Flat Tire Pickup

[kassim503]

Hey all,

Ill be down in Ft.Meade early friday picking up my new [to me] m101a2 trailer. Im planning on towing it home via my 1/2 ton 'burb. Problems- the trailer has a blown out tire, besides that everything works as it should. This being my first time at this rodeo, im asking if I can change said flat tire on site before heading down the road?

 

[Recovry4x4]

That should not be an issue. Let me rephrase, are you going to bring a spare or do you plan on pulling the rim and going to a tire store. If it's a simple tire change, should be no problem.

 

[K9Vic]

Last time I pickup a trailer Hooks, TX there was no pressure for me to get out quickly I felt. I think that you do need to get it loaded out out within an hour as they have hourly appointments, but not sure. I always bring two spares with me when I get a trailer as you never know if you need a second. As they are always M101A2 the wheels are super easy to find, so if you have access to a second one I highly recommend bringing two spares.

 

[rosco]

Shuldn't be a problem. That is, if you are bringing your own stuff to do it with: spare, jack, 4-way lug wrench, etc. If they checked you on/off base, they might squawk about you coming and going, otherwise, I have found, they might even help you.

 

[kassim503]

ah very good, i'm bringing a nearly new pair of rim/tire combos, planning on changing one and probably going to keep the other as a spare until I get her home. Thanks for the speedy replies!

 

[wreckerman893]

I picked up a bolster trailer on time in TN and the guy picked it up with a forklift so I didn't have to use a jack. The spare on the trailer was low so they let me use the shop compressor to air it up. This was a Nat. Guard base and I spoke the lingo.....some GL sites will go the extra mile......others will do the bare minumum.

 

[koolex11]

The guys at Meade are pretty nice. They give you time to break everything down and probably won't mind a quick tire change. If it's not actually ruptured, maybe a can of slime and a compressor will work?

 

[Ripcord01]

The trailer just needs air. They have a 5ton they use for an air truck if you need it..