How I installed our tongue jack quick release mount

Question

Last week I posted about installing quick disconnect mounts on our rear stabilizers and we had the same issue with our tongue jack. To avoid ripping the jack off I need to remove it each time I go in and out of the driveway which is a PITA. I found the Jack-E-Up mount and I wasn't sure how it would be, but had to give it a shot. It turned out to be a good decision.

All the parts needed to complete the install are included in the package. The only thing I didn’t expect was the need to reuse the old bolts that held the jack to the trailer. New bolts are provided to secure the plate to the jack, but the original bolts are used to attached the bracket to the trailer frame. It wasn’t a big deal for me, but if your bolts are a little beat up I’d pickup some new ones before starting.

The install from start to finish should take less than an hour. You just need to remove 3 bolts that hold the jack in place, install the mount to the trailer A frame with those same bolts, and then install the adapter plate on the jack using the supplied bolts, nuts and washers.

Check out our install video and full blog post below if you want to see more.

https://youtu.be/g7-tpWn9Fc4

http://www.rvcircus.com/how-to-install-tongue-jack-quick-release-brackets/

bucky_badger · Answer

Thanks for another great demo

rvcircus · Answer

Thanks for checking it out.  It's nice to get feedback that it was actually worth spending the time on it or not.

4x4dodger · Answer

I have had one for almost a year and it is very good.

But there is one shortcoming in the design. The "receiver" part that you bolt down to the trailer needs more bolt-hole choices.

This would allow you to position the handle of the jack itself in more orientations than is possible now.

The reason for this is that in some cases, like on my trailer, the mounting point for the jack was too close to the propane tanks and with the Jack E UP installed correctly there were only two usable orientations for the jack handle both of which hit the propane tanks.

Trust me. I took it apart and re-oriented it and the jack in as many positions as possible. but there was no way to avoid this.

My only solution was to move the propane tank holder rearward about three inches. Which was not a big job but would have been unnecessary if there had been some cleverly spaced holes added to the Jack e Up receiver.

But it's a great product and if your tailgate hits your jack and you want to make it easier to just step over the hitch it;s a great addition.

rvcircus · Answer

I agree. The design isn't as polished as it could be, but it works well for what I need. When I finally saw it in person my first thought was "I could have made this in the garage".

4X4Dodger wrote:
I have had one for almost a year and it is very good.

But there is one shortcoming in the design. The "receiver" part that you bolt down to the trailer needs more bolt-hole choices.

This would allow you to position the handle of the jack itself in more orientations than is possible now.

The reason for this is that in some cases, like on my trailer, the mounting point for the jack was too close to the propane tanks and with the Jack E UP installed correctly there were only two usable orientations for the jack handle both of which hit the propane tanks.

Trust me. I took it apart and re-oriented it and the jack in as many positions as possible. but there was no way to avoid this.

My only solution was to move the propane tank holder rearward about three inches. Which was not a big job but would have been unnecessary if there had been some cleverly spaced holes added to the Jack e Up receiver.

But it's a great product and if your tailgate hits your jack and you want to make it easier to just step over the hitch it;s a great addition.

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