Need Ideas for M416 rear stabilization

[airlaird]

I'm not sure how to explain this but many know the rear of an M416 trailer will tip upward or "see-saw" as you step into it while you set up camp. Does anyone have any ideas as to what I can use to avoid this. Once the trailer is unhooked from the vehicle it becomes a see-saw.
I can't use a typical trailer stand which has the crank on it simply because I have a tailgate and a tailgate won't fold down because the trailer stand will get in the way if it's on the rear.
I can't put a trailer stand on the sides of the trailer because I have steps that are too thin to put a trailer stand on them. Does anyone have any ideas what to use......would using a huge tent stake and chain on the tongue work if I secure it in the ground?? That just seems unlikely to work.
airlaird

 

[highlandercj-7]

Can you post a pic of the rear of your trailer so we can see what you have to work with. I made a set of longer A-frame trailer jacks fit my Jeep trailer.

 

[Martyn]

We use a rear stabilizer. It slides under the frame and ratchets up to height stopping the rear from moving. The stabilizer is easy to use and folds away into a small bag. $79.00

 

[airlaird]

That's it!

Well posting pics seems to be quite the endeavor on this site so I gave up long ago...but Marty has saved the day...that's what I need. I'll be calling you Monday morning Marty! Marty, does it screw into the underframe..or how does it attach to the bottom and do the legs telescope out...since my trailer is fairly high with 35"s?
Steve

 

[Martyn]

Well posting pics seems to be quite the endeavor on this site so I gave up long ago...but Marty has saved the day...that's what I need. I'll be calling you Monday morning Marty! Marty, does it screw into the underframe..or how does it attach to the bottom and do the legs telescope out...since my trailer is fairly high with 35"s?
Steve

It does not permanently attach. You just put in place and ratchet it up. Remove it when you're done and put it back in the bag.

No problem getting it to fit with the 35"s.

 

[JJonesee]

I like the way the adventure trailer's did theirs. But I cant copy someones design.

I built the tong jack with a receiver tube mount. When I built the rear bumper, I added receiver tubes to each end.

The idea is, have a jack for each corner. I only have a single, so I before I unhook from the tow rig, I can use the tong jack to raise each rear corner and place a light duty RV jack stand under the corners. Standard RV jacks are not tall enough, so I extended the threaded rod.

Before my custom jack stands, I used 6 ton jack stands. Too heavy.

New ones..

The receivers on the sides open up options for tables, racks, grill, etc.. I added jamb nuts to all receivers to stop sway.

 

[mep1811]

M416 rear stabilization

I never had this issue with mine.

 

[lx450landcruiser]

courtesy of stomperxj This is likely the route i will go as its a quick way to set up and its always attached

his thread here
http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18142&page=6

 

[Ca. Bowhunter]

I used a couple of Harbor freight 2 stage jacks. They have worked quite well so far and they also are used to lift in case of a flat tire .

Randy