Recommended Electric trailer Jack For A 2017 Keystone Passport Ultra Lite Travel Trailer

Question:

I am looking to buy an electric trailer jack for my husband for Father’s Day. We have a 2017 keystone passport 2670bh pull behind trailer. The dry weight is 5085 lbs. The GVWR is 6960 lbs and the hitch weight is 625 lbs. Does that mean that I need a jack with a 5000 lb capacity or would a 4000 lb one work? Thanks.

asked by: Julie D

Expert Reply:

When looking for the appropriate capacity trailer jack we use a simple formula to determine the tongue weight of the trailer. You'll take 10-15% of the GVWR or you can have the trailer weighed (while fully loaded) at one of the highway weigh stations for a more accurate measurement of the tongue weight. Then you'll just want to choose a jack that's above the fully loaded tongue weight of the trailer.

If you take 15% of 6,960lbs then you would have 1,044lbs so anything over this would be acceptable. You can still buy a much higher capacity jack if you want, with the benefit being that it will easily handle the load and can work faster with a longer lifespan since it's not working as hard as it was designed to. A 3,500lb jack like the etrailer Electric Jack w/ Footplate # EJ-3520-BBX would be more than adequate for your Passport. I just recommend also getting a cover # UF38-944020 to protect the head of the jack from the elements and prolong its lifespan.

The Electric Ground Control TT Automatic 5-Point Travel Trailer Leveling System # LC672136 you were looking at would also be a compatible option, but is quite a bit more since it includes leveling jacks for the entire trailer. It's quite a bit more work to install so I've attached a video where Dave go over this system in greater detail and show you how to install it. If you have more questions about this leveling system then I'd be happy to help as well.

expert reply by: Kevin C