Can Stabilizer Jack be Used as Trailer Jack

Updated 08/14/2024 | Published 08/10/2024

Question:

can this jack be mounted and used as a tongue jack for light weight trailer. I would like to replace the hand crank and need clearance for the tailgate of the truck.

asked by: Terry

Expert Reply:

We can't recommend that for use as a trailer jack. But what type of trailer is it? Is it a-frame trailer? A powered a-frame jack with a longer ball mount might be your best option as that would allow you to have a powered jack like you want and extend it past your tailgate but I would need to know your hitch size currently as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Terry

8/14/2024

No, that will jot work. I am trying to lower the tailgate without hitting it on the tongue jack

Jameson C.

8/14/2024

@Terry We've seen it work in past but maybe your setup is different. Typically with a much longer ball mount that pushes the trailer jack far enough away from the truck the tailgate can open without hitting it.