We have a Flat Tyre !!!!

Hello & Welcome back to Caravan Escapades, Well we went down to the caravan storage this weekend to put the bedding etc back in the Caravan (We Vac Pack It) and discovered we had a flat tyre. So this Vlog follows me Jacking the Caravan up and taking the Tyre to get repaired.
The Jack we used is the Kojack System as the Alko would not fit on the Caravan with Quad Movers
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Thanks to Trademark in Nottingham for the speedy service in repairing the tyre.
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[@paulandsarahcaravanlife]

Hi James. Not had a puncher yet 🤞at least you got to do it in the comfort of the storage yard. Tyre company proper looked after you mate. Great video thanks for sharing. Paul and Sarah

[@CaravanEscapades101]

Hi Paul, Last Time i had a puncture it was on the m5 in heavy traffic and it was a blow out on a Bank Holiday Monday, it was out last Single Axle Van, Traffic was Crazy and I managed to limp of the Motorway to An Asda Car Park where we had to spend the night as , the Recovery Company could not get a replacement Tyre. At least this time I could do it at our leisure. Thanks for watching

[@emyrbrown]

Hi James thanks for another great vlog👍🏻 The kojack looks a very handy bit of kit. I wonder if you had two, one either side, if they could be used in conjunction with the corner steadies, to add extra support in the centre of the van and make the caravan more stable on a pitch. Just like the centre hydraulic supports on the E+P self levelling kit🧐

[@CaravanEscapades101]

Hi Emyr thanks for watching, the Kit actually comes with 2 Receptacles for mounting to both sides of the Chassis, but only only one jack. I guess in principle if you had a second jack it would work, I wonder if it would be as firm as the E&P system, Thanks for watching and commenting. James

[@emyrbrown]

@@CaravanEscapades101 Hi James that's interesting to know that it comes with 2 receptacles for either side of the chassis. I wonder if it would as firm as the E&P system. It would be great if Purple Line Uk @PurpleLine_ltd @PurpleLine would send you another Kojack to try it out, and then you could feedback to us. As this would definitely be a more costs effective method for alot of people.

[@CaravanEscapades101]

@@emyrbrown Hi Emyr, I don't know to be honest, I guess you would need to make sur you raised both jacks to get the caravan level, so there would still be a need for manual levelling where the E&P will do it automatically, also, I need to check out but don't E7P change the steadies when they fit a system as well. Lol, I did but the Kojack, but if Purple Line are watching I am happy to carry out honest reviews on anything they want to send. 😁. Thanks again for watching and happy Camping

[@CaravanVlogger]

I had a puncture a little while ago. I just got Halfords (tires on the drive?) to replace it. It was £60 but saved me taking it off, going to kwitfit and putting it back on again.. You need E&P James 😉All that jacking up malarky. Getting mine fitted Wednesday.

[@CaravanEscapades101]

Agree, but with the caravan in storage I would have glad to wait around for them, It also was something I could Vlog about 😁. I am waiting for you to get your E&P fitted and your review before I commit lol.

[@HepcatHarley]

Would it have been better to raise all corner steadies? With the nearside legs down when you drop the caravan down off the jack (as fast as you did) it could cause stresses to the caravan base especially if you have suspension fitted.

[@CaravanEscapades101]

Hello, thanks for watching and commenting and sharing a good bit of advice, yes as an additional precaution you could raise all the steadies. I wasn’t overly concerned as it’s a twin axel and the lowering and weight of the caravan is supported by the remaining wheel and the caravan would not go lower than its last position. It is an option well worth considering though. Thanks again for watching and happy camping. James.

