Is the Pull Pin Easy Swivel Trailer Jack DL22580 Strong Enough For A 4000lb Trailer?

Updated 05/06/2021 | Published 05/05/2021

Question:

Im looking for a tongue jack that I can mount on the side of my 5inch A frame or into the front-centre mount of the A frame of my 4000lb RV Trailer which has a hitch weight of 450lbs. Does the 1500lb weight capacity of this tongue jack refer to the hitch weight or actual trailer weight? I need to move my trailer around to a spot on my driveway where I cannot do it attached to my tow vehicle. Will this hitch be durable enough to do that? Or can you recommend another?

asked by: Chris

Expert Reply:

The Pull Pin, Easy Swivel Trailer Jack with 6" Dual Wheels - Sidewind - 1,500 lbs. # DL22580 you were looking is designed to fit trailer tongues that are up to 3" wide x 5" tall, so this will be perfect for the frame of your trailer.

Since the only weight that affects a trailer jack is the tongue weight, and since you only have 450lbs of tongue weight this jack will be plenty strong as it has a 1500lb rating.

In addition the dual wheels on the # DL22580 will be perfect for allowing you to move the trailer around in your driveway by hand as needed.

I included a video of the # DL22580 for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C