Unloading without supporting the rear-end of the trailer a bad idea?

[Beltzington]

I use a 16' BP aluminum car hauler only 1-2 times a year to haul my 5,000 pound CUT. Typically I think I should put some blocks under the back of the trailer to keep it from lifting up the back of the truck when unloading and typically I end up just driving off without the support. Any reason not to do this, damage to the trailer or truck? It raises the hitch about a foot and the deck gets within 6" of the ground when all the weight gets behind the tandems. I could almost unload without using the ramps which are not attached to the trailer.

 

[sea2summit]

It's all good until your on an incline and your rear tires get lifted off the ground leaving you with no breaking and you and the tractor go on a ride with a truck and trailer with no driver.

 

[Beltzington]

It's all good until your on an incline and your rear tires get lifted off the ground leaving you with no breaking and you and the tractor go on a ride with a truck and trailer with no driver.

Great point, I had not even considered this. Thanks

 

[joefromga]

I've used jack stands under the trailers tail.

Going to get me a tilt to avoid this.

You could even make some swing down legs that pin in place so you don't have to use stands each time.

 

[ovrszd]

Is it not possible to park the trailer in a situation that would place the rear lower to the ground. Back it into a ditch, low spot in the driveway, road bank, etc.??

I carry blocks in my truck bed but rarely use them. I can almost always find a spot to place the trailer where the tail is very low to the ground or touching it.

 

[kf4uda]

Like others,I use jack stands at the rear of the trailer.

 

[SSdoxie]

I use pair of jack stands for 2 reasons.
1. Seen a few trailers with rear of frame bent down at rear axle.
2. lesson learned for another's experience. Former boss of years ago was loading a skid loader without support at rear of trailer. The trailer lifted truck to tires barely touching then receiver coupler popped loose, trailer shot forward, tongue went through the tailgate plus bowed rear corners of bed box.

 

[ovrszd]

I use pair of jack stands for 2 reasons.
1. Seen a few trailers with rear of frame bent down at rear axle.
2. lesson learned for another's experience. Former boss of years ago was loading a skid loader without support at rear of trailer. The trailer lifted truck to tires barely touching then receiver coupler popped loose, trailer shot forward, tongue went through the tailgate plus bowed rear corners of bed box.

I've never saw or heard of a trailer frame bent. But I've saw plenty of truck damage!!!!!

 

[Deere Dude]

I use pair of jack stands for 2 reasons.
1. Seen a few trailers with rear of frame bent down at rear axle.
2. lesson learned for another's experience. Former boss of years ago was loading a skid loader without support at rear of trailer. The trailer lifted truck to tires barely touching then receiver coupler popped loose, trailer shot forward, tongue went through the tailgate plus bowed rear corners of bed box.

I was loading a heavy garden tractor onto a 2 wheel trailer and used a 6x6 under the rear end. I got most of the way up and the trailer slid off the 6x6 and dropped like a rock popping off the ball. Luckily I had the tailgate up, but the ramps bent like a pretzel. I like the swing down jack idear.

 

[Cataclysm]

Is it not possible to park the trailer in a situation that would place the rear lower to the ground. Back it into a ditch, low spot in the driveway, road bank, etc.??

I carry blocks in my truck bed but rarely use them. I can almost always find a spot to place the trailer where the tail is very low to the ground or touching it.

This. Find a low spot or drop some blocks.

If your trailer coupler is popping off then something is wrong, either bent, worn or the wrong size.

If your just driving on and off something will eventually go wrong.