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Trailer Jack Buying Guide

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A trailer jack is a vertical device that allows you to lift or lower a trailer to ensure it is perfectly level. The jack is located on the tongue of the trailer and is also used to hook or unhook the trailer to a truck or SUV. In short, if you have a travel trailer, you will need a trailer jack.


However, not all trailer tongue jacks are the same. Different jacks have different lifting capacities, and not all types of jacks are the same. Let's take a closer look.


How do trailer jacks work?


A trailer jack lifts the trailer at the tongue so that it can be hooked or unhooked from the towing vehicle. Common types of trailer jacks include swivel jacks, A-frame jacks, and pull-down jacks.


Trailer jacks come in a variety of different weight and length capacities, so it's important to know the lengths in the extended and retracted positions. The main functions of a trailer jack are as follows:


Raise and lower the trailer to connect to the hitch or disconnect it from the ball.


Hold the trailer in a level position if it is not hooked to the vehicle.


Stabilize a parked trailer for loading and unloading.


What size trailer jack do I need?


First, you need to know the trailer weight and trailer tongue weight, which can usually be found in your owner's manual. Generally speaking, the tongue weight should not exceed 15% of the total weight of the trailer. However, if you have a heavy object on the front of your trailer, the tongue weight may be greater. The tongue weight is the weight of the trailer when fully loaded.


You also need to know the weight on the rear axle. Again, your owner's manual should be able to help. How heavy a hitch you need depends on the percentage of tongue weight and truck weight. Generally, it is better to use a trailer jack that is slightly heavier than one that is too light.


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