Jacking single axle trailer
Everywhere I read that the proper way to jack up a single axle trailer is by using the chassis frame rail. They (manufacturers) and industry never recommend the axle for a jack point even if you use t...
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I DONT agree with the recommended practice of jacking from the frame.
I believe it to be outdated, and at the very least a much less safe procedure than jacking from under the spring seat.. or from under the spring pack itself, fore or aft of the axle, depending on the arch of the springs.
some of the older travel trailers had low fender skirts, and lifting from the axle would not allow the tire to be taken out after the lugnuts were removed, so jacking from the frame was the only option
jacking metal to metal under the axle tube could cause damage to the tube... not likely if the jack is kept close to the spring seat, but possible.... NEVER jack the trailer from near the middle of the axle
if the jack isnt placed carefully and securely under the axle tube, it can easily slip out, causing serious injury.
these dangers are the same jacking "metal to metal" under the frame....
jacking from under the frame and the unit will have to be lifted much higher, which is exponentially greater safety risk, for a number of reasons....
when jacking from under the spring seat, the amount of lift necessary to change the tire is minimized, an the stability of the trailer remains more stabile and secure, the closer it stays to the ground.....
I believe it to be outdated, and at the very least a much less safe procedure than jacking from under the spring seat.. or from under the spring pack itself, fore or aft of the axle, depending on the arch of the springs.
some of the older travel trailers had low fender skirts, and lifting from the axle would not allow the tire to be taken out after the lugnuts were removed, so jacking from the frame was the only option
jacking metal to metal under the axle tube could cause damage to the tube... not likely if the jack is kept close to the spring seat, but possible.... NEVER jack the trailer from near the middle of the axle
if the jack isnt placed carefully and securely under the axle tube, it can easily slip out, causing serious injury.
these dangers are the same jacking "metal to metal" under the frame....
jacking from under the frame and the unit will have to be lifted much higher, which is exponentially greater safety risk, for a number of reasons....
when jacking from under the spring seat, the amount of lift necessary to change the tire is minimized, an the stability of the trailer remains more stabile and secure, the closer it stays to the ground.....
