Flipjack - Any experience with them?

philhy28763 wrote:
Money well spent. You can use it fully extended, or "kneeling" if you don't need as much lift.

"kneeling"

Have not seen any info on using it if you cannot extend due to terrain and was wondering about this...could you provide more info?

Thanks

philhy28763 wrote:
Money well spent. You can use it fully extended, or "kneeling" if you don't need as much lift.

"kneeling"

Have not seen any info on using it if you cannot extend due to terrain and was wondering about this...could you provide more info?

Thanks

Bucky Badger wrote:
I'd rather have my 6x6 blocks under my jack for stability

I agree. An extended jack is a shaky jack. The purpose of using a BLOCK is so that you do NOT have to extend the jack so high, thus keeping the entire trailer more stable.

This device does nothing to eliminate the front of the trailer wobbling on a 2 1/2" post. In fact, it adds a connection, with the potential for MORE wobble.

One 6x6 approximately 12" long, does not take up that much space, and I can keep that "post" as short as possible.

I had it for a couple of years. Wouldn't buy another though.
It extends by use of gravity (could hang up).
You have to be sure it has "locked" itself before raising the tongue.
It allows more movement (not a stable as a block of wood).
Just my experience...

Just installed one and threw the cylinder block over by the fence. I think it is going to be real nice to have this coming spring. Install was easy, works as advertised. In most cases I will not be using any thing to put under it.

I have a ProPride hitch and concerned that the FlipJack will clear the W/D bars. Anyone with either the ProPride or Hensley, would appreciate your comments.

I'm installing one right now and having a problem. When my electric jack retracts a worm gear inside the tube screws down. The worm gear hits the half inch bolt of the Flip Jack before it fully retracts and sets. I followed install instructions and used drill template. I may try adding additonal 2" spacer washers If I can find them to see if that helps..

I chose the Husky Super Foot over the Flipjack. Think it's a little more sturdy and does a better job. Just MHO....

I have had one for the last 3 years. I love it. I would not say it's shakey, and I have been to several sites that I had to use it in the kneeling position . Basically it folds to 90 degrees and sits like that not extended.
I would definitely buy another one. One recommendation to the company would be to powder coat it instead of painting it.

I added an additonal 1/2" temporary spacer at the top where the 1/8" 2" spacer goes and now it works perfectly, tucks away real nice. I don't know if I actually need 1/2" that is just the material I had. Now I have to get some additional 1/8" x 2" spacers (washer) I am sure they are not going to be easy to find..