Trailer Jack Wheels

[Scott F]

Instead of getting off topic on another thread, I started a new thread. I’ve got 2 boats with the usual trailer jack and wheel. On flat pavement they roll alright but don’t turn very well. In the other thread a device called a Trailer Valet was briefly discussed but that was overkill for the trailers I have and the short distance I need to move them.  A-Jay showed a picture of a 3 wheeled device that would make turning and adjusting pretty easy. The problem I have is a gap between the blacktop driveway and the cement floor of the garage along with an inch or two bump up. I’ve used three wheeled carriers like that before but they will not jump gaps, or handle changes in height without getting stuck. Has anybody seen or know of a trailer jack with a bigger tire that will turn more easily than the standard jack/wheel and go over bumps?

[tander]

Have you looked at the Fulton F2 jack, pretty pricey but works great!! Has a bigger wheel.

 

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Jack/Fulton/F1413040134.html

[NHBull]

^^^this, all day long.

Have the same problem and is a great solution 

[A-Jay]

At some point in this I'm pretty sure I'd be looking to fill the 'gap'.

 

A-Jay

[Scott F]

A-Jay, how do you raise your 3 wheeled jack and lock it in place? Do you have to remove the wheels every time you hook up to the truck?

[A-Jay]

5 hours ago, Scott F said:

A-Jay, how do you raise your 3 wheeled jack and lock it in place? Do you have to remove the wheels every time you hook up to the truck?

 

@Scott F - The ABT Lure Trailer Jack is simply a replacement for the stock wheel that comes with most trailers.

 

Super easy to change and can be used in the same manner as the stock wheel.

It come with a cotter pin deal that allows for easy removal for travel, which I do.

 Pull the pin and just put it in the truck when I hook up the rig and replace it before I unhook it.

Then the wheel-less jack post is swung up in it's normal position parallel to the trailer.

I  chose to remove it for travel for two basic reasons; 

1) I prefer to keep honest people honest and 

2) It reduces wear & tear on it as the unit would 'rattle' quit a bit going down the road.   

Admittedly, it's an extra step putting it on & off but it takes a whole 15 seconds to do

and the return IMO, is well worth it. 

One could chose to leave it mounted all the time however I'd recommend replacing the pin with a suitable nut & bolt.

Below is my original thread discussing the replacement.

A-Jay