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Ben
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Initially Posted - 03/22/2005 :  13:24:47  Show Profile
My almost new 1000 pound capacity trailer jack broke this past weekend. I had just bought it at the end of last year. Crimony! I am very displeased. I figured that a 1000 pound capacity jack would be more the sufficient. I opened the compartment that houses the gears, and the crank just spins. It appears as though a pin that holds the one gear onto the handle sheared off, causing that gear to disconnect from the gear that raises the shaft.

Has anyone else run into this? I'd hate to have to buy another trailer jack, but I'm afraid that's the direction I'm going to have to go in.

Thanks ya'll!
Ben
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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 03/22/2005 :  14:04:11  Show Profile
I can't answer your question, Ben, but I had to replace a trailer jack and learned that they come in different sizes, and you should be careful to get one that is the same size as your old one. Otherwise you might have to use another jack to lift the trailer tongue on and off of your hitch, or, perhaps buy a hitch with a different offset.
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Tony Dillon
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Response Posted - 03/22/2005 :  15:12:45  Show Profile
Ben,
The trailer that came with Mental Floss was a home built job and had one of the 1000 lb jacks that the gears were stripped out on. I replaced it with a 5000 lb capacity jack from a local store. The only drawback with this one is it doesn't have a wheel, only a flat plate, but I always sling launch our fin keel anyway so it isn't a real problem.
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 03/22/2005 :  15:24:56  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
What brand is (oops, was) it? My stock jack on the Trail Rite was long in the tooth so I replaced it with a jack with a double wheel to help in an emergency on a ramp. (No I have never and do not ever intend to use a ramp, but it is the way I think.) It is by Shelby, I have been very happy with it.
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Ben
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Response Posted - 03/22/2005 :  15:50:38  Show Profile
Thanks folks for your answers, comments, and insight.

Steve, this jack was the right size. I had put it on and off the ball without a problem.

Tony, I don't think I would need a wheel on mine. I certainly don't intend on wheeling the trailer around on the wheel. 5000 pound capacity sound great.

Frank, I'm not sure what brand mine is. I'm stopping by on my way home from work. The marine store was closed yesterday so I put it off until today. I'll let you know.
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Tony Dillon
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Response Posted - 03/22/2005 :  18:02:43  Show Profile
Ben,
I can't remember the brand on my jack, but I picked it up at a place called Murdoch's Ranch & Home. It is a hardward and farm supply store. Think the jack cost me about $45. It did need to be welded on to the frame.
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stampeder
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Response Posted - 03/22/2005 :  23:50:22  Show Profile
I've been busy trying to keep up with Frank...I noticed that he had a new jack on his trailer (its identical to mine) so I ran out and bought one. Mine was broken when I bought it and I've been using a floor jack. I got a 2-ton with one big oversized wheel - and best of all, its shiny like Franks
I plan on launching and retrieving at least twice a year - having a sturdy jack is important. An undersized jack is an accident waiting to happen.
Now if I could only get my lines and sail controls to look like Frank's.
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Ben
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Response Posted - 03/23/2005 :  07:18:36  Show Profile
So I went to the marine store at the place I keep my boat, and I couldn't find a name on the trailr jack. I ended up ordering one out of the catalogue, fulton maybe. It has a 1500 pound capacity and will cost $85. I sure hope this one lasts for a while.
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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 03/23/2005 :  09:27:09  Show Profile
Before you buy, check championtrailers.com for jacks... a 5000lb Fulton is $50... they've got some real 'monsters' available too.

http://www.championtrailers.com/JACKS.htm#a_frame_jacks
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Ed Montague
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Response Posted - 03/23/2005 :  13:00:23  Show Profile
My stock jack has a cotter pin holding the top gear to the shaft. In an emeregency I have used a nail when the cotter pin sheared. Keep the unit well lubricated, these jacks have a screw type mechanism. Most of us only use the trailer a few times a year so the jack can dry out or even corrode making the screw tight. The handle feels like you are lifting 2000 lbs because of the added friction. I now carry extra cotter pins.
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Ben
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Response Posted - 03/23/2005 :  13:18:01  Show Profile
That's a good idea, Ed.

I'll try that. I might not have to buy anything. That would make me happy!
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