How Much Space is Required on the Trailer Frame to Mount the Trailer Valet Trailer Jack and Mover
Question:
Has this been tested on gravel? How much tongue space does it require? I have a Rockwood 2109s. Loaded weight is 4770 lbs, tongue weight is 377 lbs. My problem is that with the propane tanks, battery and brackets for my equal-i-zer hitch theres not much room left. I do have some space on the right side but its back close to the trailer box. How far back on the tongue can you place the bracket? I need something like this and would like to make it work
asked by: David H
Expert Reply:
We have tested the Trailer Valet, # STC-V211, on a trailer but not on coarse gravel. However, I feel that it would fair well because the dual wheels provide a wide surface area and the wheels are not hard plastic so they can move over a little rougher terrain than your average jack wheel.
The bracket takes up 8 inches of real estate on the trailer frame. The unit has a capacity of 5,000 pounds but the further back on the frame it is the harder it will be to use the jack portion and maneuver the trailer.
Another option is a trailer dolly, # RA20. It has a 500 pound tongue weight capacity and two 13 x 4 inch tires spaced 24 inches apart so they can handle gravel easily.
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- Trailer Dolly
- Manual Dolly
- 500 lbs Capacity
- 16 Inch Tall
- 17 Inch Tall
- 18 Inch Tall
- 19 Inch Tall
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Trailer Valet 5X Swivel Jack and Trailer Mover - Topwind - 15" Lift - 5,000 lbs
- Trailer Dolly
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- 5000 lbs Capacity
- 15 Inch Tall
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