R-pod Owners Forum : tire changing http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : tire changing Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 00:28:19 +0000 Sun, 07 Apr 2019 19:22:22 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=12740 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ tire changing : My teeter toter point is that... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12740&PID=122668#122668 Author: lostagain
Subject: 12740
Posted: 07 Apr 2019 at 7:22pm

My teeter toter point is that the wheels are bolted on, thus not relying on gravity alone to maintain their position.  The small amount of surface area that is touching the jack head is tiny and inherently unstable.  Plus, the issue was going to Sam's and changing all tires at once, presumably not attached to the TV, but likely with the tongue jack down, but not affixed to Mother Earth.  And if the tire guy at Sams takes off both wheels, there's nothing to chock.  If the trailer is attached to the TV and its parking brake is set and wheels chocked, then it's a horse of a different color and the instability risk is vastly reduced, except maybe in an earthquake.  Wink

As for dealing with tire changes on the road, we carry an inexpensive torque wrench and socket so we can regularly check the lug nuts and it is easy to use to change a tire.  
]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2019 19:22:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12740&PID=122668#122668 tire changing : I am not a fan of run flat tires,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12740&PID=122667#122667 Author: dougstieber@gmail.co
Subject: 12740
Posted: 07 Apr 2019 at 7:17pm

I am not a fan of run flat tires, but it seems that for trailering they may be the answer to not having to change a tire in an emergency situation. ]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2019 19:17:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12740&PID=122667#122667 tire changing : I hear you. I'm pretty stout,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12740&PID=122661#122661 Author: Jholler
Subject: 12740
Posted: 07 Apr 2019 at 4:32pm

I hear you. I'm pretty stout, I've bent a lug wrench or two. 😂]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2019 16:32:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12740&PID=122661#122661 tire changing : Originally posted by JhollerBe... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12740&PID=122659#122659 Author: DavMar
Subject: 12740
Posted: 07 Apr 2019 at 4:15pm

Originally posted by Jholler

Be easier if Sam's would just work on the trailer...maybe I'll pick my tires up there and take the whole rig somewhere else for mounting.


Any independent tire shop should be able to change your tires for you because face it there in it for the $ money!

Hint, I believe it is wise to carry a spare bottle jack and at least cross lug wrench or better breaker bar, and long socket to fit your lug nuts. Trying to break a lug nut torqued at 100 ft. pounds with a simple car lug wrench is something you don't want to try.
]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2019 16:15:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12740&PID=122659#122659 tire changing : Be easier if Sam's would... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12740&PID=122657#122657 Author: Jholler
Subject: 12740
Posted: 07 Apr 2019 at 3:59pm

Be easier if Sam's would just work on the trailer...maybe I'll pick my tires up there and take the whole rig somewhere else for mounting.]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2019 15:59:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12740&PID=122657#122657 tire changing : Originally posted by lostagainSome... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12740&PID=122647#122647 Author: offgrid
Subject: 12740
Posted: 07 Apr 2019 at 1:25pm

Originally posted by lostagain

Some how changing both tires at the same time makes me think of a 2500 lb. teeter toter.  That may not end well for body parts.

Its not going to be a teeter totter any more than it is sitting on the wheels themselves, because you're supporting the trailer at the same place. Either way, if you have a low tongue weight, its going to be tippy. Safest is to always leave the trailer attached to your tow vehicle, set its parking brake, and chock its wheels. 
]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2019 13:25:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12740&PID=122647#122647 tire changing : As reported here a few months... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12740&PID=122642#122642 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 12740
Posted: 07 Apr 2019 at 11:42am

As reported here a few months ago, I had a blow out on a trip.  Short story, I put the spare on and continued to my destination, near Pensacola, FL.

Not wanting to drive more than necessary without a spare, and because the road tire that didn't blow out had noticeable wear, once I was set up at our destination campground, I left the spare on one side, jacked up the other side and took both old (non-spare) tire into town for replacements.  So I never had the trailer totally up on blocks.  At least one tire was on one side all the time.  I've used the same method to replace both tires before too.  Not much trouble.

