I have a Regal, dry weight around 8,200lbs. It sits on a three-axle
trailer, weight approx. 1,500 lbs. I have six so-so tires and will
have the boat sitting on a cement pad for the next 6 mo. or so doing
some major and minor work on it. I'm thinking that with all that
weight on the tires that if they lose air I may have a hard time
putting air in them where it sits. I suppose I could call AAA and ask
for a truck that has an air compressor. So my question is, could I
put a couple of floor jacks to help support the weight of the boat and
trailer? I've seen where cars that are stored for a long time have
something to remove the weight under the car. Has anyone done this?
I'm thinking that I'd need minimum four with each having a 2-ton
capacity. I'd have to figure out a way to lift the boat up to slide
the jacks under it.
Any comments or suggestions appreciated.
Eddie

On Dec 12, 9:32*pm, Eddie wrote:
I have a Regal, dry weight around 8,200lbs. *It sits on a three-axle
trailer, weight approx. 1,500 lbs. *I have six so-so tires and will
have the boat sitting on a cement pad for the next 6 mo. or so doing
some major and minor work on it. *I'm thinking that with all that
weight on the tires that if they lose air I may have a hard time
putting air in them where it sits. *I suppose I could call AAA and ask
for a truck that has an air compressor. *So my question is, could I
put a couple of floor jacks to help support the weight of the boat and
trailer? *I've seen where cars that are stored for a long time have
something to remove the weight under the car. *Has anyone done this?
I'm thinking that I'd need minimum four with each having a 2-ton
capacity. *I'd have to figure out a way to lift the boat up to slide
the jacks under it.
Any comments or suggestions appreciated.
Eddie

Block up the trailer frame on four corners, and oila.

"Scott Dickson" wrote in message
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On Dec 12, 9:32 pm, Eddie wrote:
I have a Regal, dry weight around 8,200lbs. It sits on a three-axle
trailer, weight approx. 1,500 lbs. I have six so-so tires and will
have the boat sitting on a cement pad for the next 6 mo. or so doing
some major and minor work on it. I'm thinking that with all that
weight on the tires that if they lose air I may have a hard time
putting air in them where it sits. I suppose I could call AAA and ask
for a truck that has an air compressor. So my question is, could I
put a couple of floor jacks to help support the weight of the boat and
trailer? I've seen where cars that are stored for a long time have
something to remove the weight under the car. Has anyone done this?
I'm thinking that I'd need minimum four with each having a 2-ton
capacity. I'd have to figure out a way to lift the boat up to slide
the jacks under it.
Any comments or suggestions appreciated.
Eddie


To which "Scott Dickson" answered:

Block up the trailer frame on four corners, and oila.



Bad advice, IMO. Possibility of bending the frame.
Block it where the axle springs meet the frame. That's where the frame is
designed
to carry the weight to the ground.

Eisboch

On Sun, 13 Dec 2009 08:35:51 -0500, "Eisboch"
wrote:



"Scott Dickson" wrote in message
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On Dec 12, 9:32 pm, Eddie wrote:
I have a Regal, dry weight around 8,200lbs. It sits on a three-axle
trailer, weight approx. 1,500 lbs. I have six so-so tires and will
have the boat sitting on a cement pad for the next 6 mo. or so doing
some major and minor work on it. I'm thinking that with all that
weight on the tires that if they lose air I may have a hard time
putting air in them where it sits. I suppose I could call AAA and ask
for a truck that has an air compressor. So my question is, could I
put a couple of floor jacks to help support the weight of the boat and
trailer? I've seen where cars that are stored for a long time have
something to remove the weight under the car. Has anyone done this?
I'm thinking that I'd need minimum four with each having a 2-ton
capacity. I'd have to figure out a way to lift the boat up to slide
the jacks under it.
Any comments or suggestions appreciated.
Eddie


To which "Scott Dickson" answered:

Block up the trailer frame on four corners, and oila.



Bad advice, IMO. Possibility of bending the frame.
Block it where the axle springs meet the frame. That's where the frame is
designed
to carry the weight to the ground.

Eisboch


You're probably one of the few that hasn't kf'd Mr. Dickson.

Good catch. Hope the OP heeds your advice.
--

John H

On Dec 13, 8:59*am, John H wrote:
On Sun, 13 Dec 2009 08:35:51 -0500, "Eisboch"
wrote:





"Scott Dickson" wrote in message
...

On Dec 12, 9:32 pm, Eddie wrote:
I have a Regal, dry weight around 8,200lbs. It sits on a three-axle
trailer, weight approx. 1,500 lbs. I have six so-so tires and will
have the boat sitting on a cement pad for the next 6 mo. or so doing
some major and minor work on it. I'm thinking that with all that
weight on the tires that if they lose air I may have a hard time
putting air in them where it sits. I suppose I could call AAA and ask
for a truck that has an air compressor. So my question is, could I
put a couple of floor jacks to help support the weight of the boat and
trailer? I've seen where cars that are stored for a long time have
something to remove the weight under the car. Has anyone done this?
I'm thinking that I'd need minimum four with each having a 2-ton
capacity. I'd have to figure out a way to lift the boat up to slide
the jacks under it.
Any comments or suggestions appreciated.
Eddie

To which "Scott Dickson" answered:

Block up the trailer frame on four corners, and oila.

Bad advice, IMO. *Possibility of bending the frame.
Block it where the axle springs meet the frame. *That's where the frame is
designed
to carry the weight to the ground.

Eisboch

You're probably one of the few that hasn't kf'd Mr. Dickson.

Good catch. Hope the OP heeds your advice.
--

John H

That all you can offer, teat-sucking Pumpkin Head?

