How to Change a Tire on a Horse Trailer

Flat or blown tires happen to all of us. It’s how well we’re prepared for such a thing that will determine whether or not the day is simply delayed or becomes much worse.
0:00 How I handle my horse trailer tire travails
1:40 The Tools
5:16 Changing the Tire
7:10 How a dead Greek guy can help loosen a stuck lug nut
8:07 A safer way to lift a trailer
You can find more of my thoughts on this and 177 other trail riding and horse camping topics in my book “The ABCs of Trail Riding and Horse Camping,” as seen on Amazon’s bestseller list. Here’s a link - amzn.to/3CuErid
LINKS:
Walla Hi County Park, Wisconsin - www.trailmeister.com/trails/walla-hi-WI/
12 Trailer Safety Checks for every Trip - www.trailmeister.com/trailer-maintenance/
9 Tire Changing Tools:
• Roadside Triangles - for being seen if you have to change a tire on the side of the road. Get at least 3 of the DOT approved ones. - amzn.to/31iqJOr
• Reflective safety vest - for being seen if you have to change a tire on the side of the road. - amzn.to/31kVp1E
• Wheel chocks - for keeping the vehicle from rolling when you don’t want it to. - amzn.to/3co30m4
• Trailer aid - for an easier way to lift a trailer for changing a tire. - amzn.to/3cmlWSj
• Lug wrench - for changing a tire - amzn.to/3sxosLa
• Can of Fix a Flat - for a temporary tire fix until you can get into a repair shop. - amzn.to/3fmg4dA
• Gloves - for keeping your hands in one piece while you’re making repairs. - amzn.to/3ckd7Za
• Tire pressure gauge - for making sure your tires are ready to roll. - amzn.to/2PaHw3k
• Portable air compressor - for inflating a flat the easy way. - amzn.to/3rn8AJP
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[@tabbathawilliamson3299]

Thanks for this video! I now feel confident I can change my trailer tire, after I get the right tool!

[@weber_with1B]

Purchased our first horse trailer. Great video explaining everything we need. Thank you!

[@user-ez9gy5hd7n]

Thank you for the very kind words! Glad to be able to help!

[@laurenhorne3843]

Do you have any recommendations on where I could find/ but the pipe you used to loosen the lug nuts? Have been wanting to get one for my trailer but I have no idea where I can get one.

[@user-ez9gy5hd7n]

Your local hardware store should have a selection of pipes.

[@slabriderent]

It got funny at 10:26 🤣😂🤣