How to Choose a Replacement Jack for a 1991 Four Winns Trailer

Updated 07/18/2012 | Published 07/17/2012

Question:

Im wondering what your recommendation would be to replace my trailer jack on my 1991 Four Winns Trailer. The trailer is for a 1991 Four Winns 180 Horizon.

asked by: Jim Z

Expert Reply:

When choosing a jack, you will want to choose a jack that can support the tongue weight of your trailer and a jack that has an appropriate lift height for your trailer. Typically, the tongue weight on boat trailers does not exceed 15 percent of the gross trailer weight. Be sure you verify the tongue weight capacity of your trailer before selecting a jack.

If you still have your old jack, you can go by the weight capacity and lift height of that jack to choose a replacement jack.

The Fulton F2 Swing-Up, Wide-Track Trailer Jack, 8" Single Wheel, Sidewind, Bolt-On - 1,600 lbs # F1413040134, that you referenced would be a good quality jack to select. I attached a review video for you to check out.

expert reply by: John H