Will the 1.5k etrailer Boat Trailer Jack w/ 2 Wheels Be Strong Enough for a Small Camper?
Updated 04/30/2026 | Published 04/16/2026
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Hi, we have a small camper trailer a utility trailer with a wooden box similar to a tear, with a rooftop tent on top for 2 adults and 2 kids. We have a similar trailer jack, however in that one the cranking mechanism broke. When we camp, we just let the trailer sit on the trailer jack and the tires, we dont have any other support. Do you think the lift strength of this trailer jack is enough? Does lift strength mean that this is the maximum weight that it supports just on the jack, or is that number for the entire trailer? Thanks
asked by: Christian
Expert Reply:
Hey Christian welcome back! The etrailer Boat Trailer Jack w/ 2 Wheels item # MJ-1500B-DWL is definitely going to be strong enough for your camper. The 1,500 lbs capacity is for the tongue weight. Tongue weight is typically 10% of your trailer's total weight so this jack will work great.
What kind of trailer do you have and what kind of ground do you typically set up camp on?
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Tyler K.
4/23/2026
I have this jack on my boat trailer. My boat is a 21ft Rinker. Jack works great! Also like having the double wheels for extra stability.
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Christian
4/22/2026
Hi Jerred, we have a utility trailer with a wooden box on it, with a roof top tent on top. I think it's rated with a dry weight of about 1500 pounds. Our current (broken) jack is mounted on two rails with holes in them, looking similar to the one in the picture of the jack you are offering. However, our rails are already welded to the trailer tongue, so I was wondering if we can re-use them for a new jack. What information would you need in order to check that? Thank you and best regards Christian