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Good day! 
I have been a previous proud and happy owner of a Haulmark single axle 6' x 12' enclosed cargo trailer and I am now looking into purchasing a 5' x 10' single axle enclosed cargo trailer.
My purpose this time is mainly that of storage.
Most likely I will be packing this trailer to close its capacity weight and it will be scheduled to be stored stationary for a year or two (or maybe longer) in a driveway.
1) The purpose of my question is to address the concerns I have with the weight distribution in such a static setup.
I am assuming I should not let this trailer sit as is, as typical, with the weight on the tires (and naturally the front weight resting on the hitch).
I am nervous to place jacks under the trailer and let the weight rest on those because I am not sure if a) this is ok and b) if placed in the wrong spots or any spots, might cause parts of the trailer frame or floor to buckle/warp.
2) Would it make sense to prep the trailer in the proper recommended setup beforehand or after it is loaded?
I am assuming there has to be a way to setup a loaded trailer for long storage as there has to be people out there using the trailer for such a purpose.
Also to note, I do not have a paved driveway. It is more of a compacted pebble/stone driveway, but fairly solid.
I thank you kindly for your assistance as you can imagine this issue is very important to me.
Have a great day!

I have been a previous proud and happy owner of a Haulmark single axle 6' x 12' enclosed cargo trailer and I am now looking into purchasing a 5' x 10' single axle enclosed cargo trailer.
My purpose this time is mainly that of storage.
Most likely I will be packing this trailer to close its capacity weight and it will be scheduled to be stored stationary for a year or two (or maybe longer) in a driveway.
1) The purpose of my question is to address the concerns I have with the weight distribution in such a static setup.
I am assuming I should not let this trailer sit as is, as typical, with the weight on the tires (and naturally the front weight resting on the hitch).
I am nervous to place jacks under the trailer and let the weight rest on those because I am not sure if a) this is ok and b) if placed in the wrong spots or any spots, might cause parts of the trailer frame or floor to buckle/warp.
2) Would it make sense to prep the trailer in the proper recommended setup beforehand or after it is loaded?
I am assuming there has to be a way to setup a loaded trailer for long storage as there has to be people out there using the trailer for such a purpose.
Also to note, I do not have a paved driveway. It is more of a compacted pebble/stone driveway, but fairly solid.
I thank you kindly for your assistance as you can imagine this issue is very important to me.
Have a great day!