Trailer Jack Woes

fuzzypinkbunny
fuzzypinkbunny Member Posts: 24
in Trailer & Towing
Hi! Unfortunately, after our last trip in the T@B we noticed that along the way, the trailer jack post that fits into the front wheel got totally bent. I THINK I might have hit a speed bump at too high a speed and caught the post and it bent. Well, now we can't put the wheel on which isn't catastrophic in the short term, but we'll need to fix this. The silver lining is that I did need to practice backing the trailer into spots and now this is the only way we can move it!

So, has anyone done changed/upgraded their trailer jack? We'd love to do it ourselves if possible if just so that the T@B isn't stuck at the service center for the rest of camping season. Also, curious if anyone has added an electric jack and if so, what did you use?
Live. Travel. Eat. Repeat. 
2013 Orange & Grey T@B CS-S: Villa Ar@ncia
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  • Tabaz
    Tabaz Member Posts: 2,420
    edited May 2022

    Pop-Tab's removable jack works great:

    http://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/comment/75006#Comment_75006

    2016 Outback 320
    2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.
  • fuzzypinkbunny
    fuzzypinkbunny Member Posts: 24
    Oh thanks for this! I did a search but I didn't find this one!
    Live. Travel. Eat. Repeat. 
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  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    edited September 2017
    I did the same thing. I was able to cut of about 2" with a hack saw drill new holes problem solved. Replacement jacks are not that expensive. Probably less than $40.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004IYC5HU/ref=cm_sw_r_em_api_c_2DRRzbWMEPXT5
    1. Hash  T@B Fun
  • fuzzypinkbunny
    fuzzypinkbunny Member Posts: 24
    Thanks! I also now feel less bad about being the person responsible for this damage. Seems like a thing that's an issue to others as well!
    Live. Travel. Eat. Repeat. 
    2013 Orange & Grey T@B CS-S: Villa Ar@ncia
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  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    I agree with @Dalehelman, except I cheated by having Austin at nüCamp cut the 2" off for me. 
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    Verna said:
    I agree with @Dalehelman, except I cheated by having Austin at nüCamp cut the 2" off for me. 
    Does someone I know get special treatment at NuCamp? If not you should
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  • larrygon
    larrygon Member Posts: 255
    Everyone gets special treatment with NuCamp!  =)
    "Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." Albert Einstein
    2015 T@B M@X S White with Grey trim | TV 2021 Ascent Touring | Flagstaff AZ.
  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    @Verna should get special treatment. After all, she DOES carry a Magic Wand!!!! =)
    2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
    TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
    Spokane, Wa.
    Eric aka: Lone Wolf  


  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    OK, guys, I paid for the labor, just like you guys do!  When it comes to money, nüCamp is in business to make great campers first and to make money second!  So, I have a great camper and then Austin cut the 2" off of my trailer jack!    
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    @Verna, :rofl:, GOOD answer!!!!
    2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
    TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
    Spokane, Wa.
    Eric aka: Lone Wolf  


  • dsatwork
    dsatwork Member Posts: 744
    I bring a small sledge hammer with me to straighten it out if it gets bent. Comes off with three bolts and I just find a piece of cement or rock and pound on it until it's round again.
    2017 Tab Basic S Silver on Silver with Sofitel Cushions....upgraded from 2013 LG 5W....Towed by a 2016 Sorento V6 AWD w/5000lb tow capacity. Dave S. married to Jen aka SanDiegoGal We pull a Tab but live in a 2014 Airstream International Signature 27 FBQ...Talk about embracing a trailer lifestyle.
  • fuzzypinkbunny
    fuzzypinkbunny Member Posts: 24
    Thanks. We tried banging it out with a hammer without taking it off without much luck, but sounds like we might have better luck with that if we can hammer it on something very hard. Good tip! 
    Live. Travel. Eat. Repeat. 
    2013 Orange & Grey T@B CS-S: Villa Ar@ncia
    Follow my travels on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cookwithkerrydotcom/
  • fuzzypinkbunny
    fuzzypinkbunny Member Posts: 24
    Update on this: we bought a new trailer jack and successfully swapped it out this weekend. Well, my husband did while I stayed out of his way mostly. Turned out it was pretty easy even for non-handy people. He also replaced the city water connection inlet that I cracked (don't ask.) These were both also fairly inexpensive fixes. 

    Next on our list is to figure out solar panels...
    Live. Travel. Eat. Repeat. 
    2013 Orange & Grey T@B CS-S: Villa Ar@ncia
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