandem axle trailers whereby the good tire lifts the flat tire off the ground. I hope I never have to use it, but it's in the trailer just in case....

see: www.traileraid.com

My first TT didn't even come with a spare, much less a jack.....

[ChrisM]

Originally Posted by BillyBob58

I'm not even sure where I would place the jack, I suppose under the trailer axle.

The only suitable place to put the stock Ridgeline jack is in the garbage. IMHO it's dangerous and it's junk.

The Jacked Up Truth..... (Lots of BIG pics)

[Engyo]

All -

For those who don't like the pricetag on the electric jacks, I found a 19" extension hydraulic bottle jack for ~$30 at Advance. That and an 18" piece of 2x12 are my replacement for the OEM crap.