Interesting Observation... Trailer jacks

[Micro469]

Looking at the trailer jacks On Princess Auto's website, I noticed they ranged in carrying weight from 500 to 7000 lbs. What size would you get for a tear ? does it go by tongue weight or trailer weight?

Another question... Can you pull a tear with a class 1 hitch , or do you have to have at least a class 2? I have a Mercury Mystique (Keep your degrading remarks to yourself.. I love the car and haven't had any problems with it...) but I can only get a class 1 hitch for it, even tho it's a six banger

Comments anyone?

[madjack]

Mic, I think a class 1 is rated for 2000#s, how heavy a tear are ya goin' to build, ay...as far as tongue jacks go,ay it is whatever HF has on sale this week, ay
madjack

[Micro469]

Thanks Madjack, I notice most people have a heavy duty trailer hitch, and was wondering if a Class 1 was doable. Still want to Know about the jack... tongue weight or trailer weight?

[doug hodder]

Both of my tears use the 500# tongue jack...swingaway...haven't had any problems with them...I needed a short jack that was compact...they worked great for me...Doug

[madjack]

Thanks Madjack, I notice most people have a heavy duty trailer hitch, and was wondering if a Class 1 was doable. Still want to Know about the jack... tongue weight or trailer weight?

tongue weight for the tongue jack...the rest sits on the wheels, ay .......................................

[Mark Mckeeman]

Hi Micro,

Check the info i put in this post. 2000 lbs is overkill but it is a compact unit for less than $20. Princess Auto still had stock in Ottawa on Teusday.

http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?t=7018


Mark