How To Lift and Store a Travel Trailer with Torsion Axles

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I have a 38’ flagstaff with dexter toflex axles, 10800 pound dry weight. I want to raise all four wheels off the ground to store it and maintenance. What do you reccomend I use? I do have the lippert ground control system and it sits at home on a level 20x60 concrete slab with cover.

asked by: Mark

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The only option I have for you to store a torsion axle trailer with the wheels off the ground is by using jack stands, the Powerbuilt Unijack Bottle Jack part # ALL620471 would be a good option as they have built-in bottle jacks and offer up to 21" of lift. These bottle jacks will need to be placed on all four corners of the trailer under the frame, not the axle tube. This option will then allow for you to remove the wheels/tires and store these in a cool dry area while also allowing for easy maintenance.

The other option I have for you is to use the Andersen Camper Wheel Chock and Leveler part # AM3604 under all four tires. This option is going to prevent your tires from flat spotting but to prevent for degradation you will also want to install a set of wheel covers like the Adco Tyre Gard RV Wheel Covers part # 290-3933. If you let me know what size tires you have I would be glad to confirm fit but have attached a list of other size options as well.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

The best way to jack up a boat trailer with torsion axles, or straight axles for that matter, is to use a trailer jack that is rated high enough for the weight of the trailer at the point the jack is installed. Going with a higher capacity than…

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Answer 2

Thanks for providing all of the information for your axle. This axle is going to use the standard 3,500 lb axle bearing sizing. You can use the Bearing Kit #BK2-100, which will come with bearings, races, seals, cotter pin and tang washer - everything…

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Answer 3

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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It sounds like you have inner and outer bearings #L68149 and #L44649 respectively. That's a very popular combination on a #84 spindle but the seals are normally 1.719 inches inner diameter. I would verify that number. If this is correct…

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If you know the trailer axle capacity that's a pretty good way to determine what spindle you have. Or if you get me the bearing numbers. You can also measure the spindle where the bearings ride and with that info I can let you know what you…

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A true 1 inch spindle is a BT8 spindle, like #TRU94FR. The next closest one would be the BTR spindle which is commonly referred to as a 1-1/16 inch spindle, like #TRU44FR and is more common than the BT8. Both of these are typically used with 2,000 lb…

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Answer 7

As long as the seal in the bearing kit part #BK1-150 is flush with the hub it is okay to have a small gap between the seal and inner bearing. When installing the seal you only insert it enough so that it is flush with the hub. The seal's job is…

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Answer 8

Basically you just want to fill the oil, like part #XLPROLUBE, up to where that center plug will fit on the Oil Cap Kit #RG04-300. When using grease to lubricate a hub you want to fill it up completely but with an oil lubrication kit the oil is still…

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Answer 9

A 3,000 lb jack would be able to lift a 5,000 lb trailer since the jack would basically only be lifting half of the trailer weight since the other half is supported by the wheel on the other side. I think bare minimum you'd need a 2,500 lb jack…

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Answer 10

There is a couple of way to determine which wheel bearings and grease seals you will be needed for a trailer axle. First, checking the numbers on the wheel bearings and seal will allow you to select the correct parts for your axle. However, in some…

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Answer 11

You can use the other components you remove from your hubs. After you have removed the hub components you will want to inspect all of the parts and replace if you find any discoloration or signs of wear or damage such as a nick. On the race you can…

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Answer 12

You can check the condition of your hub's races by carefully removing all bearing grease with a rag to expose the actual surface of the races. When they are completely free of grease, etc., inspect them for any signs of scoring (very slight…

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