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For a 7000# gvwr flatbed trailer. Have yet to park it while not attached to the truck. Even at max load, a 1000# jack seems plenty.
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What im trying to figure is jack capacity rating. I can get one locally.
Currently have a jack on the trailer, but due to mods I want, I need a different style.
Is there a rule of thumb to determine jack capacity?
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OK. Google-fu tells me I simply need to be able to meet tongue weight.
I'm GTG.
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If you want I'll go check the make on the 10K trailer I just bought last month. That thing is smooooooth and nice. Better than I've had before. The Bulldog I had on the previous 7k always seemed chincy. and tough.
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I put this on my camp trailer last year. It can be run up or down with a battery drill with a 3/4" socket or with the handle. I use an 18v Milwaukee. It's rated for 2k but I think that's a stretch. My trailer only has a 500 tongue wt and it works like a champ. 1000 would be working it quite a bit harder of course. JACK
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If you want I'll go check the make on the 10K trailer I just bought last month. That thing is smooooooth and nice. Better than I've had before. The Bulldog I had on the previous 7k always seemed chincy. and tough. Thanks. I got it sorted now.
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One thing nice about using a jack with weld on stubs. You can buy extra stubs and weld on the frame back at the wheels.As long as the trailer is hooked up don't have to hunt for a jack to change a flat.I've only done it on smaller trailers going to need a bigger jack than tongue weight when loaded.
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Anytime I have a question about trailers, I call Etrailers.com. Great guys that can answer about any question.They guided me thru selecting a load equalizer hitch, installation and adjusting
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One thing nice about using a jack with weld on stubs. You can buy extra stubs and weld on the frame back at the wheels.As long as the trailer is hooked up don't have to hunt for a jack to change a flat.I've only done it on smaller trailers going to need a bigger jack than tongue weight when loaded. That’s a good idea, why didn’t I think of that.
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The jack that came on the trailer was fine, but did not allow for mounting a spare tire plus a tool box. Original jack was welded to cross brace angle where the front of the box is now. I like how it turned out. ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/GEhGwKt.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/ohVOC7U.jpg) Original jack. ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/3S4O8Bs.jpg)
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What's the difference in weight ratings between the original and the replacement if any? IMHO, the replacement bolted down isn't as good as the welded original, but dependent on what your load I'd on the trailer when not attached to your vehicle, it might not matter. I leave equipment on my trailers regularly so the jack takes a lot of abuse.
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What's the difference in weight ratings between the original and the replacement if any? IMHO, the replacement bolted down isn't as good as the welded original, but dependent on what your load I'd on the trailer when not attached to your vehicle, it might not matter. I leave equipment on my trailers regularly so the jack takes a lot of abuse. The A frame jack is 5K. Don’t know rating on original, but suspect it’s higher. As I said in the OP, GVWR is 7K, so 15% is 1050#. Even @ a full load (seldom to never) I’m covered with plenty of margin. The big factor for my use, is being able to have the box and spare, both mounted.
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If you take the time it takes, it takes less time.
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One thing nice about using a jack with weld on stubs. You can buy extra stubs and weld on the frame back at the wheels.As long as the trailer is hooked up don't have to hunt for a jack to change a flat.I've only done it on smaller trailers going to need a bigger jack than tongue weight when loaded. One of the best things I've learned here at the 24hcf. Great idea.
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I use a jiffy jack on tandem trailers.
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