Should Jack Stands be Used to Raise Trailer for Winter Storage
Updated 08/27/2019 | Published 08/26/2019
Question:
I have a Karavan trailer with a 16 foot Bayliner Element that will be stored outside during the winter. If I decide to jack it up for the winter, where do I place the jack stands? Under the axle/leaf spring or somewhere under the frame. I have read conflicting opinions. What jack and jack stands do you recommend? I am considering your item #PTW1605. Is this a good choice or do you suggest something else? Thank you.
asked by: Jon
Helpful Expert Reply:
If you raise your trailer for storage during the winter months then you want to place the jacks stands just in front of the front leaf spring hanger. The 2-Ton Floor Jack with Stands # PTW1605 would be a great option to do this.
To keep your trailer level you may also need to use some blocks under the front jack. You could use more jack stands if you'd like (the more the merrier kind of philosophy) but you don't have to if these jack stands and your A-Frame jack are capable of holding your trailer up.
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