Recommended Best Trailer Tongue Jack for Maneuvering in Tight Areas and on Gravel or Soft Terrain

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I have a UTV/ATV side x side 12ft trailer, single axel 3000# with approx 250-300# tongue weight. At times I need to unhook and move around in tight areas. Question what would you recomend that would work on gravel or dirt drive. I am thinking a dual wheel jack FXPD15 might work the best but wonder about turning on a soft surface? Recomendation, part number? Thank you...

asked by: Kent H

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The best swivel trailer jack for gravel and soft ground is the Trailer Valet # STC-V211.

The Trailer Valet jack will have dual rubber wheels unlike the Fulton Jack # FXPD15L, which has plastic wheels, thus giving it better grip and support through the rougher and softer terrain. The # STC-V211 will also allow you to maneuver more precisely than the Fulton jack, because it has an integrated drive function that makes maneuvering effortless in tight spaces. Another really neat feature the Trailer Valet jack has that the Fulton does not, is the ability to use the included drill attachment to be able to use a cordless drill to power the drive function of your jack which can come in very handy when on an incline with a heavy trailer.

I have linked the above mentioned products to this page as well as a demonstration video of the Trailer Valet for your convenience.

expert reply by: Jackie C

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Answer 1

There is no weight rating for the Mounting Bracket, part #TV-0002. It is designed to replace the bracket for the Trailer Valet Trailer Jack, part #STC-V211. The Trailer valet has a weight capacity of 500 lbs. You may be able to install a different…

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Answer 2

Trailer Valet actually has a dolly/jack that is designed for attaching to the coupler like you mentioned. For that you'd want the part #TVXL25 for if you have a 2-5/16 inch hitch ball or part #TVXL2 for if you have a 2 inch hitch ball size. I…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 7

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Hey Jonathon thank you so much for all of that additional information! To haul your bikes behind your class C Sprinter motorhome, while flat towing your Mini, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR and the Roadmaster Dual…

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Answer 9

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 10

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 11

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Answer 12

Since wire color codes are NOT universal, we always recommend wiring by function, rather than wire color. If you look at the Trailer Wiring FAQ article I have linked you to, you can see some diagrams showing the proper way to wire a vehicle and…

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