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westend
Jan 06, 2017Explorer
Terryallan wrote:This is very true and at the heart of the matter when stabilizing a trailer.
Easiest way. Put jacks on both sides (fore, and aft)of the tires, and take the weight slightly off the suspension. If any weight is left on the suspension. It will still bounce.
Typically, when setting up mobile homes the beam frame is set on solid concrete blocks and the wheels removed.
You can use any manner of blocking to support the trailer frame but solid concrete block doesn't rot, rarely breaks, and will carry the weight without shifting. If you decide to use modular concrete block, I'd suggest to make piers using the blocks in opposing directions. Make sure when the weight is put on the block piers that wood is between the top blocks and the frame. The modular blocks will crack if weight is applied on the web or wall without wood to spread the load.
Alternatively, 6 x 6 makes excellent cribbing but the price will be greater.
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