Sidewind A-Frame Trailer jack Recommendation for 16 ft Car Trailer

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looking at purchasing a trailer jack for my 16ft car trailer with tandem axle. Not sure what weight spec I need to get for my tongue weight. would like one with the side crank with a-frame mount. Can you help. Thanks

asked by: Ron

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Expert Reply:

One of the most popular jacks we offer that is for an a-frame trailer that has a sidewind is the etrailer part # TJA-5000S-B which has a 5,000 lb lifting capacity and would work very well for you.

For a foot plate to go with it you would want the part # JF-99.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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I would use a protractor, see photo, place the protractor on the edge of the inside of one side of the trailer frame and the other inside edge of the trailer frame should be parallel with the 50 degree line on the protractor. Another way to verify…

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Answer 7

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Answer 9

The etrailer tow bar part #e37ZR is manufactured for us by Demco here in the USA.

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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