Jack is too short

[Chucknbob]

So the main jack for my Jayco 165 doesn't lift the front of the trailer high enough to be able to lift the trailer off of the hitch. I have to slide a 4" block of wood underneath it to be able to lift it high enough.

Unfortunately, I've not been able to find any info to tell me if there is a wheel or something that may have been there at one time to make it higher. Does anyone know of something permanent I could use to increase the lifting height of the jack? The block of wood works but it feels a little rednecky (yes, that's a word).

[OkSixpack]

ewarnerusa wrote:
Trailer tongue jack stand.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BGHVSM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


After we flipped the axles on our TT, I found this to be a helpful item just to reduce the time it takes to extend/retract the jack since it has further to go now.

Hey, you got something against rednecks???:B

[ewarnerusa]

Trailer tongue jack stand.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BGHVSM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


After we flipped the axles on our TT, I found this to be a helpful item just to reduce the time it takes to extend/retract the jack since it has further to go now.

[Huntindog]

Chucknbob wrote:
Thanks everyone.

I knew the block of wood is a common practice, but I have to stack 4x4s on top of each other to get enough height to lift the camper off the ball. When I start stacking blocks of wood it tends to get a little wobbly.

Gotta use big wood.:B

[PAThwacker]

Mine is too short at home. It's parking pad is level but starts to slope down at A frame. S
No big deal. Lynx or wood block. Unlevel state parks and booning. Lynx and wood at times

[Ozlander]

nickthehunter wrote:

filrupmark wrote:
I guess most of us are Rednecks.

That's what I was thinking. I can't think of a time when my jack didn't have a 4 x 4 under it (except when it is hooked to the truck).

Or two. Actually, I use 4 x 6 's. More stable.

[Chucknbob]

Thanks everyone.

I knew the block of wood is a common practice, but I have to stack 4x4s on top of each other to get enough height to lift the camper off the ball. When I start stacking blocks of wood it tends to get a little wobbly.

[rbpru]

My PUP came with a wheel which was fine for pushing around in the garage. It slips on and off.

When in the field I prefer the stability of the jack post on two or three 2x10's.

A also use 2x10s under my TT tongue jack, simple, effective and adjutable. The most important thing is well chocked wheels.

[RoyB]

That should do it....


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[kgarrett9999]

I use a Flip Foot

[Community Alumni]

I also use a lock of wood. Unless I'm missing something, I don't understand the issue.

[Huntindog]

Do you have a jack foot that attaches with a hitch pin? Most if not all jacks come with one. It is often misplaced, and blocks get substituted.

I raised my TTs, and usually need a longer jack, So I welded an extension, of about 6" onto my jack foot. Then I drilled a few holes in it to make it adjustable. I also have a really short foot for when I need one. I think you can probably buy these ready to go.

[Dog_Folks]

This is what we use. Ours is going 9 years now. Other than being a little faded, it works like new. Very light and inexpensive.

Tongue Jack Stand

[TurnThePage]

I almost always use a combination of 2x6 and 4x6 left overs. Often at home, I'm extra rednecky and use a concrete block too.

[Caveman_Charlie]

I use 2 4X4's held together by a piece of plywood screwed to them. It's about a foot square so it give me good solid footing. At some of the rough places I camp this is too high and I can not then get the front of the TT low enough to get it level. In those cases I just use a piece of plywood under the jack.