Availability of A-Frame Mount Trailer Jack w/ 2 Inch Diameter Outer Tube

Updated 06/15/2015 | Published 06/12/2015

Question:

HI I NEED A TRAILER JACK FOR MY AIRSTREAM TRAILER IT PREVIOUSLY HAD AN ELECTRIC ONE....I WANT TO REPLACE IT W/A JACK WITH A 2inch OUTSIDE TUBE DIAMETER WHICH IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL FIT THE EXISTING HOLE and THREE BOLTS...I NEED AT LEAST A JACK THAT WILL HANDLE THE 3500 TRAILER I WONT BE LIFTING THE ENTIRE TRAILER JUST ENOUGH TO ATTACH TO MY TRUCK.. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP

asked by: BETTY

Expert Reply:

Given the 3500 lb weight of your trailer, your tongue weight will be somewhere between 350 and 525 lbs, so you won't need a jack with a super-high capacity. This being said, choosing a jack with a higher rating than you need isn't a bad idea. The jack (as well as you) won't have to work so hard, which means the jack will last longer.

I've looked through our selection of trailer jacks, and have found that none of the jacks we offer have a 2 inch diameter outer tube.

2-1/4 inches is the standard outside diameter of the outer tube. The industry standard bolt hole measurement is 3 inches apart on center. In order to install an A-frame jack, you'd need to have the hole in your A-frame enlarged. Once that's completed, the Bulldog # BD155028 with its 15 inch lift and 2000 lb capacity would be a good choice.

expert reply by: Mike L