Stromberg Carlson Electric Trailer Jack Weight Rating

Updated 07/10/2018 | Published 07/06/2018

Question:

Why would you need a weight capacity greater than 3,000lbs? That already seems nore than sufficient for a camper with a tounge weight of 500 - 750 lbs. What am I missing?

asked by: Jason R

Expert Reply:

Good question! For a trailer with a tongue weight of 500 to 750 lbs, you will not need a jack rated higher than 3000 lbs. The weight capacity of trailer jacks can be confusing because a jack like # JET-3000NG should not be used on trailer with a tongue weight of 3000 lbs but should max out instead at more like a tongue weight of 1000 lbs.

expert reply by: Timothy G