Boat Trailer Jack Recommendation for Uneven Terrain

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Hi. I had a Fulton rack and pinion jack 600 lbs that I used for 30 years. It finally failed, I tried the least expensive swivel fulton side wind jack which failed when I let the trailer roll forward 2 inched on a grass surface to align jack with trailer ball. Jack handle no longer turns and mount bracket bent. My boat and trailer weigh 2000 lbs with a tongue weight of 75 to 100 lbs. Tongue weight is a guess. I can use either a rack and pinion or a swivel jack. However, I need a more robust jack than the entry level swivel fulton jack. What do you recommend? I have included photos of my old jack which fulton no longer makes.

asked by: Ric K

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I'd recommend using a jack specifically designed for uneven terrain, like the ARK off-road swing up trailer jack, part # ORJW350D. The jack is rated for up to 770 lbs of tongue weight, and features dual wheels for easy maneuvering in all types of terrain. ARK is located in Australia where off road camping is much more prevalent than what's found in the US. They design their trailer jacks to withstand punishment that wouldn't likely be encountered here, so this jack would be an excellent choice for you.

If you click the provided link, you can see a product demonstration video for the jack I recommended.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

Hello John. The InfiniteRule Lock #IR66FR is the best lock option for the Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler #DM15945. This lock was made specifically for the Demco eZ-Latch couplers, so it will work great for you. To answer your second question,…

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Answer 2

Hey John, thanks for reaching out. You will want to use some 1/2" grade 5 bolts and locknuts for mounting the Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler #DM15945. Since the current coupler uses only 2 bolts, you will be fine to use two bolts with the…

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Answer 3

Good to hear from you again, John. For your 2990 lb GVWR trailer, the 770 lb capacity Ark Xtreme Off-Road Swivel Trailer Jack #ORJW350D jack will be more than sufficient. The total tongue weight is generally about 10-%-15% of the total trailer…

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Answer 4

Your tongue weight is going to be 10-15% of your trailer weight. With a 5,000 lb boat and assuming a tandem axle trailer weighing an average of 1,000 lbs that puts you at 600-900 lbs of tongue weight. This would allow you to use the Fulton Bolt-Thru…

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Dutton-Lainson jacks are manufactured right here in the US and are actually really good quality. The mount used by your current Dutton-Lainson jack wouldn't be compatible with the Fulton F2, which leaves you with a couple of options. You could…

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Answer 6

The Trailer Valet JXS Trailer Jack #TV34FR will come already lubricated. It is recommend to grease the internal gear system every 90 days.

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Answer 7

Thanks for the photo of your trailer coupler. That really helps explain what you are asking about. I spoke with a couple of other Experts and we may have a couple options you can consider. One way to go is to use Loctite Threadlocker 262, part…

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Answer 8

Stainless steel fasteners are going to be a much better option for securing a Trailer Tongue Toolbox #350970 to the front of your trailer. Galvanized are going to be able to wear through the coating and begin to corrode while stainless is throughout…

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Answer 9

There is no wheel add-on specifically for the Trailer Valet JXS Trailer Jack part #TV34FR but there is a similar version of this jack with wheel, the Trailer Valet 5X Swivel Jack and Trailer Mover part #STC-V211 which is what I recommend using. This…

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Answer 10

I wish there was such an adapter, but there is not any sort of adapter to allow a trailer jack like the Fulton F2 #F1413140334 you purchased to be bolted on to your trailer frame since it is 6" tall. Your only option will be drilling holes and…

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Answer 11

The travel of the Swivel Marine Trailer Jack with Caster Wheel part #DL67MR is 10" per the technical drawing from Dutton-Lainson which I have attached below.

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Answer 12

To determine the correct jack capacity for your boat trailer, you will need to know the tongue weight of the trailer. Once the tongue weight is known you can select a jack with a lift capacity that is equal to or greater than the tongue weight of…

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