How To Stop A-Frame Trailer Tongue Jack from Bottoming Out

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I have a 2015 Clipper travel trailer that I tow with a 2015 Chevy traverse. Occasionally I hit the tongue jack will pulling it in or out of spots. Do you have any replacement Jacks or ideas to give me a little more clearance? Thanks

asked by: Matt

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Expert Reply:

Yes, the Ultimate Trailer Jack part # 322-RDJ-2K is the perfect option to prevent bottoming out the tongue jack since you can adjust the shaft on the base to ensure you have as much ground clearance as possible. It also makes lifting and lower the trailer much faster since it works as a drop leg.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

With the ARK Xtreme Off-Road Swing-Up Jack #ORJW500D in its lowest position it is 6.49" from the center of the mounting point to the top of the jack. The other end of the jack when fully retracted is going to be 18.89" from the mounting…

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Answer 2

The Xtreme Off-Road Swing-Up Jack w/ Dual Wheels #ORJW500D and #ORJW350D are pretty similar with the only differences being the weight capacity, 1,100 lbs vs 770 lbs, and the total travel, 18-3/8" vs 12". Aside from that the mounting…

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Answer 3

A side mounted jack that you could pivot up and out of the way for better ground clearance would work just fine. The A-frame location is convenient but in a situation like yours you certainly could go with the side mounted style. For that something…

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I do have an option for you but I don't have any way to reduce the ground clearance of your existing a-frame jack . That said, what you can do to fix this issue is replace your existing jack with the Ultimate Trailer Jack part #322-RDJ-2K. The…

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Answer 5

The TorkLift PowerArmor Solar Locking Battery Box part #TLA7700LS is not wide enough to fit two group 31 batteries. Group 31 batteries are 13" long by 6.72" wide by 9.44" tall. The only option that's big enough is the Commercial…

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Answer 6

Hi Robert, So there isn't one that can be used with a cordless drill (which would be an electric jack only) as all the electric A-frame jacks are all higher than the 12" to 14" you want. There is a manual crank jack you can use which I…

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Answer 7

Probably not unless you want to cut that round hole into a 2-1/4" square. The Square A-Frame Jack w/ Footplate item #e74VV is designed for a-frame trailer's that have a square cut out not the standard 2-1/4" circular cut out which I am…

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Answer 8

Hey Rob! The pin for the Ultimate Trailer Jack #322-RDJ-2K sits 3/4" above the mounting plate, is 1" thick, and sticks out 3" from the body of the jack (see attached photo). The bolt pattern for the mounting plate is symmetrical so you…

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Answer 9

Sounds like you are looking for a lower profile jack for your trailer so that the tailgate of the vehicle does not interfere with it. I went to our warehouse and was able to locate an a-frame jack that measured less than 12 inches from the bracket…

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Hey Bob, thanks for reaching out. We do have pins that will work with the etrailer Adjustable 2-Ball Mount #e66PR. There is not a direct replacement for the pins available, but you can use the Replacement Pins and Clips for Curt Adjustable Channel…

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Answer 11

Great question, Suzanne! The Ultimate Trailer Jack #UJ44FR is designed to simply adjust all the way up for storage using the spring-loaded lever when you're ready for travel. This gets the wheel completely off the ground and high enough to avoid…

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