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changing a tire with hydraulic levelers on my U225

Is it possible to change a tire with the hydraulic levelers on my U225 ? thanks !
1994 u300

Re: changing a tire with hydraulic levelers on my U225

Reply #1 –
the bottom line is yes (did that once when owning our 225) but it can be dangerous unless you back this method up with a hyd jack under that axle.
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
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jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: changing a tire with hydraulic levelers on my U225

Reply #2 –
We had to raise the 88 to do that, make sure you block at least 2 remaining tires, dont ask me how I know :-X
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My advice and experiences are Free, you decide if they are worth anything .

John - driving Old Faithful
1994 U280 GV
C8.3, Banks, Pacbrake, 900 watts, Resonator, XLHD tow dolly
Retired Army Warrant Officer

Life is what you make of it - if it is lemons, make lemonade!
Former Coaches:
1988 GV 40' ORED 300HP CAT - 9 years
1990 Winnebago LeSharo - 3 years
2000 Newmar London Aire - 3 years (#18 of 23 produced)

Re: changing a tire with hydraulic levelers on my U225

Reply #3 –
How would I go about doing that to check/replace brakes on all corners? I have only used the auto-level feature. thanx again!
1994 u300

Re: changing a tire with hydraulic levelers on my U225

Reply #4 –
I miss understood :-(  Thought this was a emergency issue.

For regular maintenance,  as John suggested a properly supported hydraulic jack and safety stands with blocking would best serve you.

Dont think I would want to jack it up with the system like that. You could with manual control.
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My advice and experiences are Free, you decide if they are worth anything .

John - driving Old Faithful
1994 U280 GV
C8.3, Banks, Pacbrake, 900 watts, Resonator, XLHD tow dolly
Retired Army Warrant Officer

Life is what you make of it - if it is lemons, make lemonade!
Former Coaches:
1988 GV 40' ORED 300HP CAT - 9 years
1990 Winnebago LeSharo - 3 years
2000 Newmar London Aire - 3 years (#18 of 23 produced)

Re: changing a tire with hydraulic levelers on my U225

Reply #5 –
I have jack stands, I just want to get it up one axle at a time to inspect brakes. I have had it up in a sloped parking lot (attached pic) but can I get it that way on a level surface?, and are the jacks strong enough to lift the rear off of the ground? thx again
1994 u300

Re: changing a tire with hydraulic levelers on my U225

Reply #6 –
Using the manual up and down controls once the jacks have kicked down and are vertical you can lower say both front ones and lift clear of ground. I would not do each corner individually as you DO NOT want to twist the front end. Jacks are rated at around 6000lbs each ( on my old 93 225 with Oshkosh chassis) so not a problem. just use the stands or a seperate jack for safety.
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: changing a tire with hydraulic levelers on my U225

Reply #7 –
Quote from: fouroureye –
make sure you block at least 2 remaining tires,

Yes - be sure to do this!  I recall someone on the forum mentioning they raised one end of the coach, effectively defeating the parking brake.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: changing a tire with hydraulic levelers on my U225

Reply #8 –
I don't have a picture, but I picked up an air over hydraulic 20 ton jack for mine.  Got it at Harbor Freight, not expensive I think $50.  Basically you place the jack and put you tire inflation hose from your on board compressor to the jack and Voila! the coach jumps off the ground!  It works really well, and no effort.  Not very large and weigh about 15 lbs.
Current coach 1996 U320 40'
Previous coach, 1990 36' U280

Re: changing a tire with hydraulic levelers on my U225

Reply #9 –
Quote from: Kemahjohn –
I don't have a picture, but I picked up an air over hydraulic 20 ton jack for mine.  Got it at Harbor Freight, not expensive I think $50.  Basically you place the jack and put you tire inflation hose from your on board compressor to the jack and Voila! the coach jumps off the ground!  It works really well, and no effort.  Not very large and weigh about 15 lbs.
I like that idea if it was $50 I would buy it. but $125 is too much to just sit around link>  20 ton Air Hydraulic Bottle Jack
1994 u300

Re: changing a tire with hydraulic levelers on my U225

Reply #10 –
 Do not lift just one corner with any Jack, use the HWH jacks (both) to raise the front and surely I did not have to mention using wheel blocks at the front tyres when doing the rears. This also should only be done on level ground.
What I also suggest is lowering the front jacks so they just touch the ground then go about 1/2" lower with them to put a bit of pressure against the ground so when you raise the rear ones you do have some amount of brake with the ground, but do not rely just on that, put those chocs either side of both tyres.
This is all just common sense.
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: changing a tire with hydraulic levelers on my U225

Reply #11 –
AND.....if your on gravel !  Better use a large piece of heavy plywood under the jacks, or 2 X 12's or ?............Voice of experience..........~JL~
1994-GV-U225
5.9 Cummings
Build #4503
Near Springer Oklahoma
 

Re: changing a tire with hydraulic levelers on my U225

Reply #12 –
Watch Harbor Freight, they put the air over hydraulic jack on sale for half price from time to time.  That is when I bought mine.
Current coach 1996 U320 40'
Previous coach, 1990 36' U280