[@richardmarsh292]

Hi James, great video, does look a lot of trouble using that jack, have you thought about getting a lock and level? I have one for putting the twin alko wheel locks on, great bit of kit and looks a lot safer than the jack. Cheers Rich

[@CaravanEscapades101]

Hi Richard, thanks for commenting and watching. It wasn't to bad to be fair. I do have a lock and level and its great bit of kit. I guess that I didn't us it in this instance was because I was in the storage compound, I didn't have the hard rubber mat with me to put under the lock and level to protect it from the rough stones. Thanks again for watching and commenting and happy camping James

[@jimaizlewood8369]

Hi James to save struggling aligning the wheel you need a wheel aligning tool which is just a threaded bar you screw into the hub allowing you just to slide the wheel over it, no more lifting and balancing while trying to find the bolt holes. The thread you need for the caravan is m12 1.5mm pitch these are easily found on most online shopping venues for less than £10 and really do make life easier, if your car has a spare wheel I think it should have one of that size already but they’re worth looking at.

[@CaravanEscapades101]

Hi Jim thanks for commenting and a great bit of advise, I will investigate and get myself one for the Caravan, the Car has studs so a lot easier, Thanks again and Happy Camping.

[@jimaizlewood8369]

@@CaravanEscapades101 I didn’t realise Mercedes had gone to studs the one I had was on bolts but that’s a few years ago, fortunately the Lexus we had and now the Jaguar are on studs but I still got myself the alignment tool as the years are advancing and with a new shoulder joint I can no longer lift and balance like I once could.

[@CaravanEscapades101]

@@jimaizlewood8369 You have got me thinking now about the MB, its that long since I have had to change a Tyre, I am wondering if i am confusing myself with the LR Discovery i used to have. I will need to check now. 😀

[@paulinelindsay1105]

Hi James you made the jack look difficult to use ,all you needed to do is twist the orange bit at the top to line it up. Also we carry a small block of wood we would have stood the jack on.

[@CaravanEscapades101]

Thanks, Pauline. I appreciate your feedback. I should have practised a bit really before filming. 😁. Good advice: reference the wooden block. Thanks for watching, and happy camping. James

[@philipwilliams3674]

Hi James, new subscriber here. Have you done a vlog on fitting the Kojak lifting kit to your van. I, like you, have a twin axle with double motor movers and the dealer removed the under van spare wheel carriage as Alko system can’t be used. I did purchase a small trolley jack but it is a bit heavy and cumbersome.

[@CaravanEscapades101]

Hi Philip, first of all, welcome and thank you for your subscription. I haven't done a Vlog on fitting the Kojac, but if you go over to caravantastic vlogs he put one out in the last couple of weeks following him fitting it. Hope that helps. James

[@HelenandDave]

Hi James, that was an interesting watch. Mine (and everyone else’s) worst nightmare, especially if on the road. This has made me feel I need to look at how I would deal with this (short of calling mayday) thanks for sharing. Cheers, Dave 👍

[@CaravanEscapades101]

Agree, I had a bad one on the Side of the M5 once and had to tow the caravan of the Motorway on to the slip road, for safety and it shredded the tyre. Its probably worth us all doing a bit of a practice Tyre Change, so we know where all the kit is and how to use it safely, When we had the problem on the M5, it was in roadworks and very heavy Traffic, When I did get on the Slip Road, Called May day and they sent a local agent out who could not get a replacement Tyre for us till the next day, Our Spare Had Been stolen from under the Caravan.

[@HelenandDave]

@@CaravanEscapades101 wow! That sounds quite traumatic. I’ve purchased the Kojak system as a result of your video. Can’t thank you enough. 👍

[@CaravanEscapades101]

@Caravantastic it was, especially when I discovered our spare had been stolen from under the Van. Glad it helped, you will have to do a Vlog on fitting the resepticals 😁

[@mentonish]

In the old days my dad had a flat ,but the car was too close to the ground to get the jack under the car. The AA came to the rescue. Make sure you do not have the same problem

[@CaravanEscapades101]

Hi John, Thanks for watching and commenting, I guess one advantage of having the Twin Axle is if only one tyre gets flat, at least the other will hold the caravan up enough to get the Jack in. If I am unlucky enough to have 2 flats, I will have to call recovery anyway lol as we only carry one spare. Happy Camping James

