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Make Hitching Your Trailer Easier

Trailer Jacks are designed to ease the loading and un-loading of the trailer to and from the hitch ball of your towing vechicle. Your jack can also be used to raise your trailer to a proper storage angle.

The most common types of jacks are A-Frame Jacks, Swivel Jacks, and Drop-Leg Jacks. The descriptions of each type should help you decide which one is right for you.

What Are A-Frame Jacks?

A-Frame Jacks have triangular mounting brackets that provide an easy bolt-on or weld-on mounting for A-frame mounted couplers. Be aware that not all A-Frame Jacks have the same load capacities. It is important that you determine the maximum load your trailer will be carrying before you purchase an A-Frame Jack. A-Frame Jacks are recommended for any trailers with A-Frame couplers.

What Are Swivel Jacks?

Swivel Jacks are designed to allow the jack tube to swing easily from it's horizontal transit position to the vertical stationery position, locking securely into place. Swivel Jacks are most commonly used for boat trailers. Be aware that not all Swivel Jacks have the same load capacity. Before you purchase a Swivel Jack for your boat trailer, confirm the required load capacities.

What Are Drop-Leg Jacks?

Drop-Leg Jacks are strong, durable, and sturdy. They often carry the load in agricultural, construction, heavy duty utility, and horse/livestock trailers. They are also used for camper trailers, however we recommend Camper Stabilizer Jacks be added to the undercarriage of your trailer for extra stability and levelling. Again, be aware that not all Drop-Leg Jacks have the same weight capacities. Before you make a purchase, be sure to confirm your maximum trailer load.

Safety Tips For Trailer Jacks

Before mounting your trailer jack, check for interference from recessed ball mounts, the trailer coupler, and the hitch or vehicle bumper. Rotate the jack handle to check that the handle is not obstructed by any of the towing mechanism.

If you are using a Swivel Jack, check the unit in both the vertical and horizontal positions. When the Swivel Jack is in a horizontal or storage position, there should not be any interference from structural members of the trailer or the trailer coupler. Make sure that the Swivel Jack does not come in contact with the tow vehicle when making a tight turn while in the storage position. On all jacks, check that proper ground clearance has been achieved.

When cranking the jack or coupling the trailer to the hitch, secure trailer from rolling with blocks on both sides. These trailer jacks are designed for vertical loading, any side forces should be avoided. When using an optional foot plate or caster, always remove foot plate or caster before towing. Also, remember to raise Swivel Jacks to storage position before you begin towing.

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