Expert Answers about Chevrolet Trailer Jack

• What is the Best Way to Jack Up a Boat Trailer with Torsion Axles
• The best way to jack up a boat trailer with torsion axles, or straight axles for that matter, is to use a trailer jack that is rated high enough for the weight of the trailer at the point the jack is installed. Going with a higher capacity than needed will be easier on the jack and allow it to last longer. If you want to jack up the whole trailer, front and back and both sides, you can use the tongue jack for the front and then use a floor jack to jack up one corner at the back of the...
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• Could Round A-Frame Trailer Jack # TJA-2002-B Replace 1,000 lb Trailer Jack
• The great thing about A-frame trailer jacks is that the bolt pattern used is a standard bolt pattern that basically all trailer jacks are designed to fit. So the 2k rated trailer jack # TJA-2002-B will bolt up but you still might want to verify that the diameter of this jack matches your trailer as occasionally sometimes the hole on the trailer is a bit too small. This jack needs a 2-1/4 inch hole on the trailer to fit through. I attached an install video for this jack for you to check...
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• Recommendation for a Trailer Jack with Easy to Maneuver Caster Wheel
• To recommend a replacement replacement caster for your jack I would need the jack model number. If you would like to replace the jack on your trailer the easiest to maneuver style of jack is one with an independent caster wheel like the Weld on Fulton Trailer Jack, item # F1413050334 or the bolt on model Fulton Trailer Jack, item # F1413040134. These jacks utilize the same style of non-stick washer for the swivel action of the wheel. In my experience any jack caster that is weighted down...
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• Trailer Jack to Lift Horse Trailer to Change Tire
• We have a couple of options that you might like. First, you could use what is called a farm jack, # RP7033400. This is a stand alone jack meaning it does not get attached to the trailer. But farm jacks have many uses and will work well to help lift the trailer to change a tire. They're especially great on uneven terrain compared to other jacks. A similar device that is more compact is a bottle jack, # ALL640405. This jack is easier to store since it is smaller than a farm jack but is still...
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• Trailer Jack Recommendation for Coleman Pop-Up Camper 1,200 Pounds
• Generally, when choosing a trailer jack, we want to take the trailer's loaded and ready to tow tongue weight into consideration. The jack's lift weight should surpass the tongue weight of your trailer. The tongue weight of a trailer is usually between 10 - 15 percent of the trailer's weight. When loaded, your trailer likely has a tongue weight somewhere between 120 - 180 pounds. Though your trailer has a lower tongue weight, there is be nothing wrong with using a jack that has a 1,200...
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• Recommended Bolt-On Jack For Boat Trailer
• The trailer jacks we offer for a tongue trailer are all manually operated. We do not have any electric bolt-on jacks available. For a bolt-on trailer jack I recommend a jack like the Fulton XLT Bolt-Thru Swivel Trailer Jack, part # F141133. This is a 1,500-lb jack that bolts to a trailer frame that measures 3 x 3 or 3 x 4 inches. The jack swivels up to stow it parallel to the trailer frame for travel.
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• How to Choose a Replacement Jack for a 1991 Four Winns Trailer
• When choosing a jack, you will want to choose a jack that can support the tongue weight of your trailer and a jack that has an appropriate lift height for your trailer. Typically, the tongue weight on boat trailers does not exceed 15 percent of the gross trailer weight. Be sure you verify the tongue weight capacity of your trailer before selecting a jack. If you still have your old jack, you can go by the weight capacity and lift height of that jack to choose a replacement jack. The...
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• Recommended Swivel Jack for Magnum Boat Trailer to Replace Broken Shelby Trailer Jack
• For your replacement jack, I recommend the Fulton Swivel Jack # FXPD15L. This jack is an easy bolt on installation to replace your broken Shelby Jack. This jack has a corrosion-resistant zinc plating and dual support thermoplastic wheels. I've attached a couple of videos to further assist.
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• Recommendation for Replacing Stallion Jack on Aluminum Gooseneck Trailer
• We do have a large selection of trailer jacks that should work nicely on your gooseneck trailer, however I was unable to find any information on your existing Stallion jack using the patent number that you provided. For a replacement jack, I recommend taking a look at the Bulldog Square Jack # BD182701. This heavy-duty, side-frame jack features a 12,500 pound lift capacity with a total lift of 12-1/2 inches. The integrated screw stop will prevent you from over-extending the jack and damaging...
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• Replacement Jack Handle Recommendation for a 1980 Scamp Travel Trailer
• In order to recommend a replacement handle that will work with the jack on your 1980 Scamp trailer I would need to know the brand and type of jack on the trailer. Jack handles are not universal items and are specific to certain jacks. If you have no way of finding what brand of jack that you have, then I would recommend replacing the entire jack. I would recommend going with a lower capacity jack like the Dutton-Lainson Swivel Jack, # DL22300. This jack will fit trailer frames up to...