[@mcevoymedley3063]

Brilliant video, I’ve always felt like this kind of thing will never happen to me but you’ve inspired me to get my act together and be prepared. May I ask what type pump you have? Cheers Chris

[@CaravanEscapades101]

Hi thanks for Watchi lng and commenting. I glad the vlog helped. The pump I use is a Ryobi one. It has both high pressure and low pressure. So you can do tyres a nd inflatable things. I keep it in the caravan along with a Ryobi drill for doing the stedies, it uses the same battery. Happy Camping James

[@CaravanEscapades101]

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[@MrG.42]

IMO If you loosen the wheel nuts each time before you tighten them again, then you have to stop every 30 miles along your journey. Best practice is to only loosen when you have to.

[@CaravanEscapades101]

Hello Thanks for watching and commenting and sharing your expectance, food for thought. Thanks again and Happy Camping James

[@paul-fk7de]

Hi just a new subscriber can I ask where do you get the torque wrench calibration done ?

[@CaravanEscapades101]

Hi First of all thank you for your Subscription. 😁. With regards Torque Wrenches, I would avoid the cheaper ones, Lidl and Aldi often do them. Maybe something like this from Screwfix would be a good entry level www.screwfix.com/p/magnusson-torque-wrench-1-2-x-18-/6879v. Hope that helps. James

[@johnwoodhead4059]

Apply the Handbrake FIRST Not on this occasion .When wheel was clear of the ground it rotated freely.OOPS

[@CaravanEscapades101]

Hello John, thanks for watching and commenting You are correct, I did forget to apply it in the process of filming, so my Mistake, but My Advise is to apply it, What I also forgot to film is the placing of chocks on the other side. Thanks again and happy camping James

[@ng2361]

Hi James good job the tyre went down at the yard. Thought at first it might have been your tyre pal because they slightly weep. I remove my tyre pal when not using the caravan for a bit. And change the battery’s once a year. Good idea to get a tyre plug set for emergency. I was stuck for 4 days in France last year because BMW couldn’t find me a tyre. Something you never think will happen is a puncture. Just wondering where you got your protection socket from? 👍

[@CaravanEscapades101]

Last time I had a Puncture it was on the M5, so this time was a breeze, good advise reference the Tyre Pal, I will look into the Plug Kits, the protective sockets came with a kit I bought of Amazon., Thanks for watching and Happy Camping www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07XY5L5JR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@ng2361]

@@CaravanEscapades101 Yes thanks for that James, plug kit normally get from amazon, just started my own channel mainly drone footage Of France, just getting used to editing and learning drone angles etc something different. Just laughing the other night me and the wife regarding your daughter taking over chat in the car 😂 think you be out of a job soon 👍

[@CaravanEscapades101]

@@ng2361 Hi, Thanks I will get some ordered, God Luck with the Channel, I have just subscribed, It will get easier, I am still learning, especially with the editing etc, Its a good excuse for me to buy gadgets, Lol Yes Darcie-May does seem to like the camera, I have also noticed her pulling faces behind me when in the Car. In one of the France Videos I added the footage, where she took the Camera and Started Vlogging in the Sea 🤣. Wont be long before she has her own channel doing reviews on the campsite play parks and children's facilities. lol

[@karenandchris1709]

Great Vlog. Good to hear your advice on loosing the studs before checking the Torque. Weve got almost the same twin axle van with twin movers and to date had 2 punctures, both on the road side. On the first one had to scrabble around with a bottle jack to replace the wheel. Not ideal but managed OK. The next puncture was after we had the UP-SPECK EASY JACK FITTED which makes it a doddle to change a wheel, fit twin Alkos + laterally level the van. Had this set-up fitted nearly 2 years ago and its been faultless. Heres a link to one of their KZbin demos but thier new website is under construction????? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hX6bdWmqfJ2osLM

[@CaravanEscapades101]

Thank you and thanks for the information, I will check it out looks interesting, Thanks for watching and Happy Camping James