|
03-24-2024, 05:44 PM
|
#1
|
Member
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 8
|
Sidewind Tounge Jack
Hello, I have a 2002 2720 SL. Trailer was derelict in vacant lot when I bought it from an older couple. I've been working on it as time permits. The question I have is about the tongue jack. It is a sidewind jack. The decal is illegible, but I presume from reading this forum that it is an Atwood 1000 lb jack. Yesterday I was installing an Anderson weight distribution hitch. Installation instructions call for lifting the front of trailer and rear of tow vehicle to the "at rest" bumper height. In doing so, I believe that I've put too much load on the jack and stripped the gears of the jack. Is there a replacement gear kit available? I believe that I've found the correct part number, Kit #25524, but I can't find a seller. Alternatively, I've looked at replacing the jack. I've found a Dutton-Lainson jack with a 2-inch diameter with 1000 lb capacity. Are there any 2-inch diameter jacks with a capacity greater than 1000 lb? Thanks for your help. SCR
|
|
|
03-24-2024, 11:00 PM
|
#2
|
Site Sponsor
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 1,091
|
I went with the overkill version. The second link is cheaper. They're out there. Good luck with the camper, post some pics once done fixing it up.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.etrailer.com/Camper-Jack...-3520-WBX.html
__________________
2013 2619
80 watt solar panel/swing hitch/low profile A/C.
Enduro 4445 caravan mover
2016 Dodge Ram 1500 V8 Hemi
Installed powered folding tow mirrors
Stopped playing with airplanes, now I just enjoy watching them fly by.
|
|
|
03-25-2024, 10:35 AM
|
#3
|
TrailManor Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: San Diego, California
Posts: 2,946
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by S&C-Nevada
Hello, I have a 2002 2720 SL. Trailer was derelict in vacant lot when I bought it from an older couple. I've been working on it as time permits. The question I have is about the tongue jack. It is a sidewind jack. The decal is illegible, but I presume from reading this forum that it is an Atwood 1000 lb jack. Yesterday I was installing an Anderson weight distribution hitch. Installation instructions call for lifting the front of trailer and rear of tow vehicle to the "at rest" bumper height. In doing so, I believe that I've put too much load on the jack and stripped the gears of the jack. Is there a replacement gear kit available? I believe that I've found the correct part number, Kit #25524, but I can't find a seller. Alternatively, I've looked at replacing the jack. I've found a Dutton-Lainson jack with a 2-inch diameter with 1000 lb capacity. Are there any 2-inch diameter jacks with a capacity greater than 1000 lb? Thanks for your help. SCR
|
One of these gear kits will fit. It's a pretty simple set up but I found that they just keep stripping.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=trailer+j..._ts-doa-p_1_21
I recently bought this tongue jack. I've used it a lot and it's really a good one. If you are going to install a WDH (of any kind), it's best to get an electric jack because lifting the trailer tongue and tow vehicle at the same time is a lot of stress on a gear driven manual jack. The electric jacks are screw driven and will take a lot more weight.
Just be aware that you may have to grind out the lower hole, in the trailer tongue, about 1/4" to accommodate this jack. It beats me why the factory chose to make those holes 2 different sizes.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
__________________
TrailManor Elkmont
640W solar- 230AH LiFeP04 Battery
|
|
|
04-02-2024, 12:59 PM
|
#4
|
Member
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 8
|
Kidkraz, I apologize for my tardy response. I was out of town for a family emergency. Thank you for providing me your suggestions. I believe that I'll stick with a manual jack for the time being. I would prefer additional lifting capacity, but all the electric jacks I've looked at have a 2 1/4-inch OD, requiring enlargement of the hole in the A-frame.
|
|
|
04-02-2024, 01:09 PM
|
#5
|
Member
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 8
|
Waverly, I apologize for my tardy response. I was out of town for a family emergency. Thank you for providing me your suggestions. I believe that I'll stick with a manual jack for the time being. I've disassembled the Atwood jack. I'll measure the gears and pins and try to find a compatible replacement gear kit from another manufacturer. If that doesn't work out, I've found a manual, sidewind jack made by Dutton-Lainson that appears to have compatible geometry to replace the Atwood jack.
|
|
|
04-02-2024, 03:58 PM
|
#6
|
Site Sponsor
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 1,091
|
No apology needed, we're here to help when we can. My jack is 2" in diameter, but it's your decision.
__________________
2013 2619
80 watt solar panel/swing hitch/low profile A/C.
Enduro 4445 caravan mover
2016 Dodge Ram 1500 V8 Hemi
Installed powered folding tow mirrors
Stopped playing with airplanes, now I just enjoy watching them fly by.
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 2 (0 members and 2 guests)
|
|
Thread Tools |
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Threads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|