It pays to read the trailer life magazine. In the May 2014 edition I found this tip/modification in the 10 minute tech section submitted by two other RVers. I used the same materials. These things ...
They hook to the eyebolts on the 2x4s. When they are tightened, they pull the 2x4s closer together, exerting pressure on the ground and the trailer frame and therefore help stabilize the trailer.