Tailgate Hitting Jack
02-24-2017, 02:32 PM
#11
Mine clears, just barely, if the truck/trailer are straight. I have a weight distributing hitch which extends farther from the receiver than a regular hitch; probably why it clears...
02-24-2017, 08:48 PM
#12
This might work for you.
http://jack-e-up.com/
I haven't used one yet but may try it out depending on how my new TT interferes with my tailgate. If it does I will buy one and give it a shot.
http://jack-e-up.com/
I haven't used one yet but may try it out depending on how my new TT interferes with my tailgate. If it does I will buy one and give it a shot.
02-24-2017, 10:01 PM
#13
I was going to post the same thing, the jack-e-up is a nice thing to have. A quick twist the the jack comes off. That works for trailer that have the bolt on jack, if its welded on, you have to cut it off, and get one that bolts on. I don't need it for my travel trailer, but my plane hauler needs it.
02-25-2017, 11:27 AM
#14
I don't understand why manufactures don't just develop hitches that are almost flush with the tongue. Don't tell me the pole needs something to retract into. Telescoping capability is nothing new.
02-25-2017, 11:28 AM
#15
Originally Posted by Nighthawk87
I don't understand why manufactures don't just develop hitches that are almost flush with the tongue. Don't tell me the pole needs something to retract into. Telescoping capability is nothing new.
02-27-2017, 12:26 PM
#16
Its a known fact that the F150's box is deeper than its competitors, so the tailgate will be longer when open. I do not have a TT but my utility trailer's jack hit my tailgate also. I bought this item here and it has served its purpose very well. With my tailgate down I have 2" or so of clearance.
http://www.etrailer.com/Ball-Mounts/Brophy/BH20.html
AK4wheeler
http://www.etrailer.com/Ball-Mounts/Brophy/BH20.html
AK4wheeler
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This might work for you.
http://jack-e-up.com/
I haven't used one yet but may try it out depending on how my new TT interferes with my tailgate. If it does I will buy one and give it a shot.
http://jack-e-up.com/
I haven't used one yet but may try it out depending on how my new TT interferes with my tailgate. If it does I will buy one and give it a shot.
jim
09-08-2020, 10:38 AM
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09-08-2020, 11:23 AM
#19
I just purchased a 2017 F150 Limited to pull my utility trailer. This is the first truck I have owned so will probably have many stupid questions. I hooked it up to the trailer today but when I went to open the tailgate it hits the jack so I can't open the tailgate all the way and it will certianly damage the tailgate. Is this a common issue and what do you do to resolve it?
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You can also solve the dilemma by getting what you want out the bed before hitching up. 🙂
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Ricktwuhk (09-08-2020)
you got a truck and it hauls anything you got the problem