Swivel Tongue Jack Mod - Is it OK?

JeffroNC
JeffroNC Member Posts: 366
in Modifications & Upgrades
Folks,

I need to tow with my tailgate attached and down. We went to an RV dealer and I backed up to a T@B 400 and discovered that the tailgate would interfere with the tongue jack but clear the propane tub fine. They said they could fit a side mount swivel jack. Like this: http://https//www.amazon.com/dp/B000DCN8G8/ref=psdc_3147821011_t1_B000CQOIVO  

My question is: Does anybody have experience with replacing the jack with a swivel model? Pros or cons? 

TIA
Jeff
2019 T@B 400 BDL 2017 F150 3.5L Ecoboost
Jeff & Amy
Now in Manistee, MI

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  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    @JeffroNC, I found with my Toyota Tacoma that if I gently let the tailgate down and moved the jack handle, that the tailgate would indeed go all of the way down. You might try again to see if you can do this. It‘s hard to explain.....

    The second option is on is to use the mod by @Dalehelman and @Tabaz (I think he did it also), and remove the jack handle so you can use a cordless drill to raise and lower the jack. I love this option. 

    I am unable to open your Amazon link, so I’m not sure which jack you are referring to. 
    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”
  • ScottG
    ScottG Administrator Posts: 5,674
    Check out this thread. Pop-T@B made his own but there is a commercial version as well.
    2015 T@B Max S (320)
    2015 Nissan Frontier SV V6 4x4
  • JanandDave
    JanandDave Member Posts: 119
    @ScottG. That would be our T@B now. Works great, though not necessary with the Subie. Does remove 17 lbs. of tongue weight if I’m fine tuning for a longer trip. 
    2016 T@B 320 Max S  "T@BsentMinded"
    2009 Subaru Outback R 3.0
    2022 Ford Ranger XLT Super Cab

  • PamandJohnUpNorth2
    PamandJohnUpNorth2 Member Posts: 147
    Another option is the removable Jack Plate designed for the 320.




    The jack plate for the 320 fits the 400 with the addition of a couple of washers under the bottom plate.
    The picture shows the jack plate mounted on my 400 - in place it is stable, it is easily removed.

    Also, I recall seeing a Fulton jack mounted on the side rail of the tongue of a 400 but I didn't take a close look at how it was mounted. Typically the swing jacks are designed to be mounted on "box rails" rather than
    "C Channel" so some ingenuity may have been put to use.

    I think you have a couple of options to look at!
    Pam and John
    Champlin, Minnesota
    2018 T@B400 and a 2025 Ridgeline Trailsport

  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    HappyCampers said:
    Another option is the removable Jack Plate designed for the 320.




    The jack plate for the 320 fits the 400 with the addition of a couple of washers under the bottom plate.
    The picture shows the jack plate mounted on my 400 - in place it is stable, it is easily removed.

    Also, I recall seeing a Fulton jack mounted on the side rail of the tongue of a 400 but I didn't take a close look at how it was mounted. Typically the swing jacks are designed to be mounted on "box rails" rather than
    "C Channel" so some ingenuity may have been put to use.

    I think you have a couple of options to look at!
    The above pictured product is by far the best removable tongue jack product. IMHO much better than the Jack E Up.
    1. Hash  T@B Fun
  • JeffroNC
    JeffroNC Member Posts: 366
    I asked about the swivel jack a wile back since I wanted to tow with my tailgate down. Now that I have my new Tab 400 sitting here, I found my answer. By removing the wedge, this jack can be completely removed once the trailer is hitched up.
    https://www.etrailer.com/question-270614.html


    2019 T@B 400 BDL 2017 F150 3.5L Ecoboost
    Jeff & Amy
    Now in Manistee, MI

  • targ
    targ Member Posts: 86
    edited March 2019
    And yet another option is the "Ultimate Jack" I mentioned in these two threads:

    You're going to tow with the tailgate down?  Won't that seriously limit your turning radius?  Not a big problem as long as you're observant.
    The capacity to learn is a gift; The ability to learn is a skill; The willingness to learn is a choice. | -REBEC OF GINAZ
    2019 T@B 320S BD Lite, Jeep TJUR, Jeep JT

  • JeffroNC
    JeffroNC Member Posts: 366
    @targ great point. Thanks for the heads up.
    2019 T@B 400 BDL 2017 F150 3.5L Ecoboost
    Jeff & Amy
    Now in Manistee, MI

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