Recommended A-Frame Trailer Tongue Jack for Off-Road Trailer

Updated 08/06/2020 | Published 08/04/2020

Question:

Im converting my cargo trailer to a camper/mobile ham radio station. I want to go off-road with it and have some concerns about the jack as well as tire pressure. My jack is the A-frame style and projects down. I worry about catching it on a dip in the road or other obstacle. Im thinking that carrying a spare and/or dismounting the jack might be a good idea, but Im a newbie at this. Would this jack fit my trailer or is there a different one that would be more suitable? I dont want to drill more holes if theres no need to. On tire pressure, the specs call for 50 lbs on pavement which I understand is important for load stability. I would be airing down my tires to ~18 psi. What should I do for the trailer tires? I wont be doing any extreme off-roading, this trailer couldnt handle that... Im just going to be boondocking and potentially driving down dirt/rough roads to get to a campsite. BTW, Ive long since updated the hitch lock with the Proven Industries edition! Thanks!

asked by: Rich D

Expert Reply:

The best trailer tongue jack option we have for low ground clearance situations is the Ultimate Trailer Jack part # 322-RDJ-2K since you can retract the jack body all the way up in the mounting flange. It would be a perfect option and helps cut down on time spend cranking since it works as a drop leg as well. The jacks all use the same industry standard mounting flange so there won't be any issues.

In regards to tire pressure, I wouldn't be able to really help with this question as from a liability standpoint, we can't recommend anything above or below the psi listed on the sidewall. I will say it does however make sense to drop the psi while going off-road.

expert reply by: Conner L