TT
]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2019 11:42:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12740&PID=122642#122642 tire changing : Some how changing both tires at... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12740&PID=122639#122639 Author: lostagain
Subject: 12740
Posted: 07 Apr 2019 at 11:23am

Some how changing both tires at the same time makes me think of a 2500 lb. teeter toter.  That may not end well for body parts.]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2019 11:23:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12740&PID=122639#122639 tire changing : If you don't want to make... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12740&PID=122638#122638 Author: offgrid
Subject: 12740
Posted: 07 Apr 2019 at 11:06am

If you don't want to make two trips to Sam's Club you can lift the pod using the vertical flange located in front of the axle and place the jack stand under the flange beind the axle, or vice versa. Then repeat on the other side. ]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2019 11:06:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12740&PID=122638#122638 tire changing : Might it be more simple to do... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12740&PID=122626#122626 Author: lostagain
Subject: 12740
Posted: 07 Apr 2019 at 10:06am

Might it be more simple to do one side at a time?  That's what I did when I switched from load rage C to D tires.  It went seamlessly.  Why take the risk of bending the frame?]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2019 10:06:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12740&PID=122626#122626 tire changing : On a similar note, I need to remove... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12740&PID=122624#122624 Author: Jholler
Subject: 12740
Posted: 07 Apr 2019 at 9:54am

On a similar note, I need to remove BOTH tires and place the pod on jack stands to get new tires installed on the wheels, as Sam's club won't work on trailers here. Is this a good balance point?]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2019 09:54:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12740&PID=122624#122624 tire changing : Thanks for the help. Really appreciated!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12740&PID=122623#122623 Author: dougstieber@gmail.co
Subject: 12740
Posted: 07 Apr 2019 at 9:45am

Thanks for the help.  Really appreciated!]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2019 09:45:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12740&PID=122623#122623 tire changing : Please look for jamtam5 on the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12740&PID=122614#122614 Author: jantam5
Subject: 12740
Posted: 07 Apr 2019 at 6:07am

Please look for jamtam5 on the March 12th date. I also left a message on how to change a tire. Great responses and pictures on exactly how to place the jack.]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2019 06:07:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12740&PID=122614#122614 tire changing : Sure. Look at where the trailer... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12740&PID=122605#122605 Author: offgrid
Subject: 12740
Posted: 06 Apr 2019 at 9:03pm

Sure. Look at where the trailer axle is bolted to the rPod frame. See the bracket welded to the axle that in turn bolts to the frame? See thevertical parts of that bracket that extend front and back of the axle? lift on those vertical steel bracket flanges, that's the safest place. Do NOT lift on the trailer fram ralls, they are really thin steel, and its best not to lift on the axle itself either. Always chock the oppostise wheel and leave the trailer hitched to the toe vehicle with its emergency brake engages, nothing like to roll areound as easily as a loose trailer. ]]> Sat, 06 Apr 2019 21:03:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12740&PID=122605#122605 tire changing : I carry a 1/2 ton floor jack and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12740&PID=122599#122599 Author: jato
Subject: 12740
Posted: 06 Apr 2019 at 7:50pm

I carry a 1/2 ton floor jack and when I do wheel bearing maintenance place it as close as possible to the wheel.  Use the flat plate near the wheel for the jack, not the axle tube.]]> Sat, 06 Apr 2019 19:50:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12740&PID=122599#122599 tire changing : I am planning on doing a longer... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12740&PID=122585#122585 Author: dougstieber@gmail.co
Subject: 12740
Posted: 06 Apr 2019 at 4:41pm

I am planning on doing a longer trip and thinking about emergency situations.  I have a spare tire and can use my car's jack if I have a flat, but cannot figure out where to place a jack to change a tire.  I have been searching the forum but haven't seen anything to address this.  Anyone who can help?]]> Sat, 06 Apr 2019 16:41:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12740&PID=122585#122585