Choosing Between A-Frame and Side-Mount Swivel Jacks That Have Drill Attachment

Published 05/14/2026

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etrailer Sidewind Trailer Jack w/ SnapPad and Drill Adapter - A-Frame - 14" Lift - 2,000 lbs

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$134.95

etrailer Sidewind Trailer Jack - Swivel Bolt - 14" Lift - 2,000 lbs

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$149.19

Question:

I have an enclosed work trailer and hook up several times a week. I’m not really looking for anything fancy, just something faster than cranking the jack forever. Should I be looking at the A-frame one or the swivel side mount?

asked by: Ben

Expert Reply:

Hey Ben, the deciding factor is really where your current jack mounts and whether you want it to stay in that same location. If your enclosed trailer already has a standard A-frame jack opening and you’re happy with the jack staying in the center, the A-frame # e38AV is the simpler swap. It bolts into the standard 3-bolt A-frame pattern and gives you the drill adapter, 2,000 lb capacity, 14" of lift, and SnapPad for more height and better traction on the ground.

If your main frustration is clearance - like the jack hanging too low, hitting the pavement or tailgate, or getting in the way of tongue-mounted accessories - then I’d look at the side-mount swivel options instead. The # e35YV gives you the 2K swivel jack without the SnapPad, while # e86AV adds the SnapPad for a bigger footprint on the ground. Those side-mount jacks fit trailer frames that are 2" to 4" tall and let you mount the jack to the side of the frame, then swivel it up out of the way when towing.

For a work trailer that gets used several times a week, I’d lean toward # e86AV if you want the bigger base for jobsites, gravel lots, or grass. Ben, what’s the frame height on your enclosed trailer? That will tell us pretty quickly whether the side-mount option is the better fit.

expert reply by: Andrew N