Recommendation for a Trailer Jack with Easy to Maneuver Caster Wheel
Question:
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
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.
Products Referenced in This Question
Fulton F2 Swing-Up, Wide-Track Trailer Jack, 8" Single Wheel, Sidewind, Bolt-On - 1,600 lbs
- Trailer Jack
- Boat Trailer
- Enclosed Trailer
- Utility Trailer
- Side Mount Jack
- Alloy Aluminum
- 1001 - 2000 lbs
- Manual Jack
- 10 Inch Lift
- Bolt-On
- With Wheel
- Fulton
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Fulton F2 Trailer Jack w/ Wide-Track Wheel - Sidewind - Swivel - 10" Lift - Aluminum - 1.6K
- Trailer Jack
- Boat Trailer
- Utility Trailer
- Side Mount Jack
- Swivel Jack
- Alloy Aluminum
- 1001 - 2000 lbs
- Manual Jack
- 10 Inch Lift
- Weld-On
- With Wheel
- Fulton
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Replacement Wide-Track Wheel for Fulton F2 Swing-Up Jacks
- Accessories and Parts
- Camper Jacks
- Trailer Jack
- Jack Wheel
- 8 Inch Wheel
- Wheel w Hardware
- Fulton
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