![]() |
Tire wrench?
I have a 2012 low profile trailer with 18" rims. Just wondering if they are supposed to come with a jack or wrenches to change a tire?
|
I never got one anything with mine, not even the Allen key required to get at my lug nuts.
|
Didn't get any accessories with any trailer that I have ever owned.
Floor jack and a 4-way lug wrench. Don't leave home without them... . |
Yep, you are going to have to source the jack and wrench. Most likely even a spare tire if you don't have one.
If you got a tandem then one of these may be handy http://www.rvpartsmarket.com/Camco-T...21_p_2601.html to change a tire. Still need a jack in case both tires get taken out by road debris. |
Consider going to Harbor Freight and building an "oh crap" trailer toolbox. I bought a bottle jack, some inexpensive tools, gloves, ratchet tie downs, headlamp and anything else I could think of. Then I went and got a spare set of bearings, seals, oil/grease, some anti-seize, brake fluid and a few 4x4 blocks. This toolkit is about the only thing I never tow without. I've yet to use it, but I guarantee that the first time I leave it at home, I will need it. It's just science! ;)
|
Quote:
|
Another aspect of this is to actually go through the motions of changing a tire in your driveway to make sure everything works out. Any of the high end or aftermarket wheels won't accept a cross-type lug wrench and may only accept a thin wall socket. Also knowing proper jack placement ahead of time is well worth knowing.
My brother had a spare tire for a trailer for several years without needing it. One day I took a close look at it and the wheel turned out to be a Ford Expedition 6 lug wheel (6x135) which sure as heck isn't going to fit on his 6 lug trailer (6x5.5). Imagine the potential gasket-blowing fit I helped him avoid by catching this before he had a flat on the road.:rolleyes: |
thanks for the input. I do carry the tools to change it. Just wondering if anyone had tools come with the trailer. Again, thanks.
|
Quote:
that could help when you have trailer issues too. |
| All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:46 PM. |