Trailer jack wheel stop 2024
DINK WHISPERER reply :
Does anyone know of a heavy duty trailer jack wheel stop? The regular ones you find for sale everywhere are hollow and made of pretty flimsy plastic. I've been through a couple already and am looking for something stronger.
slonezp reply :
Cut yourself (3) 16"x16" squares out of plywood. Screw them together with some 2" deck screws. Get a 3" hole saw and cut out the middle.
DINK WHISPERER reply :
On 9/5/2018 at 8:08 AM, slonezp said:Cut yourself (3) 16"x16" squares out of plywood. Screw them together with some 2" deck screws. Get a 3" hole saw and cut out the middle.
Good idea but sounds like a lot of work ????. And I don't have a hole saw.
iabass8 reply :
On 9/5/2018 at 8:17 AM, DINK WHISPERER said:Good idea but sounds like a lot of work ????. And I don't have a hole saw.
Then dig that pocket book out of your purse and buy one
Log Catcher reply :
You can mark a 3" circle on the wood. Drill a hole through the center then cut it out with a jigsaw. It might be a slow process to cut it out but it will work.
DINK WHISPERER reply :
I take it there's nothing out there already made huh?
Tim Kelly reply :
How about one of those rubber rings made for dogs to play with?
Fishing Rhino reply :
Why don't you just get some wheel chocks and use those on the travel wheels? The jack stand is designed to bear vertical loads, not horizontal/lateral loads. The travel wheels are made to bear vertical and horizontal/lateral loads.
Jig Man reply :
I have a unique garage floor which is made to drain everything to a central drain. If I unhook my boat and go in the house it will end up in the street so I use a rubber wheel chock from Harbor Freight. I stick it in front of the right front tire before I unhook.
Johnbt reply :
www.rvautoparts.com/HB-200401-Hand-E-Blok-Trailer-Stabilizer-Jack-Stand-Use-To-Stabilize_p_5709.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIp4W62OGj3QIVSx6GCh17KgK6EAQYASABEgIH3PD_BwE
A-Jay reply :
The Stock unit had nothing and was a PIA.
The new one has a brake and actually rolls.
A-Jay
J Francho reply :
Chock the wheels. You'll eventually wear out the jack until it snaps off. I don't ever even store the boat with any weight on the jack.
DINK WHISPERER reply :
On 9/5/2018 at 9:41 PM, J Francho said:Chock the wheels. You'll eventually wear out the jack until it snaps off. I don't ever even store the boat with any weight on the jack.
How do you support the front? I already use wheel chocks. The boat is stored backed in on a steep grade though. Just want some extra stability in the front.
J Francho reply :
On 9/6/2018 at 12:02 AM, DINK WHISPERER said:How do you support the front?
Cinder block and a scrap of wood.
Fishing Rhino reply :
On 9/6/2018 at 1:28 AM, J Francho said:
Cinder block and a scrap of wood.
Multi tasking. Cribbing and an anchor. Excellent.
Log Catcher reply :
I should have told you what I do. My garage floor is fairly level so I don't need any wheel chocks. I use an old automotive jack stand to support the front end of the boat and trailer. I only use the jack stand to raise and lower it when hooking up or unhooking.
DINK WHISPERER reply :
Well mine sits on a steep slope so guess I'll give it heck till she snaps. They're not that expensive ????
looking45 reply :
On 9/5/2018 at 9:34 PM, A-Jay said:The Stock unit had nothing and was a PIA.
The new one has a brake and actually rolls.
A-Jay
Do you have a link to purchase this unit? Thanks
A-Jay reply :
On 9/6/2018 at 10:27 AM, looking45 said:Do you have a link to purchase this unit? Thanks
Yes ~
I got this one from TW during a sale.
Here's the ABT lures link
http://abtlures.com/trailer-skate/
A-Jay
looking45 reply :
Thank you for the link
looking45 reply :
On 9/6/2018 at 10:27 AM, looking45 said:Do you have a link to purchase this unit? Thanks
On 9/5/2018 at 9:34 PM, A-Jay said:The Stock unit had nothing and was a PIA.
The new one has a brake and actually rolls.
A-Jay
I did some research on this unit. Since it's held on just by the pin, do you take it off every time you hook up your boat? Or do you trust that nobody will take it?
A-Jay reply :
On 9/7/2018 at 1:47 AM, looking45 said:
I did some research on this unit. Since it's held on just by the pin, do you take it off every time you hook up your boat? Or do you trust that nobody will take it?
