@@RockymountainRobert second the cordless impact. Just used an impact DRIVER to change the wheel on my boat trailer. Not idea. But it worked. Regular impact would have had zero issue
The wood blocks are more important though for chocking either the rear wheels of the car trailer or the front wheels of the tow vehicle while loading a heavy car so the rig won't roll or skid forwards. Loading stands mounted to the back of the car trailer would be the best way to stop this though.
@@MrJustinWheeler How about this then long before tandem axle trailers were invented they invented the jack. Actually, your idea is perfect and your thought of finding a suitable curb would work well. We have two single axle trailers and we have one dump. Trailer tandem axle so we may end up using your ideas.
@@MrJustinWheeler next time maybe title the video "how to change a trailer tire when your jack got mauled by a bear and " so that 90% of the replies aren't "hOw AbOuT uSiNg A jAcK". But at least this guy counter argued his own counter argument
Yes my thoughts exactly! Chances are your trailer going to be loaded not empty. Bring a jack I always have a couple one or two in truck and usually bottle jack on trailers
Great stuff this! The deluxe version of this has 3 blocks, the third being placed parallel to the first so that you’ve got more surface when it levels out on top. Great, simple hack! Kudos!
Yes sir you are exactly right , but common sense is not so common anymore, I don't know how some of these people get a driver's license , and get from point A to point B.
To me, common sense would be to always carry a jack. Surely one would use common sense and have a Jack for the vehicle. I mean if you don’t have a Jack with you, do you have a spare wheel/tire?
My tandem trailers all have composite ramps, just for this. Light-weight, easy to drive up on, and they don't slip in crappy weather. For all the others, the truck jack or the Hi-lift mounted in the bed. Hell, i didn't know Hi Lift was the brand until in my 20s. We always called them "trailer jacks."
I have a HI Lift and a "Jack Mate". It hooks on the wheel openings/spokes and slides over the hi lifts nose. Picks your truck tire up higher than I'll ever need. Great piece to have in your recovery kit, its light and has additional uses.
I remember My Dad teaching Me this back in 1969 when I was 8 riding with Him in His Old 63 Chevy Truck with the Good Ols "Three-On-A-Tree pulling the Old trailer.
I learned this trick when I was 16. I'm a first-generation rancher. I hope yall remember this trick. I been lucky so far, but there's gonna be a day I need to put my spare on my stock trailer so every single time I use it I take a 4x4 but 4ft long. Tbh I would use a long board. Your going to want to not crush your foot lol
Yep. Best method, never used a jack. It's good that you showed the people that did not know this method. I carried a 6 X 6 and 2 foot 2 x 6. Don't forget to loosen lugs first unless you carry a charged up impact wrench. It saved carrying a heavy jack and also saved room in the tow vehicle.
Everyone saying you should just have a Jack with you. Time is money. This is super quick. Will definitely be trying this in the future even when I have a Jack with me
@@TJ-qz6hr Great!! I have to replace a fender and straighten out the rocker a bit, though. Turns out the tire wasn't even flat, just really low profile. Go figure!!
Another good reason to carry a block with a tandem axle trailer is if you lose a hub or damage you will wear it can no longer be rolled, take the Jack out of your car inject the axle corner with the missing wheel up as high as you can, then on the opposite side of the center equalizer you can stick the block of wood between the frame of the trailer and the top of the shackle strap where the spring mounts, then lower the trailer again, this will make the trailer keep the side of the axle with the missing wheel picked up so you won't drag it when trying to get to a safe spot.
@@MrJustinWheeler I work on trailers for a living, I gave everyone I can this advice so they don't end up having to maul up their fenders trying to chain up an axle.
I did something similar years ago. My front tire on an old (78) Ford van had a big bubble on the side. I pushed the bad side up on one of those guardrails that has the ends buried in the ground. I loosened my lugs up before I pushed forward. Once changed, I pulled backwards until the tire was on the ground and tightened the lugs. I did have a jack, but it was buried under a bunch of camping gear. I've used old logs or anything you can use as a "ramp." The slimier the easier it is to pull up on it, and pull back off.
AIN'T IT JUST AIN'T IT 😜 lols.... thanks that's Ingenious... I can't tell how many times I struggled to find a floor at the station or tire center down the road All along 4by4's in the bed of the truck.... All these years of me being so stupid you brought me to see the light.... thanks Sir.
For my 6×12 single axle, I use 2 4x4's cut an inch shorter than the trailer sits fully loaded. They also as my wheel chocks. Unfortunately, you have to release the hitch, but you can lift the tires high enough with the landing gear/dolly.
My dad taught my brother and me this trick over 40 years ago. We now carry a Cypress 6x6” block about 2-1/2ft long with a 30-45degree angle cut in it on one end
Even though I never had a tandem trailer I always carried chunks of 4x4s and 2x6s because you never know what kind of terrain you may have a flat in and that extra boost for your jack!
I've been doing this for many years but I used more of a pyramid of wood. Don't forget to loosen up the lug nuts first or the wheel will turn. For all of you people ragging on the guy for not having a jack doesn't get it. It's about working smarter than harder, I'm sure that he has a jack but why crawl under the trailer in the dirt as the jack tops out and needs more blocking and whatever. It takes 10 minutes and you will not even get dirty, even if you have a single axle trailer you can still use this idea to raise the height b4 putting the jack under it to hold it in place. It is always good to have a stash of 12 inch 2x6s bc jacks sink and you will be stuck. I can't believe how many people are telling him to use a jack when he is just showing you a better way to do it. I've even used this on my car and PU, just roll the flat onto an 8 inch stack of wood and then place the jack with a board under it just once with extra room to crawl underneath as well.
I got a BiSupply tandem wheel ramp from Amazon. 7000lb boat on the trailer it had no issues just driving up and holding for a number of hours while I got the tire fixed on an 85 degree.
When we pull our travel trailer we always have waffle blocks and the Anderson leveling system either will work. And quicker than a jack unless you bring along a floor jack. And when your on the side of the highway and peoples are flying by get everything ready first if your on the side of the traffic. I bring along an impact wrench as well.
Most car jacks are unable to lift a trailer if loaded. My dad kept a flat bottom hydraulic" jack " it allowed about 18 " of travel and was that tall. I havent seen one as well designed as his.
I do try to be as safe as possible. And I’d argue that is isn’t any less safe that a safe. Consider being on the side of a highway. What’s safer: standing in front of oncoming traffic as you twist the long handle on a scissor or bottle Jack? Or tossing a couple blocks in front of the wheels and pulling it up? IMO, this is faster and safer, with very little exposure to risk.
I do try to be as safe as possible. And I’d argue that is isn’t any less safe that a safe. Consider being on the side of a highway. What’s safer: standing in front of oncoming traffic as you twist the long handle on a scissor or bottle Jack? Or tossing a couple blocks in front of the wheels and pulling it up? IMO, this is faster and safer, with very little exposure to risk.
