Trailer jack?

[Marvin willis]

Wanna replace my trailer jack. What weight range do I need?

 

[Gym]

I got one of these from Harbor Freight for $29. http://www.harborfreight.com/1500-lb-capacity-dual-wheel-swing-back-boat-trailer-jack-67500.html This is my third season with it and it works great. The dual wheel design makes it easy to move when empty. I spray it each season with T-9 and have no rust in a salt water environment.

 

[Bruce]

I used a Fulton F2. It made the boat a lot easier to move around in the garage.

https://jetboaters.net/threads/upgrading-mfi-trailer-to-fulton-f2-trailer-jack.1945/

 

[Ronnie]

Sorry I don't know the weight range you need but it should be easy enough to compare what you have (dimension / size wise) to what is available. I would just be sure to buy as big if not bigger than stock. The capacity will be a lot less than what the boat and trailer weigh which is understandable since the recommended tongue weight for trailering purposes is just 10% of the boat and trailer's weight. However, I do recommend the fulton f2 series because it has other features and options which are useful like the handle lock to keep the handle from swinging freely and the wheel lock. It also comes in two variants, two thin wheels or one large one. They look great as well but they are relatively expensive. If you plan to use the existing mount (not possible with an f2) you will probably need a "c clip" tool as well, a big one. Good luck on your hunt, whatever you decide.

 

[farrelltravis]

I have never used a jack with 2 wheels. But, I could only imagine it would make things a lot better.

 

[Glassman]

These are the shit:

http://www.trailervalet.com/shop/trailer-valet-trailer-dolly/?gclid=CPjd3Yz6jcACFc1i7AodBW0ACQ

 

[maboat]

These are the shit:

http://www.trailervalet.com/shop/trailer-valet-trailer-dolly/?gclid=CPjd3Yz6jcACFc1i7AodBW0ACQ

Oooooh that *is* the shiznit!

 

[Glassman]

Oooooh that *is* the shiznit!

Like that, huh? Now I wish mine would break so I have an excuse to upgrade.

 

[captainhook]

I was looking at mine this past weekend and it said either 1200 or 1800lbs, I can't recall. It's a Fulton.

 

[Ronnie]

My f2 is rated for 1600 lbs. I've seen non f2s and off brands start at 800 lbs. the trailer valet is cool but get the original not the knock off from overtons. I got the latter and broke it on the first use plus it didn't work well at all for me anyway. Also be prepared for the cost, the real deal is $400, the imi is $200 and f2s are around $140 loaded. All a far cry from the $25 to $50 range from stock.

 

[MOA_Chaser]

Just my opinion, but unless you're planning on manually wheeling the boat around inside of a garage or something, I wouldn't buy a jack with a wheel on it.

I've been using cargo trailers with wheeled jacks for 25 years, they're generally not that easy to move... unless you don't want it to move. Like when you take the trailer off the tow vehicle on less than level ground, and the trailer starts moving towards the vehicle!

My boat trailer came with an aftermarket Bully jack with a flat shoe on the bottom of it... I love it! The trailer stays where I drop it, with no shifting around.

 

[Ronnie]

I would think that without a wheel hooking up the trailer to the tow vehicle would be more difficult since you can only reposition the tow vehicle not the trailer.

 

[MOA_Chaser]

That may be true... but I have a backup camera that puts me dead center under the hitch, first time, every time. Before that, my youngest son would stand on the hitch and direct me back with hand signals, he was really good at it LOL. Even with the wheel-less jack, I can get an inch or two wiggle room left or right if it's just a bit off-center.

 

[Ronnie]

Me too, that is I usually get he alignment right on the first try even solo bu I have the help of a rear view camera and a hitchin stick (long fiberglass rod with a magnet on the bottom to out on the ball, when it falls over I know the alignment is right) but many don't have these aids so a wheel would come in handy. Sometimes I have my son or a guest help/ ask for a spotter but this usually lengthens instead of shortens she process.

 

[MOA_Chaser]

I've never had blacktop/concrete where my trailers were parked, so it never really mattered, hahaha!

 

[Geoff Cooper]

Mine broke about a month ago it wasn't through a lack of lubrication as it's greased regularly, Over the years i have needed to replace about 3 of these on different Trailers and have always gone for the highest weight spec available, I used a 2500lb this time so we will see how long this one lasts, The fault was the same as usual the small cog connected to the handle had cracked and of course not available even though it would have been a 2 minute job to change it, Same problem every time, Sorry about the poor Picture quality but I'm sure you get the jist, Good Luck


If you look closely at 9 and 3 0 clock you can see the break usual fault

Looking down the Jockey wheel stantion tube it's well greased

The quality of galvanizing on the new one is appalling

 

[BlacklimitedS]

I upgraded mine to the Harbor Freight model listed above. The stock jack didn't lift high enough and seemed unstable. The new jack fit in the stock location with small modifications and works great. It also was not expensive. The dual wheels are nice as well.

 

[KXCam22]

I like the idea of not having a wheel. Mine wont roll in my driveway anyway and any "adjustments" to get it on the hitch are mostly the trailer and jack flexing a tad. Cam.