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• Heavy-Duty Trailer Jack Recommendation
• Typically the tongue weight and the height needed to clear the towing vehicle coupler are the considering factors for choosing an appropriate trailer jack. It is recommended to choose the jack has a higher capacity than the tongue weight of your trailer. The jack should provide enough lift to clear the vehicle coupler when in a level position by 4 inches. If your gross trailer weight is 4,700 pounds then the tongue weight of that would be estimated at approximately 10 to 15 percent which...
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• Replacement Trailer Jack for 2002 Magic Tilt Trailer and 20 Foot Fiberglass Deck Boat
• Typically the tongue weight and the height needed to clear the towing vehicle coupler are the considering factors for choosing an appropriate trailer jack. I recommend determining the weight of your existing trailer and boat fully loaded, so that you can determine the correct weight capacity of jack you will need. It is recommended to choose the jack has that is at least the tongue weight of your trailer and boat or higher.The jack should provide enough lift to clear the vehicle coupler...
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• Stabilizer Jack Recommendation for 14 Foot Enclosed Cargo Trailer for Motorcycles
• The stabilizer jack I recommend for your enclosed cargo trailer is the Drop Leg Stabilizer Jack # TJ01RT because it will work well to stabilize your trailer for loading and unloading and is easy to engage when needed. The # TJ01RT drop leg stabilizer jack will install on the bottom of your enclosed trailer and can either be welded or bolted onto the trailer. I've attached an installation video for you to see an example of a bolt on installation. Additionally, this jack can support 1,000...
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• Powered A-Frame Jack Recommendation for 6,800 lb Trailer
• The powered a-frame jack I recommend for a 6,800 lb trailer like yours is the Stromberg Carlson 5,000 lb powered jack part # JET-5000 that you referenced. This jack has more than enough capacity for your 6,800 lb trailer that would have 680 lb of tongue weight roughly. Trailer jacks like this are rated by lifting capacity of the jack. Jacks lift the tongue weight of the trailer so a 5,000 lb rated jack would easily lift 680 lbs. Going with a jack rated for lifting more weight than needed...
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• Electric A-Frame Trailer Jack Recommendation for a 6,000 Pound Travel Trailer
• Tongue weight is usually 10 to 15 percent of the gross trailer weight. On a 6,000 pound trailer that would be 600 to 900 pounds. The higher the jack capacity the easier it will be for the jack to lift and lower the trailer and the longer the jack will last. Lippert Electric Trailer Jack # LC285318 is rated for 3,500 pounds so it is more than strong enough for your trailer. I have included a link to a video review of this jack for you. I personally like the Stromberg Carlson # SC63VR...
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• Recommended Trailer Jack For Jet Ski Trailer
• Many of the brackets for trailer jacks are designed for specific size trailer frames. That would be the first place I would start. Just measure the frame where you want to mount the jack and then go from there. We have several jacks that have various features that you can choose from. For a small jet ski trailer you may want a jack that has a wheel and allows you to maneuver the trailer. For a trailer with up to 3-inch x 5-inch frame I recommend a jack like part # FTJ12000101. This is...
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• Bolt-On Trailer Jack for Small Ironton Utility Trailer
• For your trailer you might like a rack and gear jack such as # BD169201. This jack will bolt around trailer frames or tongues that are up to 3"x5". This type of jack has the ability to draw the wheel up very close to the mounting bracket which means the clearance from where it mounts to the bottom of the wheel is only 7-1/2 inches when the jack is fully retracted. I have linked a video review of this jack for you. It isn't a swivel jack but since it can retract so far it is an alternative...
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• Recommended Side-Mount Trailer Jack for Camper Trailer to Improve Tailgate Clearance
• I understand your tailgate clearance need but I do not recommend going without a tongue jack on your camper trailer. What you might do instead, to both improve your tailgate clearance and retain the safety and utility of a trailer tongue jack, is install a different type of jack, a side-fame-mount type, in place of the A-frame tongue jack. The stabilizer jacks on your camper are designed to support weight but would not take kindly to the bumps they might receive as you back your tow vehicle...
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• 1,000 lb Jack Recommendation for Boat Trailer with 2 inch Pipe Mount
• The Bulldog Round, Pipe-Mount Swivel Jack - Sidewind - 15 inch Lift - 7,000 lbs, item # BD198250, has a male pipe on the jack and a female receiver that welds to the trailer. This female receiver has an inside diameter of just over 2-1/2 inches to fit on the 2-1/2 inch male pipe welded to the jack. This jack utilizes a 5/8 inch pin to secure the jack to the trailer. For a jack with a 2 inch outside diameter male receiver that welds to the trailer frame and has a capacity of 5,000 pounds,...
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• Trailer Jack Recommendation for Boat Trailer 8,500 Pound Gross Towing Weight
• When choosing a jack for your trailer, you want to choose one that surpasses the tongue weight of the trailer when it is fully loaded. The tongue weight of the trailer is typically between 10 - 15 percent of the weight of the trailer. A jack that easily surpasses your trailer's tongue weight is certainly okay to use. I recommend the Bulldog Round, A-Frame Jack - Topwind - 15" Lift - 5,000 lbs # BD155032. This jack will weld on like your existing jack, and it is also a side frame mount,...
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