Is There a Trailer Jack With Wheel & Retracted Height Under 10-1/2 Inches
Updated 07/09/2026 | Published 07/02/2024
Question:
I have a carry on 5x8 low trailer. I need a jack with a wheel that will retract to 9 or 10”.. I have one that has a minimum of 10.5 but is slightly too high. Do you have one? Thanks
asked by: Harriet
Expert Reply:
Hello Harriet,
We do not offer a trailer jack with a retracted height of 9" or 10" like you need, but a sidewind jack can work, the Boat Trailer Jack w/ Wheel # MJ-1200B.
It isn't strictly a jack for boat trailers, of course, that's just the title, and it has a retracted height of 12-1/2" and you can swivel it up when you aren't using it for better clearance.
Stef
7/8/2026
I have the same issue, and no, the jack you're suggesting doesn't work because you can't lower the trailer down far enough to engage the coupler on the vehicle, since the ball on the hitch is less than 10 inches off the ground. So with the jack retracted all the way the trailer is still a couple of inches higher than the ball on the vehicle. That's why the original question wanted to know if you have something that is less than 10 inches when retracted. I guess you don't have one?
Jerry B.
7/8/2026
Jerry B.
7/9/2026
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Jesse M.
2/3/2026
Hey Harriet, how did the Boat Trailer Jack with Wheel work out on your 5x8 trailer? Did swiveling it up give you the clearance you needed when not in use? Your update could make it easier for others with the same setup.