Can someone please let me know a good trailer jack for my camper? I need one with a wheel at the end, but it needs to have some length to it. Right now I am 28 inches from frame to ground.
Any ideas?
Observer
Trailer Jack advice
Can someone please let me know a good trailer jack for my camper? I need one with a wheel at the end, but it needs to have some length to it. Right now I am 28 inches from frame to ground.
Any ideas?
Adventurer
When I purchased mine, I too couldn't find one long enough with a wheel. So, I purchased one that was long enough with a "foot". I then cut the foot off, and welded a "replacement wheel assembly" to the jack. A local trailer supply store should be able to help you out with it.
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Observer
are you looking for a tonge jack or stabilizers?Originally Posted by JJMAC
Mines fairly high up there I bought a very basic tounge jack welded the mount to the trailer and welded a big wheel with a lock under that it seems to work good for me
Explorer
You need what is called a drop foot jack. Any of the recommendations above will work with that also.
A drop foot jack has a pin you pull, that allows an addtional 15" or so drop down from the bottom of your jack, that way you're not cranking your brains out to get the right height .
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Observer
NICE!
Can any of you all post pics of your set up?
Adventurer
I recently replaced the cheapo jack I got from Northern tool with the real deal...a Fulton F2. It is super stout, has a massive wheel with brake and a great pivot mechanism. The mount is adjustable in height so it works well with our lifted off-road trailers. The phone photo below shows the old "toy" next to the new "beef".
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That Fulton jack looks like a good option. I have had this 1500lb SeaSense Mighty Wheel jack bookmarked.
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We to switched out the wheel jack with the Fulton Product.Vince1 Posted: I recently replaced the cheapo jack I got from Northern tool with the real deal...a Fulton F2. It is super stout, has a massive wheel with brake and a great pivot mechanism. The mount is adjustable in height so it works well with our lifted off-road trailers. The phone photo below shows the old "toy" next to the new "beef".
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Explorer
Here's a Drop Foot just installed on Son of ROAM...it's way over kill though, I think it's rated for 5000lb. or something.
The wheel on the front is really nice, and super handy if your facing tongue weight too hard to move, but I find the plate to work well, and doesn't want to roll around with it.
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Speaking of trailer jacks. This would be great for changing a flat.
http://gotrailerpal.com/index.html
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