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rbrevelle
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How do you guys keep your trailers from lifting up (trailer tongue) when loading your 6x6? |
liflod (Liflod)
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I connect my trailer to my truck !!
You can also put some concrete blocks under the rear of the trailer to keep it from going down. The large construction equuipment trailers have the feet connected to the ramps to support the rear of the trailer while loading. |
osjim ( - 69.47.30.101)
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attach it to your vehicle first! |
michigan maxster ( - 216.90.97.170)
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I use a jack stand. It stays where you put it if the trailer moves around when your loading. |
rbrevelle
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There have been times when I wanted to load/unload my Max on a trailer without having to connect it to my truck. A good example is when my truck was stuck, and I wanted to unload my Max to drive to my buddy's place.
I have been using jack stands, but I would like something I can permanently fix to the trailer. Ideally, it would be compact and not interfere with operating the trailer. I would also like it to be able to lift the trailer like a trailer jack.
I thought about "kick-out" stabilizer jacks and the screw type stabilizer jacks used for RVs and such. Maybe even two trailer jacks mounted on rear??? |
liflod (Liflod)
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Best bet would be to make feet for your ramp(s). When you fold down the ramp the feet hit the dirt and prevent the back of the trailer from pushing down with the weight of the machine. |
Fred Sowerwine, Montana's Max dealer (Fred4dot)
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Robert, Have you looked into those fold up jacks. You could put one on each side at the back and you would have three support points. Probably one in the middle would do the job, but it might be in the way. |
rbrevelle
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Fred, I took a look at fold up jacks at my local Tractor Supply and Northern Tools stores. I was at the checkout line with the jacks in hand, when my wife asked how they worked.
After explaining it to her, she exclaimed that they would scratch the driveway. She "talked" me out of getting them. |
rbrevelle
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Fred, I forgot to mention that I went with two trailer jacks to stabilize the rear. They are Fulton 2000ibs trailer jacks with the flat plate instead of the plastic tire. The crank lever is mounted on the side.
I plan to mount them on the sides at the back corners of the trailer. When I need them, I can crank them down. I can even lift the entire trailer and change tires now. I figure I could also use them to relive pressure off the axle/tires when storing the Max for long periods of time.
I'll post a message after I try them out. |
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