Stabilizing 5er for long term
We have picked up a camp site in the Sierras for long term. What are some of the options for stabilizing the unit? Slide jacks? Frame jacks? blocking the axels by lifting tires off the ground? I am op...
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I use Harbor freight jack stands, 4 per side, on 2x6x12 treated wood bases and wood wedges. I jack the trailer frame up to a given level. Place a jack stand under the frame near rear axle on both sides, then the same near front axle. Then place jacks stand under the frame near rear and near landing gear on both sides. I use a 6ft level and check the front to back and side to side as I go.
I keep the front landing legs down with a little weight on them and leave the wheels on but lifted enough by the frame not to have any weight on them. They touch the ground but are round and not flattened on the bottom. While it is up like that is a good time to check hub grease and adjust the brakes.
I keep the front landing legs down with a little weight on them and leave the wheels on but lifted enough by the frame not to have any weight on them. They touch the ground but are round and not flattened on the bottom. While it is up like that is a good time to check hub grease and adjust the brakes.
