Question The one thing what worries me is a Flat tire.

[jwwradio]

My camper, albeit, small (Sunlite MJ13) has a single axle and it quite high off the ground. I keep a small Floor jack in my truck when towing, but wonder just how easy it would be to jack one side of the camper high enough and safely to swap out a tire...

 

[Porterhouse]

My camper, albeit, small (Sunlite MJ13) has a single axle and it quite high off the ground. I keep a small Floor jack in my truck when towing, but wonder just how easy it would be to jack one side of the camper high enough and safely to swap out a tire...View attachment 31501

Take a look in your trailer owners manual. They may indicate a place to put a jack. There may also be a marker under the trailer pointing to the jacking spot. This can be a precarious operation if not done carefully. A floor jack would be the best way to do it, but most people won't be carrying one of those around. A bottle jack is another way but make sure you have some wood blocks to give it a real solid footing.

You absolutely need to have a TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System), especially with a single axle trailer. If you get a flat, you won't be able to feel it. Then you will be driving merrily along while your tire disintegrates, eventually destroying your wheel well and causing extensive damage.

 

[jwwradio]

Take a look in your trailer owners manual. They may indicate a place to put a jack. There may also be a marker under the trailer pointing to the jacking spot. This can be a precarious operation if not done carefully. A floor jack would be the best way to do it, but most people won't be carrying one of those around. A bottle jack is another way but make sure you have some wood blocks to give it a real solid footing.

You absolutely need to have a TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System), especially with a single axle trailer. If you get a flat, you won't be able to feel it. Then you will be driving merrily along while your tire disintegrates, eventually destroying your wheel well and causing extensive damage.

Porterhouse, Thanks. That was my thoughts. I have a 6"x6" block under the tongue when set up. I am working out of town and staying. But I will have tow through Houston, Texas in June and I shudder at the thought of addressing a flat tire on I-10 around Houston. First order of business, try to get off the highway.

Thanks, again.

Jeff

 

[Webz]

I second a TPMS. I would check the DOT number on the tires to see when an where they were is made. A lot of trailer manufacturers put on the cheapest tires they can to get it out the door. Wife and I are considering a small trailer and the first thing I would do is replace the tires. The cost of decent tires outweigh the cost of the damage they cause when they fail on the road. Also the inconvenience and danger of being stranded on the side of the road.
Just my two cents. Here is a list of DOT codes and what the mean. DOT Tire Code Decoder: Find Your Tire's Age & Manufacture Date | Tyrehood
There are others.

 

[jwwradio]

I second a TPMS. I would check the DOT number on the tires to see when an where they were is made. A lot of trailer manufacturers put on the cheapest tires they can to get it out the door. Wife and I are considering a small trailer and the first thing I would do is replace the tires. The cost of decent tires outweigh the cost of the damage they cause when they fail on the road. Also the inconvenience and danger of being stranded on the side of the road.
Just my two cents. Here is a list of DOT codes and what the mean. DOT Tire Code Decoder: Find Your Tire's Age & Manufacture Date | Tyrehood
There are others.

I will definitely look into the TPMS. They tires look good, but I do know they are Labeled as "Westlake", which happens to be the name of town I am living in. However, they are stamped "Made in China".

Jeff W Waldrop