Trailer Jack Recommendation for 25 Foot Roadrunner Trailer with a 7,000 Pound Boat

Updated 05/17/2010 | Published 05/13/2010

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Fulton Boat Trailer Jack w/ Wheel - Sidewind - Swivel - 10" Lift - Zinc - 1.2K

(1735)

$102.40

Fulton Bolt-Thru Swivel Marine Jack - Bolt On - Sidewind - 10" Lift - 1,500 lbs

(145)

$137.77

Question:

I have a roadrunner 25 trailer. I just purchased it and a boat. Dont know the weight of boat but would say around 5K to 7K lbs. I need a new tounge jack and wondered if yours might work. Let me know

asked by: John V

Expert Reply:

If your boat and trailer together weigh 7,000 pounds, that could mean you have a tongue weight over 1,000 pounds. In this scenario, I would not recommend the Fulton Snap-Ring Swivel Marine Jack, # FEJ1000, as it has a max capacity of 1,000 pounds. Instead I would go with the next step up to be on the safe side.

Take a look at the Fulton Bolt-Thru Swivel Marine Jack w/ Caster - Sidewind - 10 inch Lift - 1,200 lbs, # FXP10. This is very similar to the jack you referenced but it has a capacity of 1,200 pounds.

If you determine that your gross trailer weight and tongue will be even higher, I would go with the Fulton Bolt-Thru Swivel Marine Jack - Bolt On - Sidewind - 10 inch Lift - 1,500 lbs, # FXP15. This jack is like the previous two; bolt through design, sidewind, swivel jack. But it has a capacity of 1,500 pounds.

expert reply by: Michael H