Trailer Tounge Box
#11
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That is very interesting I'm sure we can raise and lower the trailer very quickly as well lol
#12
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I have a light utility trailer and got one of the 1000 lb tongue weight jacks from Harbor Freight - I've never had more than about 75 lbs of tongue weight on it. It should mount out of the way and has the side-crank handle:
http://www.harborfreight.com/catalog...?q=tongue+jack
You can see they have a dual wheel one that can handle 1500 lbs - it says it's for boat trailers, but I'm sure it would work on a utility trailer as well.
You can see they also have an electric tongue jack for $130.
EDIT: Never mind!! I just took another look at your picture of the box mounted on the tongue, and there's no room on the arms to mount the side-crank handle. Best thing is probably like Rockjock3 mentioned to take the handle off the top and use a drill to raise and lower it.
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Last edited by KR Kodi; 08-23-2014 at 12:09 PM.
#13
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Spotter, it does seem like it's one problem after another doesn't it... Actually it is but I'm grateful for this form that's for damn sure LOL. I'm going to go check my local Walmart and see what they have. If I do end up changing out the Jack I would like to get one that has a wheel on the bottom of it so I can just wheel the trailer around as needed
http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Jack...V20000103.html
Let us know what you decide
#15
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What's Y'all's opinion on this. Get a cheap broke battery 12v drill, remove the battery and hook up some wires to it so it will power from the hitch harness? The ONLY issue I see is that the drill may pull to many amps and kill my wires.
I did take off the handle and chucked up my cordless drill OMG did it lower and raise the trailer fast!!!
Opinions?
I did take off the handle and chucked up my cordless drill OMG did it lower and raise the trailer fast!!!
Opinions?
#16
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What's Y'all's opinion on this. Get a cheap broke battery 12v drill, remove the battery and hook up some wires to it so it will power from the hitch harness? The ONLY issue I see is that the drill may pull to many amps and kill my wires.
I did take off the handle and chucked up my cordless drill OMG did it lower and raise the trailer fast!!!
Opinions?
I did take off the handle and chucked up my cordless drill OMG did it lower and raise the trailer fast!!!
Opinions?
#17
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What about extending the shaft above the top of the box?
#18
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#19
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Take the crank handle off and make an extension that attaches to the jack screw stub, long enough to get the crank above the top of the box.
#20
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