Recommended Swivel Jack For Carry-On Trailer With Low Ground Clearance

Updated 01/03/2026 | Published 06/20/2017

Question:

I just purchased a 5x8 Carry-On trailer that sits pretty low to the ground. The trailer jack I bought at Home Depot is the wrong size because it is too long with the low clearance under the tongue of the trailer. Do you have a jack that would work with these lower trailers? Note this is not an A-frame trailer.

asked by: William

Expert Reply:

Since your trailer sits low I recommend a swivel jack. That way you can swivel the jack out of the way when you are towing the small trailer.

The jack I recommend is the Dutton-Lainson Trailer Jack # DL22300. This is a 1,200 lb jack and it will fit trailer frames up to 3 inches wide and 5 inches tall. The jack swivels out of the way when you are towing and it has a 6 inch wheel so you can move the trailer around by hand when it is not being towed.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

Richard

1/2/2026

Seeking swing away trailer jack stand that will work on my trailer tongue that sets 10" off ground when mounted to my vehicle hitch.

Robin H.

1/3/2026

@Richard I'm not sure what your capacity or lift requirements might be but you could use the etrailer Boat Trailer Jack w/ Wheel # MJ-1200B or # MJ-1500B-DWL. Both have a bolt on installation and swing up and out of the way when you're towing.

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