Can Jack Stands be Used to Support a Trailer on an Uneven Driveway

Updated 07/20/2018 | Published 07/19/2018

Question:

I live in a boating community and will be storing a 24.5 foot Nauticstar that weighs approximately 3400 pounds on a secondary boat drive way that is slightly sloped 8-10 inches sloped side-to-side where the boat is kept. Until now I have been storing on wheels, but this year would like to take the tires off. Thinking of buying 4 of the 2 ton jacks for placement in front of and behind wheels, 2 on each side. Would it be practical to lift the boat slightly higher on the down slope to keep the boat more level? Understand that I would need to lift the boat slowly side-to-side. I have attached a couple of photos. Thanks

asked by: Tony T

Expert Reply:

Assuming you are using a floor jack to raise the trailer and then use jack stands, such as # PTW41021 for a pair, then you could store the trailer that way. A jack itself should not be used to hold a load for extended periods of time.

expert reply by: Michael H