LarryJM wrote:
First the following is not applicable for the normal stabilier jacks since IMO they are not only ineffective, but at the wrong positions for proper trailer stabilization. My trailer came with the typical stabilizer jacks at each corner, but I was so disappointed in their performance over what I had been using for the last 25 years on my previous trailer I switched back to that time proven system of the old style "screw" type jackstands. I also experimented on the best location and for my trailer found that was approx 6 to 8 feet in front and back of each axle. For me the short answer is approx. 300 to 400lbs on each jackstand, but that will vary depending on the location of the "support" and the specifics of the trailer. I used my sherline tongue scale to measure the force on the jackstands. This "support" effectively removes the trailer bounce/sway/wiggle from both the tires and the torflex type axles used on my trailer.
The only way to set them is by using the tongue jack and in my case means dropping the front of the trailer approx 2 to 3 inches, putting in the rear supports hand snug then raising the trailer approx 1 to 2 inches past level the putting in the front supports hand snug. This results in an approx 1 inch high front to back attitude on my trailer. If I need to retighten them I just raise the front somemore and only reset the front ones which results in a little less front up attitude to the trailer.
Larry
This is good stuff. Thanks!
