Best Way To Maneuver Trailer Around Driveway

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Has anyone used this jack as a supplement to the one on my travel trailer. Basically for moving it around easily in my paved driveway?

asked by: Gregory P

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Expert Reply:

The best option we offer for maneuvering a trailer around would be the Trailer Valet 5X Swivel Jack and Trailer Mover part # STC-V211 which will replace the main trailer jack as well. This is the best option for maneuvering a trailer as it uses a chain drive system so there will be far less manual labor involved. It can be used on different surfaces as well as inclines.

If you didn't mind a bit more manpower then you can use a dolly like the Rack'em Trailer Dolly part # RA20. This options really come down to how much you can physically pull.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

Since you are maneuvering your boat trailer on a smooth garage floor there really isn't any advantage to using a dual wheel jack like the Fulton #FXPD15L over a single wheel jack. The dual wheels basically help to make moving the trailer easier…

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Answer 2

The trailer tongue weight or hitch weight is dynamic meaning that it will change as weight is added or removed from the trailer or if the weight in the trailer is moved around (front to back). You can manipulate the tongue weight by moving weight…

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Answer 3

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 6

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 7

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 8

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 9

Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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Answer 10

To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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Answer 11

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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Answer 12

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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