Here's the asswipes picture (NOT for children, as it MAY give them
nightmares).

http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/f...32218_8642.jpg

On Dec 13, 8:35*am, "Eisboch" wrote:
"Scott Dickson" wrote in message

...

On Dec 12, 9:32 pm, Eddie wrote:

I have a Regal, dry weight around 8,200lbs. It sits on a three-axle
trailer, weight approx. 1,500 lbs. I have six so-so tires and will
have the boat sitting on a cement pad for the next 6 mo. or so doing
some major and minor work on it. I'm thinking that with all that
weight on the tires that if they lose air I may have a hard time
putting air in them where it sits. I suppose I could call AAA and ask
for a truck that has an air compressor. So my question is, could I
put a couple of floor jacks to help support the weight of the boat and
trailer? I've seen where cars that are stored for a long time have
something to remove the weight under the car. Has anyone done this?
I'm thinking that I'd need minimum four with each having a 2-ton
capacity. I'd have to figure out a way to lift the boat up to slide
the jacks under it.
Any comments or suggestions appreciated.
Eddie

To which "Scott Dickson" answered:

Block up the trailer frame on four corners, and oila.

Bad advice, IMO. *Possibility of bending the frame.
Block it where the axle springs meet the frame. *That's where the frame is
designed
to carry the weight to the ground.

Eisboch

If that frame cant be supported on four corners, the integrity of said
frame is ****.

IMO.....

On Dec 13, 8:35*am, "Eisboch" wrote:
"Scott Dickson" wrote in message

...

On Dec 12, 9:32 pm, Eddie wrote:

I have a Regal, dry weight around 8,200lbs. It sits on a three-axle
trailer, weight approx. 1,500 lbs. I have six so-so tires and will
have the boat sitting on a cement pad for the next 6 mo. or so doing
some major and minor work on it. I'm thinking that with all that
weight on the tires that if they lose air I may have a hard time
putting air in them where it sits. I suppose I could call AAA and ask
for a truck that has an air compressor. So my question is, could I
put a couple of floor jacks to help support the weight of the boat and
trailer? I've seen where cars that are stored for a long time have
something to remove the weight under the car. Has anyone done this?
I'm thinking that I'd need minimum four with each having a 2-ton
capacity. I'd have to figure out a way to lift the boat up to slide
the jacks under it.
Any comments or suggestions appreciated.
Eddie

To which "Scott Dickson" answered:

Block up the trailer frame on four corners, and oila.

Bad advice, IMO. *Possibility of bending the frame.
Block it where the axle springs meet the frame. *That's where the frame is
designed
to carry the weight to the ground.

Eisboch

I guess I should have amplified my answer. What I meant, was to jack
it up on four corners so the tires are JUST touching the ground. I
also forgot to mention I have built lots of trailers, hence the
"integrity" comment.

Eddie wrote:
I have a Regal, dry weight around 8,200lbs. It sits on a three-axle
trailer, weight approx. 1,500 lbs. I have six so-so tires and will
have the boat sitting on a cement pad for the next 6 mo. or so doing
some major and minor work on it. I'm thinking that with all that
weight on the tires that if they lose air I may have a hard time
putting air in them where it sits. I suppose I could call AAA and ask
for a truck that has an air compressor. So my question is, could I
put a couple of floor jacks to help support the weight of the boat and
trailer? I've seen where cars that are stored for a long time have
something to remove the weight under the car. Has anyone done this?
I'm thinking that I'd need minimum four with each having a 2-ton
capacity. I'd have to figure out a way to lift the boat up to slide
the jacks under it.
Any comments or suggestions appreciated.
Eddie


It can't hurt to keep then from developing a flat spot. They also sell
covers to keep the sun from deteriorating the rubber. I see RV with
these frequently.

A good floor jack and some stacked 4X4 wood blocks (or jack stands) will
do the job.

Rob

On Sat, 12 Dec 2009 23:55:59 -0500, Rob wrote:

Eddie wrote:
I have a Regal, dry weight around 8,200lbs. It sits on a three-axle
trailer, weight approx. 1,500 lbs. I have six so-so tires and will
have the boat sitting on a cement pad for the next 6 mo. or so doing
some major and minor work on it. I'm thinking that with all that
weight on the tires that if they lose air I may have a hard time
putting air in them where it sits. I suppose I could call AAA and ask
for a truck that has an air compressor. So my question is, could I
put a couple of floor jacks to help support the weight of the boat and
trailer? I've seen where cars that are stored for a long time have
something to remove the weight under the car. Has anyone done this?
I'm thinking that I'd need minimum four with each having a 2-ton
capacity. I'd have to figure out a way to lift the boat up to slide
the jacks under it.
Any comments or suggestions appreciated.
Eddie


It can't hurt to keep then from developing a flat spot. They also sell
covers to keep the sun from deteriorating the rubber. I see RV with
these frequently.

A good floor jack and some stacked 4X4 wood blocks (or jack stands) will
do the job.

Rob
Rob, think there's a floor jack out there that will lift 10k pounds? I
know the pros have 'em, but I was thinking of either borrowing from a
neighbor, or buying one at Kragen's.
Wonder which is cheaper to buy, 4X4 wood or jack stands?
As for the tire covers, good idea, I have them for my TT. Online from
WalMart. Will get some as soon as I find out the tire size.
Thanks!
Eddie

On Sat, 12 Dec 2009 22:34:39 -0800, Eddie
wrote:

think there's a floor jack out there that will lift 10k pounds?

It doesn't have to. Each wheel is supporting about 1600 lbs.