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wmoses
Mar 19, 2013Explorer
facory wrote:
Looks like it would fold if the trailer happened to slide forward.
When it is in the vertical position, the jack post is right down and sitting on top of a cross member (gusset), so that is what takes the vertical load, not the through bolt. If the trailer slid forward a bit, the through bolt, which is at the top of the vertical slot would exert an upward and rearward force on the Flip while the post was still firmly in contact with the gusset. This is opposite to what would have to happen (i.e. slide down the slot) for it to collapse / fold.
Going camping soon, and will report back if it does not perform as expected.
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