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coolmom42
Explorer II
Sep 27, 2016

Working underneath a trailer--best way to do it?

I'm strongly considering buying a small travel trailer in the next year or so. One concern I have is being able to work under it. I know this is sometimes necessary, and always a good idea to inspec...
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coolmom42
Explorer II
Sep 27, 2016
smkettner wrote:
I don't think you will be spending much time under a trailer. Creeper should be fine if needed. Maybe a couple boards to raise it 2" to 4" would be the most you need. Otherwise jack on the frame and use some large jack stands.
http://www.harborfreight.com/12-ton-jack-stands-34924.html


I certainly don't plan to spend a lot of time underneath. But seems to me an annual inspection at a minimum is a good idea. I'm a big believer in catching problems before they get big.

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