How to jack up a 13' scamp to change a tire?

[chse]

I got my new tires and started to change them. Here is how I did this: I put 2 chocks on the other wheel and used the 2-point jack from my car to lift it up behind the wheel, I put a jack stand further back which I extended at the same time in case the 2-point jack slips out. After lifting it for about 3 inches I used that jack on the tongue to get the wheel free.

There is 2 problems:
I am glad I still have all my fingers- the whole things seemed very wobbly and unstable.
My tongue jack is on the left side, when changing the right tire the tongue started to flex noticeably and I became afraid that it bends the frame.

Is there a better way to do this? especially when on the road (I don't have a hydraulic jack and wouldn't take one traveling).
I also use the tongue jack when camping, will this bend the frame after a while?

[Perry J]

It's best to have your trailer attached to your TV when jacking it up.
Much more stable and safe.

[mary and bob]

Maybe you should look into AAA with the RV option, then it's someone else's problem to change a tire along the road. I'm a retired truck mechanic so I have all kinds of jacks and stands, but don't carry them when traveling. The RV option was an extra $20 for me.

[Thomas G.]

Originally Posted by Perry J

It's best to have your trailer attached to your TV when jacking it up.
Much more stable and safe.

+1 and block the opposite tire on the trailer.