Recommended Trailer Jack and Adjustable Ball Mount for 6000 Pound Trailer And Truck
Question:
My boat trailer has a gvwr of 6000 pounds. Not sure of the tounge weight...cant read all the info, but I did get the gvwr. From the ground to the top of my trailer ball on the truck is 21. I read I want the trailer hitch to clear that by 4. I need a trailer jack. What will work?
asked by: Jay
Expert Reply:
For your trailer jack, I recommend the Fulton Bolt-Thru Swivel Marine Jack - Bolt On - Sidewind - 12" Lift - 1,500 lbs # FXP15L. This will give you a total of 24-3/4 inches extended and will give you a jack able to handle the tongue weight of your trailer while still giving you a wheel.
For towing, you want your trailer to be level, so from the sound of it you may need to get a ball mount that has a lower drop height. You may want to consider an adjustable ball mount like the B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 5" Drop, 5-1/2" Rise - 7.5K - Black # BWTS10038B or the 180 Hitch 2-Ball Mount w/ Stainless Steel Balls - 2" Hitch - 6" Drop, 7" Rise - 10K # LTB6-2. I recommend getting a hitch lock like # e98882 to secure your investment.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 5" Drop, 5-1/2" Rise - 7.5K - Black
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Matte Black
- Drop - 5 Inch
- Rise - 5 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- B and W
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitch - Flush - 2-5/8" Span - Stainless Steel
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Stainless Steel
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Flush Pin
- 2-5/8 Inch Span
- etrailer
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Fulton Boat Trailer Jack w/ Wheel - Sidewind - Swivel - 12" Lift - Zinc - 1.5K
- Trailer Jack
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- Leveling Jacks
- Tongue Jacks
- Steel
- 1001 - 2000 lbs
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