Posted 2008-11-17 6:39 PM (#95016) Subject: horse trailer jack
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We have a 2008 Titan Avalanche 2 horse bumper pull trailer and today our jack got bent and no longer works. I am wondering what the best option for replacement would be and have even considered replacing with an electric jack? We have had the trailer for a year and wondered if we should replace the jack with a Titan made jack from the dealership, go to a generic trailer shop to buy it, or place an order online? We are looking for something fairly inexpensive so electric jacks may be out of the question. I believe the trailer (with horses loaded) still remains under 6,000 lbs. Do I need to consider horse weight when I purchase a jack even though I don't use the jack when the horses are loaded?Thanks for your help,Heidi
Posted 2008-11-17 6:56 PM (#95020 - in reply to #95016) Subject: RE: horse trailer jack
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Posts: 1416 Location: sc
You can buy a replacement jack at numerous locations, TSC, NortherTool, any local RV/trailer shop. Titan did not make the jack that came on your trailer.
I would guess a 2000# (maybe 3000#) topwind A-frame tongue jack is what you have now and would be fine for a replacement. Even loaded your tongue weight should not exceed ~1000# so a 2000# jack will be plenty.
Posted 2008-11-17 9:35 PM (#95029 - in reply to #95016) Subject: RE: horse trailer jack
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The jack is bolted... how do I know what the current jack's weight limit is? I want to be sure that I am completely on the safe side... so I guess I don't have to have a jack that supports the full weight of the trailer? I think my trailer's empty weight is an excess of 3,500#, but I guess I am not absolutely certain since I can't find the manual that came with it and the titan website doesn't provide this information.
Posted 2008-11-17 11:36 PM (#95033 - in reply to #95029) Subject: RE: horse trailer jack
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Posts: 1351 Location: Decatur, Texas
If your trailer is around 3500lbs, the jack will mor ethan likely be a 1000lbs jack. However since it is a bolt on unit most all replacements will work and have the smae bolt pattern. I have found that sometimes you can get a better deal on a little heavier equipment. ei: if you can get a 2-k for the same as the 1-k buy the heavier jack.
Just like the othe replies, Tractor Supply Co., Northern Tool, ebay! I just bought a bulldog 12-k jack for a gooseneck trailer for $30.00 plus shipping!
Posted 2008-11-18 7:08 AM (#95042 - in reply to #95029) Subject: RE: horse trailer jack
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Originally written by ohana on 2008-11-17 9:35 PM
The jack is bolted... how do I know what the current jack's weight limit is? I want to be sure that I am completely on the safe side... so I guess I don't have to have a jack that supports the full weight of the trailer? I think my trailer's empty weight is an excess of 3,500#, but I guess I am not absolutely certain since I can't find the manual that came with it and the titan website doesn't provide this information.
The jack's limit should be on a sticker, but they are often painted over. The tongue jack has to support ONLY the tongue. Your trailer is almost the same as mine, my tongue weight is 650# empty and up to 1000# loaded. If nothing else a BP tongue weight should be 10%-15% of your 7000# GVWR of the trailer.........700#-1050#.
Titan builds a quality trailer which is why the jack is bolted on not welded, and I doubt they would push the limits using a 1000# jack. I do agree with hogtown that sometimes the heavier duty/more popular options are cheaper.....which is another reason why I suspect a 2000# jack is what you have. As seen at Northerntool the 2000# jack is $26.99 and the 1000# lists at $34.99.
Posted 2008-11-18 10:10 AM (#95055 - in reply to #95016) Subject: RE: horse trailer jack
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Thank you all for your wonderful feedback... I'm hoping to find a local store (maybe TSC or the rv/trailer place we got our hitch) to buy the jack so I get faster delivery. I am having to keep it attached the the vehicle in the meantime. Thanks again!
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