Tongue Jack: Any Recommendations?

[lncoop]

The tongue jack on my barge trailer is somewhat uncooperative. I disassembled it and cleaned and lubed it last year and that helped, but it's still a pretty tough crank. I have developed a shoulder issue that I'm pretty sure was caused by manhandling the thing, so I think it's time to replace it. Does anyone love a certain brand/type. I currently have the top crank version, so it seems logical that I should replace it with a side crank model to reduce the stress on the gimped up part of my shoulder. Please be forthcoming with any and all thoughts.

 

[dockwrecker]

Re: Tongue Jack: Any Recommendations?

Use your other arm.

 

[lncoop]

Re: Tongue Jack: Any Recommendations?

Ha! That's what she said. Knew I could count on you.

 

[LippCJ7]

Re: Tongue Jack: Any Recommendations?

I don't have an answer but rather an "innovation" otherwise known as redneck engineering....why hasn't anyone thought of shortening an electronic jack from a cabover camper? Maybe they have....http://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Trailer_Jack-pt-Powered_Jack.aspx?gclid=CIWYus_kzqcCFcfsKgod7hcXDw

ok not so innovative as I first thought since someone else already thought of it....

 

[bigdee]

Re: Tongue Jack: Any Recommendations?

http://www.harborfreight.com/3000-lb-capacity-electric-trailer-jack-67597.html

 

[cribber]

Re: Tongue Jack: Any Recommendations?

The Fulton jack on my E Z Loader works well and cranks with no effort. You can get a 1200 # jack for about $50 with shipping here on IBoats.

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: Tongue Jack: Any Recommendations?

I find they don't last too long any more--like everything else.
I wonder if yo uhave too much weight on it, though--is your trailer property balanced?

 

[vfrkent]

Re: Tongue Jack: Any Recommendations?

If you would like a nice easy cranking jack the Fulton F2 is a really nice piece.

 

[lncoop]

Re: Tongue Jack: Any Recommendations?

I find they don't last too long any more--like everything else.
I wonder if yo uhave too much weight on it, though--is your trailer property balanced?

To my knowledge it is. Factory matched and I haven't changed anything. It just feels like it binds quite a bit. It's a 2001 trailer, so it's probably just time for a new jack.