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Originally Posted by RoadDog66
Lloyd, so what you're saying is the jack or receiver becomes a 3rd axle per se and reduces/distributes the overall GVWR across those 3 points?
I never thought of it like that. I guess it makes sense but even lifting the front of the trailer would exert more force on the rear axle wouldn't it? Like when you lift a board off the ground by one end...the weight is forced and increased onto the part still touching the ground.
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Now you got it.
As far as lifting the front of your trailer---you want to
keep it as level as possible. That will insure the weight is distributed evenly onto each axle.
When hitched up to the tow vehicle, stand back and take a look when parked on
level ground. Everything should be level if the hitch is setup correctly. If you want to check a little closer, use a tape measure and check your distance from frame to ground front and back on the trailer.