Recommended Jack To Change A Tire On A Tear Drop Trailer

Updated 05/31/2017 | Published 05/30/2017

Question:

I need a jack capable of changing a tire on my TearDrop camping trailer which weighs about 1500 pounds loaded. The trailer frame is about 20 inches above the ground, and to change a tire, we need to go up from there. We travel some very rugged and very remote areas. This is a tiny home built trailer with limited storage, so a tall jack that stores small is ideal. Trailer is about 5x10foot plus tongue. It has the Timbren Axle-less suspension with 4inch lift, also from etrailer. I have been using the Hi-Lift jack from my Jeep, but if we tow the trailer with any other vehicle, we dont have a big jack with us. Im thinking I can store a scissor jack easily enough somewhere attached to the trailer, maybe underneath. Or maybe get another hi-lift if I have to. The tall scissor jacks I see at ETrailer say they are for leveling not for lifting, but my trailer is so small and light, that I wonder if it would be ok to use one of those anyway? Im open to ideas. What can you suggest? Thanks in advance.

asked by: Dave N

Expert Reply:

To lift your trailer to change a tire, I recommend the Powerbuilt Farm Jack - 39-3/4" Lift - 6,000 lbs # ALL647587. This jack is made to lift trailers and other equipment for maintenance. It is just under 4 feet long and has a thin design much like your Jeep's jack. This style jack is all that we have to lift your trailer over 21 inches to gain you that tire changing access.

expert reply by: Jason S