Would a 3,500 lb Powered Trailer Jack be Adequate for 2007 Forest River Travel Trailer

Question:

What size electric tongue jack is needed for a 37foot Forest River 2007 321FKD travel trailer? Would a 3500 lb like you have on sale work or should we go up to a 4500 lb?? Dry weight is 8500 lbs.

asked by: Electric T

Expert Reply:

A 3,500 lb A-frame powered jack is going to be more than plenty for your Forest River travel trailer. The rating for the jack is based on it's lifting strength and your trailer would not have more than 3,500 lbs of tongue weight.

That being said, a higher rated 5,000 lb jack like part # JET-5000 is going to allow the trailer to raise and lower quicker as the increased capacity gives it more strength and speed. Choosing a higher capacity like this will also extend the life of the jack because it strains less to do the job.

expert reply by: Jameson C