How I level my trailer
Okay it is only a pop up, but the procedure should work on any trailer with jacks at all 4 corners and a tongue jack. First, get yourself some of those inexpensive level indicators. Place them on ...
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theoldwizard1 wrote:
...I was referring to real JACKS, not "stabilizers". The need to be UNDER the trailer on preferably on the frame corner.
Third, I should have explained, my method only will pick up a corner about 1-2". Most of the weight is still on the axle/tires.
The concern isn't really the jacks, they are inexpensive and easily replaced. The concern is the torque exerted on the frame. The weight is engineered to be on the frame at the axle, not at the corners. You get away with it because of the short length of the popup.
On a larger/heavier trailer there is a great risk of bending the frame, that is why it is bad advice.
