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Old 07-07-2011, 08:24 PM   #1
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Changing Tire ???

Alright, I just pulled out the big binder that came with the trailer to see exactly where I should place the jack when changing the tire.
Well, there's no actual Sunline owner's manual in the binder.

I guess I've been pretty fortunate in that I've never had to change a flat on this trailer in 5 years.

Anyway, I just picked up a 2-ton floor jack that only weighs 45 lbs. I intend to take it on my trips, but I need to know exactly where to place the jack.

Below the heavy "C" girder of the trailer frame is a piece of square tube that runs parallel to the frame girder. All this sits above the axles.
The axles appear to be enclosed in heavy steel tubes.
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Old 07-08-2011, 05:18 AM   #2
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I'm curious to see other answers. Setting wheel chocks first, I put the jack on the frame just behind the rear tire. That way both tires are elevated. I'll do this to grease the bearings (rotating the wheels as I pump the grease) or change the tire. The last change was as I was about to leave the campsite last Tuesday. Bad valve. I also like to jack it up while hooked up to the truck for added stability with no possible rolling.

I've had to change a tire 3 times and once on the New York State Thruway when the tire was shredded. The first time they couldn't find a problem so I suspect it could have been the same bad valve I just found.
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In the Files area under Sunline Guides & Tips:

Sunline Coach Owner's Club - Sunline Owner's Files - Sunline Jack Placement Instructions
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Old 07-08-2011, 11:55 AM   #4
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Fantastic!
Thanks, Steve
Yeah, I shoulda done a search.
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