A-Frame Trailer Tongue Jack to Lift 2,000 lb Trailer Tongue

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Howdy. I have a trailer with an A-frame mount jack. I bought a Trailer Valet JX5-C rated at 5,000 pounds support, but it turns out only 1,600 pounds lift. It is very hard and under rated to lift the tongue on my trailer, at just over 2,000 pounds actual tongue weight. What A-frame/bolt on jack would work well for me ? I like a little over-capacity too, so the lift is well within range. I see some 7,000 pound trailer jacks that are rated to lift only 1,600 to 1,800 pounds, while some claim to lift 3,000 pounds. What should i believe ? Thanks!

asked by: Mel K

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Howdy, Mel!

The Trailer Valet JXC Trailer Jack # TV94FR does only have a 1.6K tongue weight lift rating so I definitely see where the confusion comes in. The 5K rating is for when the trailer jack isn't moving up or down, which just makes trailer jack tongue weight ratings all the more confusing.

For your application, I recommend swapping out your trailer jack to the etrailer Round A-Frame Trailer Jack # TJA-5000S-B. This has the same static load rating of 5,000 lbs, but it's also rated for up to 3,000 lbs when it comes to the lift so it will be more than strong enough for your needs. It doesn't come with a footplate, but that can easily be added with part # PS1400700340.

Let me know if you have any other questions about this!

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

You will need to choose a jack whose capacity exceeds the fully loaded and ready to tow tongue weight of your trailer. Typically trailer tongue weight is 10-15 percent of the weight of the trailer. This means that when loaded to maximum, your tongue…

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Answer 2

When choosing an A-frame jack, you will just need to make sure that it has the capacity to lift the trailer's tongue weight. The tongue weight should be around 10 to 15 percent of its total weight. Using the 7,000 pound loaded weight that you…

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Answer 3

Hello, and thanks for getting in touch. The etrailer Electric Trailer Jacks #e55ZV and #e23ZV will hold up just fine in cold weather. The housing is designed to be water/weather resistant. It even has a manual backup option if you were to lose power…

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Answer 4

Hello Jeremy, Yes, our etrailer jack #e55ZV will automatically stop and not over raise. If you check out the video that I attached you will see that Steven still has his finger pushing down the button after the jack stops. What kind of application…

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Answer 5

Hello Jesus, You won't have to worry about that with our etrailer Electric Trailer Jack #e55ZV as it comes with a limited lifetime warranty. So if the jack ever breaks because of a manufacturer defect we will replace it. What kind of trailer will…

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Answer 6

Hello Jeremiah, Great question. The great thing about our etrailer jack #e23ZV is that it comes with a Limited Lifetime Warranty! Yes, you read that correctly. If the jack ever breaks down due to a manufacturer defect, we will replace the jack. We…

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Answer 7

Hey Stephany, thanks for getting in touch. The only difference between the etrailer Electric Trailer Jack #e23ZV and the #e55ZV is the weight capacity. The #e23ZV has a 3,500 lb capacity, while the #e55ZV has a 5,000 lb capacity. Because of the…

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Answer 8

Hey Andrew, great question but yes the etrailer Electric Trailer Jack #e55ZV that you referenced does have a really bright LED light that will make it easy to see as you are night jacking/cranking. I also think it's important to have plenty of…

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Answer 9

Hello John, I was not able to find that information anywhere, luckily we have one on a trailer right outside. From the top of the mounting plate to the top of the jack is 20 1/4". What kind of trailer were you thinking about putting this on?

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Answer 10

You could do either one! The etrailer Electric Trailer Jack item #e55ZV can be wired to the accessory circuit through your trailer's 7-way connector or you can connect it directly to your trailer's battery. The accessory circuit is typically…

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Answer 11

Hello Raul, Thank you for the pictures. What happened to your cover, baseball sized hail storm? I tried all my tricks but cannot fully identify the jack, I believe it was made by a company that is no longer in business. All the jacks now a days have…

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