How Much Weight Can Extreme Off-Road Ratcheting Trailer Jack ORJW1SU Move Effectively

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What kind of trailer load will this move without over stressing the ratcheting mechanism?

asked by: Steven W

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The Extreme Off-Road Ratcheting Trailer Jack # ORJW1SU has a static weight capacity (load support) of 770 lbs but ARK does not do a test for dynamic load rating, so it's hard to say what kind of trailer load this jack could move.

If you're looking for something specifically designed to move your trailer farther distances, I recommend the Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly with Chain Drive # TVXL25 with a 2-5/16" hitch ball or # TVXL2 with a 2" ball. Both designed to move trailers with up to 1,000 lbs TW and 10,000 GTW and feature a high and a low gear which can be operated with wither the incorporated handle or an 18 volt drill for added convenience.

Check out the review videos on each product I have attached for you below.

expert reply by: Carla M

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Jason

11/11/2025

The box states that the jack is capable of moving 'up to' 4400lbs.

Jesse M.

11/11/2025

@Jason Yep! The Ark Xtreme Off-Road Ratcheting Jack # ORJW1SU has a 4,400 lb dynamic load capacity and 770 lb lift capacity.

Jason

11/11/2025

@JesseM Any chance you have instructions for changing out a broken ratchet knob? They have a tendency to break if you don't pull the knob out enough when changing the function (F, R, N).

Jesse M.

11/11/2025

@Jason I am not seeing we have any instructions specifically for that. I bet if you reached out directly to ARK they would be able to tell you how to do that .

Answer 1

No, but I have one that will! Since your caravan weighs 5,000 lbs the Ark Xtreme item #ORJW1SU is going to be way under capacity. Instead you'll want to use the Trailer Valet 5X Swivel Jack and Trailer Mover item #STC-V211. This jack attaches in…

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Answer 2

The Extreme Off-Road Ratcheting Trailer Jack part #ORJW1SU has a 770 lb weight capacity which means so long as the tongue weight of the trailer does not exceed this then you'd be fine. A trailer with GVWR of 4,000 lbs would be no worry at all.

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Answer 3

A trailer jack is not made to allow you to bolt a different wheel and tire to it. Typically, a replacement wheel is going to be specific to the jack, and the same size as the current wheel. The design just won't allow for it, you wouldn't…

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Answer 4

It sure can, the caster wheel or the ARK #ORJW1SU isn't offset because the ratcheting arm is used to rotate the caster wheel so the trailer will be easy to maneuver around. If you click the provided link, you can see a product description video…

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Answer 5

The Extreme Off-Road Ratcheting Trailer Jack w/ Wheel - Sidewind - 10" Lift - 770 lbs - Zinc #ORJW1SU weighs 41 lbs packaged for shipping. It likely will add about 39 lbs to your tongue but depending on your trailer balance it may not all be…

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Answer 6

When fully retracted, or collapsed the jack is 28.58 inches tall, and 38.42 inches tall when extended as shown in the provided diagram. I've linked you to a product description video featuring the #ORJW1SU ARK Extreme Off-Road Ratcheting Trailer…

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Answer 7

I will start by saying the ARK Extreme Off-Road Ratcheting Trailer Jack w/ Wheel #ORJW1SU will fit frames that are 2" to 6" tall. The bolt hole measurements vary and I included a diagram with everything listed, but the overall dimensions of…

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Answer 8

I do have an option for you but the Xtreme Off-Road Ratcheting Trailer Jack part #ORJW1SU isn't quite cutout out for what you're wanting. Instead, I recommend the Trailer Valet 5X Swivel Jack and Trailer Mover part #STC-V211 which is rated…

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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

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 12

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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