My lift never did that. Until, the anti drain back valve went bad. Now when I set it down on locks and come back later. The cables are hanging loose like your picture. Never fixed it though. Just dealt with it.
I wish I would have mounted mine this way. I put it on the back wall. If I could do it over it would be mounted on the side wall. 👍 28x32 with 12.5” ceiling.
Bite the bullet and get new batteries. Sams Club Duracell are some of the cheapest and work great. I have installed them in many carts where people didn’t want to spend the money on Trojans. Also, Batteries Plus has good deals. Can order online and get a 20% coupon. Even if the ones you have...
Also, use some 2” pvc sections. Lay the columns on those. Makes it easy to roll on/off the trailer. Take lift arms off if possible. Makes it a whole lot easier to move and install later.
Browneye. I tried calling tonight. What are their hours. I even sent a request to their chat support. No answer and sat on hold for 20 min. Just need to know if Ingram’s is even open for sales this late?