Jacking points on a travel trailer
I have read and heard that you should never jack a travel trailer using the frame, the axle, or any suspension part. Kinda eliminates all options as far as I can see, other than rolling one tire up a ...
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Guy Roan wrote:
Under the "U" shackle that holds the axle is the correct way.
Never the frame!
Guy
Dexter the axle manufacturer says " MISCELLANEOUS - Is it okay to jack up my trailer?
Dexter recommends that you do not jack up the trailer on the suspension components because there is always the potential for damage. Bent hangers, leaf springs, or axle tubes can cause bad axle alignment with bad tire wear resulting. Also, many trailer builders do not use Dexter hangers and we have no idea how strong these hangers may or may not be. Therefore, we take the conservative approach and recommend jacking up only on the trailer frame.
More reading at
http://www.dexterpartsonline.com/page/398255222
