Landing gear problem
I purchased my 2011 AF 27-5 used. Yesterday, I returned from short trip and parked it in my driveway which has a downslope. As a result, I have to extend the legs quite far to get it level to open the...
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BB_TX wrote:Njmurvin wrote:
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BTW, to get to level, the bottom of the trailer is right at 36" off the ground. Subtract 3.5" for the block and that means the jacks are extended 31.5". Is that too much?
If it were me, I would get some large boards and build some taller blocks with a very wide footprint for using at home on that slope. Footprint wide enough to there would be no danger of tipping over. 4 or 5 pieces of 2" x 12" x 12" long glued and screwed maybe. Generally no need to carry them with you when you travel.
X2 on the foot pad blocks. Mine are to the specification above 5 boards high. I also used 3/4" square by 5 1/2" long plastic strips to make a pocket for the landing gear pads. I always carry them. On a level pad it shortens your landing gear legs and helps stabilize the trailer. Earlier this year I had a sloping pad and would not have been able to level without them.
I recommend the Ultra Fab heavy duty foot pads available on Amazon.
