Abstract: A trailer assembly includes a base extending between a front end and a back end. The trailer assembly also includes a primary enclosure extending upwardly from the base to define a primary interior space. An axle/suspension carriage is secured to the back end of the base. The trailer assembly also includes a forward stand assembly fixedly secured to the front end of the base. The forward stand assembly is movable between a stowed position and a support position. In the stowed position, the forward stand assembly is disposed adjacent the primary enclosure with the base positioned away from the ground. In the support position, the base disposed adjacent to the ground and the forward stand assembly is extended out and away from the primary enclosure perpendicular to sidewalls of the primary enclosure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of moving a trailer assembly between a transport position, coupled to a mode of transportation, and a storage position. A trailer assembly typically includes, among other things, a base and an axle/suspension carriage. The trailer assembly also includes a lifting mechanism that is operatively connected between the axle/suspension carriage and the base and is movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The method includes the step of transporting the trailer assembly to a desired location for storage with the axle/suspension carriage in the extended position. The lifting mechanism is then actuated to adjust the axle/suspension carriage to a position between the extended position and the retracted position while continuing to transport the trailer assembly to the desired location.