Recommended Electric A-Frame Tongue Jack for 2017 Jayco Jay Flight SLX Travel Trailer
Question:
What power tongue Jack would I need for my camper. 6035# dry 710# tongue weight
asked by: Dan B
Expert Reply:
Trailer tongue jacks can be rated for well under the trailer's actual weight since they never have to lift the entire trailer, only the weight of the tongue area at the coupler end. Usually in a properly-loaded trailer this will be between 12% and 15% of the trailer's total gross weight (GVWR).
Since your 2017 Jayco Jay Flight SLX A-frame travel trailer has an unloaded tongue weight (TW) of 710-lbs we can estimate that when fully loaded the TW will be more like 1000-lbs.
I think the best value for an A-frame tongue jack is the Stromberg Carlson # SC63VR which is rated for 4500 pounds of tongue weight. This is 1000 pounds more than other models, and even though you may not need this much capacity, you will find that the jack motor runs quick and effortlessly. This will add years to its life. This jack also has a unique clutch that prevents damage from overextending or retracting the jack foot - the most common reason for jack failure. I also like that is has a generous 23" lift, including a time-saving drop-foot. It includes LED lights for operating the hitch in the dark, and a built-in bullseye leveling bubble.
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