Tire Aid Lift - for tandam flat tire

ISeyes · 03-07-2023, 12:06 PM

Hi Everyone,

We are looking at purchasing the camco trailer aid for changing a flat tire. Has anyone used this or have any other suggestions you may recommend?

Yes we have BCAA but thought might be good to have on hand in case of emergency.

Thanks so much 😊

Eggscape · 03-07-2023, 12:15 PM

I hope to just drive the good wheel onto the many wooden blocks I have which will lift up the flat tire.

Rossue · 03-07-2023, 12:15 PM

Use mine regularly; sometimes to level on severe slopes. Just get the Standard vs. Plus as that one ia a bit too tall and can get in the way. Costs more too and is unnecessary.

**Donna D.** · 03-07-2023, 12:46 PM

I bought one, the Plus, and ended up giving it away. It's big and although I have plenty of storage in my trailer, I didn't like carrying something that could only be used on a dual-axle trailer. I bought an aluminum racing floor jack. Can use it for any all-molded towable trailer and my truck as well. It doesn't take up any more space than the trailer aid. It's a rapid pump. Three pumps and the trailer is 'up.' NO, that's not a video. That's an image to show the 'packed' size.

Ron in BC · 03-07-2023, 12:54 PM

You can never have too many leveling aids. My first choice are 2x8 lengths of wood. Very versatile and can be used in many different ways.

This is a good example about versatility. It was both the best campsite in the park and also the worse. Despite the park being almost full this site was empty because of the steep slope. As soon as we stopped and got out and looked at it the folks gathered around nearby campfires were sure that their afternoon entertainment had arrived.

This wasn't our first rodeo and setting up was a non-event. As they say, practice makes perfect.

My view is that everyone should have at least a couple of these blocks for misc. needs.

Ron

wackyburggeezer · 03-07-2023, 01:45 PM

I'm with Ron on this one. We carry 10 12" x 12" 3/4" plywood squares for levelling the trailer, and 8 2" x 6" blocks for sand pads, and the tongue jack. Friends booked a site for us once that was so unlevel, that we used every single piece AND everything we could scrounge up.

Allan Bornestig · 03-07-2023, 03:47 PM

Hey Donna.
I have been listening to you and wanted to get that jack.Crossed the border and got one at Harbor Freight in Bellingham $ 99.00 US on sale.Put it in the garage for now, will put it together one day when the weather warms up.Exactly the same model, and not to heavy.
Got a couple of Volvo 740s that needs servicing some times.Thanks for the tip.

Randy in Maine · 03-07-2023, 03:49 PM

I have one. I have used it twice and have loaned it to someone at a campground once. Works well.

ISeyes · 03-08-2023, 11:33 AM

Thank you everyone for your relies, greatly appreciated as always!!!

**MrLynn** · 03-08-2023, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ISeyes

Hi Everyone,

We are looking at purchasing the camco trailer aid for changing a flat tire. Has anyone used this or have any other suggestions you may recommend?

Yes we have BCAA but thought might be good to have on hand in case of emergency.

Thanks so much 😊

Lots of discussion about plastic jacks and levelers in this current thread:

https://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f...g-24367-2.html

I carry a couple of 3' 2x8" boards, plus a small pile of shorter 2bys and 1bys for leveling, and a bottle jack. I may get the Anderson or Camco plastic wedge jack, though. Way easier if you're hitched.

C&G in FL · 03-09-2023, 05:10 AM

It should be noted that the earliest 5.0TA trailers (2014 and part of 2015) were not constructed with torsion axles but with leaf springs and equalizers. The Trailer Aide will not lift the trailer high enough to change a tire on this “handful” of applicable 5th wheels. And due to the location of the springs, they cannot be jacked up on the frame between the wheels. To raise a leaf spring equipped 5.0TA, (using a wood block between the two) the jack is placed on the axle as close to the frame as possible.

bdornbush · 03-09-2023, 10:48 AM

I have the Andersen levelers to level as needed when I am on a non-level site. When I got a flat tire, I used one leveler under the good tire and it provided enough lift so I could change the flat tire. I like it when one device works for several purposes. I carry a scissor jack but have not had to use it.

sleepy · 03-09-2023, 06:51 PM

We have a 2014 5 TA and I have the traileraid plus. It lifts the trailer just high enough to change a flat or turn the wheel while I'm greasing the EZ lube fittings.

I also carry a piece of 3/4 ' plywood the same size to put under the traileraid +, in the event I need it.

Bladesong · 03-09-2023, 08:18 PM

I have that and I love it. Works great for changing tires but also lifting the wheels when putting grease in the spindles (while turning them). I also use it as a support under one of my rear stabilizers when parked.

Mike Lewis · 03-09-2023, 08:57 PM

I have the Trailer Aid and have used it to change a flat on my trailer. It works well.

ColoradoSwany · 03-09-2023, 10:00 PM

Every time we dump, we put the Trailer Aid under the passenger side to tilt the trailer. Significantly speeds up the gray tank dumping. I’ve also used it to rotate tires and I carry it to use in case we get a flat. We do not carry a Jack for the trailer. I find it very useful.

Perry Butler · 03-10-2023, 10:21 PM

When we purchaed our 5.0 we already had a Andersen Rapid Jack to lift one wheel for greasing bearings (I now pay someone else to do it). We bought a Camco leveler and it slid too often, so purchased an Andersen Leveler and cut it to fit between the wheels. The two together work great and we always have a jack to change tires.

At dump stations sloped the wrong way we also use them to lift the opposite side for improved dumping.

Food for thought,

Perry

BillMcgTenn · 03-15-2023, 10:46 AM

Another vote for "Trailer Aid" (camco trailer aid) especially if you're weight conscious (On what you tow.... not for yourself!!!)

Carmel Clown · 03-15-2023, 01:43 PM

I have one. Had to use it once on horse trailer. It was strong enough that I didn’t have to remove the horse. Wish I had taken a picture of Mel with his head out window watching the guys changing the tire.

TTMartin · 03-15-2023, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ISeyes

Hi Everyone,

We are looking at purchasing the camco trailer aid for changing a flat tire. Has anyone used this or have any other suggestions you may recommend?

Yes we have BCAA but thought might be good to have on hand in case of emergency.

Thanks so much ��

I have Camco Curve Levelers and a two sets of Camco Universal Flex Pads which I use for a little extra lift for extra uneven sites. Those together will lift the other wheel up enough to change the tire. There is no reason to carry a special ramp for that.

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