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Trailer Jack Recommendation
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| Derwd24 |
Posted on 03/31/15 - 12:58 PM
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Anyone have a recommendation for a well made trailer jack? The one that came with the trailer (Venture) wasn't the best and has seen its day, never was all too sturdy.
I'd considered one with a flat plate on the bottom vs a wheel but it is nice to be able to move it a bit when lining up to the hitch. Figure if there's one that's well made with a wheel, it will be better than the OEM.
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| bradsc |
Posted on 03/31/15 - 1:33 PM
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Fulton or Reese are two big players. You have a big boat and if you have a tandem axle trailer it is going to be tough to push the trailer around. On my 21 and my buddy's 22 we had/have to line up the ball right under the coupler. Do not go cheap!
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| Derwd24 |
Posted on 03/31/15 - 8:33 PM
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It's generally only a matter of moving it an inch or so to position right above the ball before lowering it on. Something I don't think would be possible with a flat bottom jack.
Those are the big players but does that also mean sturdy?
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| Marko888 |
Posted on 03/31/15 - 10:44 PM
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Fulton seems popular and widely available. All have a weight rating, and you may be able to find the weight rating stamped on your original. I have a 1000lb model with small wheel and like it for maneuverability. When replacement becomes necessary, I'll choose one with a larger wheel as my yard is not hard surfaced.
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| Phil T |
Posted on 04/01/15 - 7:50 AM
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Dave -
Both my boat trailers came with adjustable jacks with the single wheel. I replaced the Fulton on my Royal trailer but never had an issue with the no-name jack on my new-ish LoadRite.
Having discussed and read all about jacks, I would say, keep them lubed and rinse every time when in salt water. I also suggest blocking the tongue and retracting the jack for long term storage. Keep jack covered. They are not manufactured to last.
My friend Chuck Tribolet did a great review of the Fulton F2. I recall he said it was okay but not great. Any talk of trailer jacks and I think of him.
My vendor of choice:
http://www.easternmarine.com/Marine-T...-Electric/
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| Derwd24 |
Posted on 04/01/15 - 10:32 AM
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Thanks Phil. The original jack still works, but it seemed right from the start the connection point between the jack body and the bracket that bolts onto the trailer that allows the jack to swing up to the storage position was the weak point.
The jack never looked perpendicular to the ground or trailer and always seemed to be listing to one side under load. I never trusted it and always use a jack stand in addition. I'd back off the jack to the point where the stand took most of the load.
Thanks for the info on the F2, that's good to know. They all look pretty good in the write up's, but can be disappointing after purchase.
Eastern Marine is great to deal with. Picked up an extra cross arm for the trailer to mount another set of rollers on from them (as well as the rollers, brackets, etc). The wrong one was drop shipped from the factory and they rectified it in no time.
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| docsoma |
Posted on 04/01/15 - 10:40 PM
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I think the advice on keeping the jack cleaned and lubed is spot on. I have a Fulton jack and even on a smooth drive way and garage found the small wheel hard to steer....liberal application of marine grease fixed the issue.
I too was very attracted to the fancy Fulton jacks especially the one with a double wheel....and the rather bad reviews discouraged me from buying one.
Finally I bought a jack with a pneumatic wheel from Princess Auto in Canada....$70 plus postage.....seems made well enough but the jack plate is too big for my 4 inch trailer tongue....happy to sell it to anyone interested.....unsure what postage would cost. Deal?
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Posted on 04/05/15 - 6:45 AM
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Seasense "Mighty Wheel" jack. Not cheap but very well made and the wide wheel helps on rough surfaces.
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| butchdavis |
Posted on 04/05/15 - 7:57 AM
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My jack on a 2009 OEM trailer (Karavan brand) under a 190 Montauk has been disappointing. It is a Fulton. The Fulton winch has also been disappointing.
The trailer jack is made of galvanized mild steel. The mechanism has been fine but.... every place where the jack has been assembled with welds has rusted badly. Apparently Fulton believes galvanizing all the parts before welding is a good manufacturing technique as they failed to galvanize the welds.
The winch strap drum is rusting badly. It too is galvanized mild steel but has no welds. The drum is exposed to a good bit of friction when the strap is wound onto it. Perhaps that has worn the galvanizing off.
Beware of Fulton products for salt water use.
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| gchuba |
Posted on 04/05/15 - 10:34 AM
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Butch,
Please do not mince words or offer hidden meanings....please tell us what you really think of Fulton products. Happy Easter to you and all.
Garris
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