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09-10-2019, 05:55 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Apple Valley
Posts: 134
M.O.C. #19913
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Proper way to lift trailer to change tire
I have a 40’ Monty two axels and need to know how am can lift it up so one wheel is off the ground. The manual says use a jack on the frame by the spring mount that would seem hard on the trailer. I have one of those half moon ramps that you drive on and it raises one tire off the ground. Does that sound safe for the trailer?
Thanks
John
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09-10-2019, 06:15 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: westminster md
Posts: 2,318
M.O.C. #17894
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IMHO the best way is to use a floor jack under the 2 u-bolts at each wheel. In a pinch while on the road I would use a bottle jack under one u bolt.
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2011 Montana 3455 SA. 6 point level up. Disc brakes. Curt Q24 Hitch. 5 step glow steps
Progressive EMS. Valterra tank valves. Sailun G637 tires. ARP fridge control. All led lighting. Mor Ryde IS
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09-10-2019, 06:32 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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I know you're not supposed to, but I've always used Level-up to do that.
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2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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09-10-2019, 07:20 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Humboldt
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M.O.C. #22879
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Level up.
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09-10-2019, 07:57 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 3,924
M.O.C. #20477
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Level up also
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2018 3160RL
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
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09-10-2019, 08:02 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Moultrie
Posts: 250
M.O.C. #20747
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Level up system works great. If you are going under the trailer, block up the axles for safety.
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2014 3402RL, Sailun S637/Disc Brakes
2015 F350 CC LWB SRW 6.7L PSD FX4
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09-11-2019, 05:05 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Grand Rapids
Posts: 1,896
M.O.C. #9561
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like stated above, you can always lift the rv off the ground with the auto leveling system. love it
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09-11-2019, 06:44 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Livermore
Posts: 492
M.O.C. #17391
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Mine doesn't have all that fancy stuff LOL
I just use a bottle jack under the axle where it bolts to the spring. Make sure you ether hook it to the truck or chock the wheels real good. When I cha;lk my wheels I put one behind the rear of the tire. Then I put the truck in reverse and put some pressure on the rear chalk. Then I put the front one in and shift to natural. Let the truck roll forward and that locks the wheels pretty good. I can tell because you cant just pull them out.
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09-11-2019, 06:59 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Kamiah
Posts: 332
M.O.C. #14438
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Level up for me also.
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Ron&Sue
2017 Montana 3720RL Legacy
14' Ram 3500 DRW
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09-11-2019, 07:47 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Milwaukie, OR
Posts: 1,468
M.O.C. #23668
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To also answer the OP's question, yes, the half-moon thing is a good way to lift one wheel. Before I had Level Up (which I haven't used yet to lift the rig since I haven't had a flat...yet) I used a bottle jack under the ubolts. Should also be nothing wrong with lifting at the frame as stated in the manual...you just have to lift higher to get the wheel off the ground.
There are several ways to skin this cat...mostly common sense with safety in mind.
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2018 Montana HC 305RL / HW Progressive EMS
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab 4x4 DRW / Demco Recon Hitch on RAM Puck Ball
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09-11-2019, 08:09 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: westminster md
Posts: 2,318
M.O.C. #17894
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DQDick
I know you're not supposed to, but I've always used Level-up to do that.
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I too have the level up. Have never used it on the road to get the wheels off the ground. Have used it to do so at home many times. My response was more for the folks that do not have that ability.
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2018 Chevy 3500 LTZ Dually Diesel 4x4 CCLB
2011 Montana 3455 SA. 6 point level up. Disc brakes. Curt Q24 Hitch. 5 step glow steps
Progressive EMS. Valterra tank valves. Sailun G637 tires. ARP fridge control. All led lighting. Mor Ryde IS
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