Recommendation for a Trailer Jack with Easy to Maneuver Caster Wheel

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My trailer jack caster wheel does not swivel when there is a heavy load at the front of my trailer. Do they make a detachable caster that has bearings or something? Every one that I see uses washers for the swivel action.

asked by: Ric H

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Expert Reply:

To recommend a replacement replacement caster for your jack I would need the jack model number. If you would like to replace the jack on your trailer the easiest to maneuver style of jack is one with an independent caster wheel like the Weld on Fulton Trailer Jack, item # F1413050334 or the bolt on model Fulton Trailer Jack, item # F1413040134. These jacks utilize the same style of non-stick washer for the swivel action of the wheel.

In my experience any jack caster that is weighted down does not spin as readily when maneuvering a trailer by hand. I have found that raising the front of the trailer with the jack, never exceed 1/2 of the full height extension of the jack, to alleviate some of the tongue weight on the jack will help maneuver the trailer more easily.

expert reply by: Robert G

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Answer 1

The best way to jack up a boat trailer with torsion axles, or straight axles for that matter, is to use a trailer jack that is rated high enough for the weight of the trailer at the point the jack is installed. Going with a higher capacity than…

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Answer 2

A side-frame mount jack like the Pro Series Round, Snap-Ring Swivel Jack #PS1400300303 could be used on a travel trailer, but there are some things you will want to take into consideration. Typically, A-frame jacks are used on travel trailers to…

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Answer 3

We have a couple of options that you might like. First, you could use what is called a farm jack, #RP7033400. This is a stand alone jack meaning it does not get attached to the trailer. But farm jacks have many uses and will work well to help lift…

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Answer 4

From my research, EZ loader trailers used a Fulton jack with a swivel snap-ring on their aluminum boat trailers. Therefore the correct replacement snap-ring jack for your trailer would be the Fulton Round, Snap-Ring Swivel Marine Jack part…

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Answer 5

Hi Roger, I checked with Lippert, and sadly a gear is not an available replacement part for the Lippert Quick Drop Tongue Jack #LC733926. The only replaceable parts are the mounting hardware and footpad so the best I can offer is to replace it with a…

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Answer 6

The weight measurement from your trailer that you will want to consider when looking at jacks is the trailer's tongue weight. You will want a jack with a capacity that matches or surpasses your trailer's tongue weight. For example, if your…

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Answer 7

Hey Gary, how many axles does your trailer have and by how much would you like to lift the trailer? A lift kit like the Correct Track part #RR23QX for a 1 inch lift or the part #RR55QX for a 2 inch lift on a tandem is normally what we recommend.

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Answer 8

Hi Todd, I do have a drill-powered A-frame jack for your enclosed trailer that meets all of your needs, and what I recommend for you is the Lippert Quick Drop Tongue Jack #LC733926. The #LC733926 just requires a 3/4" socket which you can use…

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Answer 9

Hey John; your standard cordless drill will have no issues operating the Lippert Quick Drop Tongue Jack #LC733926. Just make sure your battery is charged or it might not perform as well as you want it to. The jack has a lift capacity of 1,500 lbs so…

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Answer 10

In either position the handle of the Lippert Quick Drop Tongue Jack #LC733926 would not spin and lower on it's own. There's enough friction in the screw of the jack to prevent vibration from causing it to turn on it's own.

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Answer 11

In order to choose the correct jack for your trailer, you must first determine what type of jack you will need. You can choose from either an a-frame jack or side mount jack. Once the correct type of jack is selected, you can then begin to narrow…

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Answer 12

Hey Steven, You can definitely swap out the Lippert Quick Drop Tongue Jack #LC733926 on your trailer for the Trailer Valet JXS Trailer Jack w/ Footplate #TV64FR. You'll just want to measure the frame and make sure it falls under the maximum…

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