Trailer Jack Interferes with Tailgate On Jeep
Updated 02/02/2016 | Published 02/01/2016
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Question:
BD165412 I need a jack that is removable because with my new Jeep tow vehicle the tailgate wont open with my current jack. Will this one fit my requirement?
asked by: Ray B
Expert Reply:
Trailer jacks are not designed to be frequently removed. What I recommend for your trailer and Jeep is a swivel jack such as # FTJ12000101. Once the trailer is coupled to the Jeep you can swivel the jack so that it is parallel with the trailer frame. There isn't an A-frame version of a swivel jack so it would have to mount to the frame.
Another option is to use a longer ball mount so that the trailer and its jack are further away from the back of the Jeep. A ball mount such as # BM20 for example measures 13-1/4 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole.
