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Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 08-22-2012, 08:46 AM
Replies: 15
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Posted By OldCoot
On a 5er, once you latch the hitch, you need to...

On a 5er, once you latch the hitch, you need to raise the landing gear very slightly, set the trailer brakes and try to pull forward to make sure the hitch actually latched. This means the landing...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 08-22-2012, 08:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,052
Posted By OldCoot
Same here for leveling the trailer, but the OP...

Same here for leveling the trailer, but the OP was talking about the jack pads themselves, or at least I thought he was.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 08-22-2012, 07:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,052
Posted By OldCoot
Have used 2x10 treated lumber pads for at least...

Have used 2x10 treated lumber pads for at least 30 yrs on every imaginable surface and never had one break. On a 5er, the rubber pads will put a excess amount of strain on the landing jacks when...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 08-20-2012, 04:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,052
Posted By OldCoot
Just be sure you use treated lumber.

Just be sure you use treated lumber.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 08-20-2012, 02:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,052
Posted By OldCoot
I cut (4) 2 x 10" x 12" long and lag bolted them...

I cut (4) 2 x 10" x 12" long and lag bolted them to the existing trailer pads front and rear and leave them on all the time. Works good on grass, gravel or concrete.
Cheap and no storage problems.
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