Trailer accessory question

[MDJAK]

I have a 12 foot enclosed lite trailer. I use it for my ATV, kayaks, bikes, etc.

is there something made that will hold the front of the trailer to the ground when not connected to the truck? Is that even a clear question!

my trailer has two folding legs in the rear underneath on each side but I bent one bs they are difficult to deploy as its kind of old and they don’t work well. I’m using jack stands under the rear now but was wondering if there is something else.
I’m guessing it would have to be heavy and I don’t want to spend a fortune on it. I’ve just never seen anything like what I’m hoping exists.

 

[GCATX]

I've never owned a trailer that is not weight biased to the front when empty. Is it homemade or something? I bet it flails around like a piece of spaghetti going down the road.

 

[MDJAK]

I guess I should’ve explained my reasoning. I did say I trailer an ATV. I also store it in the trailer with its plow and so back it out and drive it back in when it snows. The front is not attached to my truck when I’m using the trailer as an ATV garage and so it will tip back as I pull in and back out. That’s what I want to avoid. The jack stands are working but I’m on gravel and afraid they can slip out. It’s not home made. It’s made by Wells Cargo.

 

[Oldfart]

Sounds like MDJAK needs some screw jaks! I've been running all different kinds of trailers since I was 16. I've never seen anything that would hold the front down safely. After I read your second response I understand why you need it. Would I do think would work is to put a couple of screw jacks in the rear of the trailer, along with a good set of wheel chocks on the tires. If it's a dual axle they make a nice set of chocks that go between the 2 tires and locks them up pretty effectively. If it's a single I would put a chock in front and back of each tire. The screw jacks are commonly used on travel trailers when you are parking for a while and want to add extra stability in addition to just the normal front and the rear built in jacks. They also work fine on stone as the base is hollow. They are also stack-able to make them easy to store and travel with. The big bolt you see goes through the big nut to adjust height, the nut is just setting in a milled recess so you can just lift out the whole bolt part and stack the stands on each other.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Camco-3-Ton-Stack-Jacks-4-Pack-44560/100171054?mtc=Shopping-B-F_D26P-G-D26P-26_7_PLUMBING_REPAIR_And_REPLAC-Generic-NA-Feed-LIA-NA-NA-RVProducts&cm_mmc=Shopping-B-F_D26P-G-D26P-26_7_PLUMBING_REPAIR_And_REPLAC-Generic-NA-Feed-LIA-NA-NA-RVProducts-71700000053283173-58700005117670190-92700044888771690&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIza-
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https://www.etrailer.com/Camper-Jac...MI1fKNgomR5wIVjJ6zCh075wsbEAQYAiABEgIuGvD_BwE

 

[Dustan]

You could attach some rear trailer jacks, just make sure you raise them before you take off. Life lessons!!

 

[MDJAK]

You could attach some rear trailer jacks, just make sure you raise them before you take off. Life lessons!!

It has built in arms for that but I once forgot to raise them. And as Forrest Gump said, that’s about all I got to say on that topic. lol.

I also once forgot to close the back door. Only drove 7 miles with it dragging before someone alerted me.

anyone want to buy a used trailer in great shape?

 

[Steve55340]

Depending on where you park the trailer (concrete, asphalt, dirt) you can put in some sort of anchor and strap the tongue down so it can't raise up. Best to block the tires so it can't move forward or back, also. Let me know if you need more info from me.