Seems to me that if this is happening, the hitch height may be too low. When
I look at my trailer hitch (front) wheel when it's stowed all the way up, I
can't imagine the wheel touching the ground in any circumstances.

I leave the wheel there mostly because I need the tongue weight. Checking
that it's tight and secure each time I stop is part of my routine.

eltedro/2NO

"John Sinclair" wrote in message
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I thought the same thing until I wore big flat spots
in 2 tires. It happens as you enter or leave gas stations.
Tow vehicle rear wheels drop into the low drainage
area at the curb, trailer wheel contacts pavement,
can't swivel because we pulled it all the way up and
locked it. BTW, I'm convinced this is the scenario
that over-stresses your trailer tongue and leads to
failure.
JJ

At 20:00 11 January 2005, wrote:
I think removing, carrying and reinstalling the jack
is too much
hassle.
I thread a chain through the jack's wheel housing and
attach both ends
via a climber's snap clamp to the trailer's tow bar.
Takes about 20
seconds.
Bela