Block rear of trailer or not?

   / Block rear of trailer or not? #21  
Add 2 trailer tongue swing jacks. i did this years ago for my old ramp trailer. my new trailer is tilt bed.


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I did something very similar, but home-made, with 2" perf square tube inside 2-1/4" perf square tube, and a welded foot plate on the bottom. Use a pin to set the height.

I don't have any close-up photos without going out to the trailer right now, but you can see one on the rear of the trailer in this photo, if you zoom in a bit.

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   / Block rear of trailer or not? #23  
Why I by trailers with Max / Mega Ramps..

 
   / Block rear of trailer or not? #24  
Why I by trailers with Max / Mega Ramps..

I always worried that the uneven ground I usually find myself on would cause them to not "line up", so I never considered those type of ramps.
 
   / Block rear of trailer or not? #25  
I always worried that the uneven ground I usually find myself on would cause them to not "line up", so I never considered those type of ramps.
Pretty flat around here so not a worry, but just a couple weeks ago I had to pick up my kids 328i when the fuel pump died and he had pulled over so far that one ramp was pass the shoulder and was raised off the ground. I laid a 6' aluminum ramp on top to extend and it worked out just fine once the weight of the car was on it. Main problem was the steeper angle of the ramps that weren't made for a car with a 4" clearance :rolleyes:
 
   / Block rear of trailer or not? #26  
My little do-little trailer could use rear supports. Sometimes I'd like to load or unload our 6x6 without being attached to a tow vehical. The supports you guys show would allow that.
 
   / Block rear of trailer or not? #27  
I put these Pro Series Round, Pipe-Mount Swivel Jack w/ Footplate on the back of my flatbed trailer. I've towed some skidsteers, and my NH TC40 with loaded rear tires. Makes it much more stable when loading; I have had my truck move before while loading... These are easy to install, easy to use, and easy to stow when not in use.

 
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   / Block rear of trailer or not? #28  
My little do-little trailer could use rear supports. Sometimes I'd like to load or unload our 6x6 without being attached to a tow vehical. The supports you guys show would allow that.
Just be careful, and block the wheels on both sides of the tires and on both sides of the trailer! It is very easy for the trailer to start to move when you shake it a little by driving up on it!
IF...you do, make sure to drop the rear supports, and then put a few more turns on the tongue jack, to tighten up everything!
David from jax
 
   / Block rear of trailer or not? #29  
Just be careful, and block the wheels on both sides of the tires and on both sides of the trailer! It is very easy for the trailer to start to move when you shake it a little by driving up on it!
IF...you do, make sure to drop the rear supports, and then put a few more turns on the tongue jack, to tighten up everything!
David from jax
I drive our 6x6 on it now without the truck attached. Should I quit? (attached here)
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   / Block rear of trailer or not? #30  
I drive our 6x6 on it now without the truck attached. Should I quit? (attached here)
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Nice machine!
I know loading a 4x4 is a lot safer than loading a 2 wd unit, but I have no idea on tracks! Only tracks I have ever loaded were steel on steel and those required care and a soft touch to the controls!
When your trailer is un-hooked, what keeps it from rolling (besides being frozen to the ground!)
A trailer that gets loose without a tow vehicle to stop it can be dangerous!
David from Jax
 

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