@looking45
Since it's held on with just the peg & the pin, I remove it and place the unit in my truck once I'm hooked up and replace it upon my return.
Takes a grand total of about 10 seconds.
Just helps keep the honest people honest and the others can look somewhere else.
I do keep the OE wheel (with nut & bolt) in my truck box as well if I need to unhook the trailer on a less than smooth surface.
If you routinely use man power to 'position' your rig and it's done on a smooth semi-flat surface and your OE plastic wheel does not roll well (insert PIA) This rig is really the way to go.
First time I move the Pro-V after the initial install, it was so easy to move, I actually laughed out loud.
A-Jay
looking45 reply :
Thanks for your input. Good idea to keep the OEM wheel. I don't think I would like to drop my boat off for service and leave the skate on. And yes, most of my positioning of the boat is in the garage. This will make it a lot easier on my bad back. Thanks again
A-Jay reply :
On 9/7/2018 at 2:50 AM, looking45 said:Thanks for your input. Good idea to keep the OEM wheel. I don't think I would like to drop my boat off for service and leave the skate on. And yes, most of my positioning of the boat is in the garage. This will make it a lot easier on my bad back. Thanks again
You're welcome.
And it's funny you mentioned that - I do switch out to the OE for service - just easier.
A-Jay
looking45 reply :
On 9/7/2018 at 4:47 AM, A-Jay said:You're welcome.
And it's funny you mentioned that - I do switch out to the OE for service - just easier.
A-Jay
My 3 wheel skate was delivered yesterday afternoon. It was too hot to swap it out so I did it this morning. Mine came with a bolt and nut instead of a pin, but I had a couple pins laying around so no problem. The hardest part of the install was getting the old wheel off. Wow, what a difference the skate makes. With the 3 wheels, the front of the boat moves around the garage like an office chair. LOL Thanks again for posting about the skate
A-Jay reply :
On 9/10/2018 at 1:45 AM, looking45 said:My 3 wheel skate was delivered yesterday afternoon. It was too hot to swap it out so I did it this morning. Mine came with a bolt and nut instead of a pin, but I had a couple pins laying around so no problem. The hardest part of the install was getting the old wheel off. Wow, what a difference the skate makes. With the 3 wheels, the front of the boat moves around the garage like an office chair. LOL Thanks again for posting about the skate
You're Welcome and I'm glad it worked out for you.
Stupid easy to roll - so much better.
Interesting that it comes with a nut & bolts now.
I'd be very concerned with durability if the unit was left on and rattling all over the place on the road.
Suppose a stretch cord or a strap of some kind could control that.
Either way ~ Enjoy.
A-Jay
looking45 reply :
I don't see why anyone would want to travel with it attached when it's so easy to remove and replace when you need it. But yeah, I would use a bungee cord or something to tie it so it doesn't rattle around. I have a feeling a few of my friends are going to be ordering one once they stop by and see how easy the boat moves now
MittenMouth reply :
On 9/5/2018 at 9:34 PM, A-Jay said:The Stock unit had nothing and was a PIA.
The new one has a brake and actually rolls.
A-Jay
AJ- do you store it only on that or do you support it with something else? If only that, is it a lot more stable than the stock one?
A-Jay reply :
On 9/22/2018 at 8:17 PM, MittenMouth said:AJ- do you store it only on that or do you support it with something else? If only that, is it a lot more stable than the stock one?
I remove it for travel. Super easy just pull the pin. So easy a caveman can do it.
100 times better than stock on a hard surface.
Get one.
A-Jay
gnappi reply :
I use one of these cast concrete deck supports available at most home improvement stores. The wheel of my trailer jack fits either facing forward or 90 degrees. The added benefit is they lift the tongue so water rolls off of the cover or towards the back drain if the boat is uncovered.
DINK WHISPERER reply :
On 9/23/2018 at 6:16 AM, gnappi said:I use one of these cast concrete deck supports available at most home improvement stores. The wheel of my trailer jack fits either facing forward or 90 degrees. The added benefit is they lift the tongue so water rolls off of the cover or towards the back drain if the boat is uncovered.
Now this, I like. How tall is this thing?
gnappi reply :
They're 12"x12" at the base by x8" tall. Here's a link.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Headwaters-12-in-x-8-in-x-12-in-Concrete-Patio-Pier-Block-PIERBLOCK/204230166
moguy1973 reply :
I use one of these:
http://www.pitpal.com/chocks/tung-n-chock/
My uncle gave it to me when I bought the boat from him. Works great.
DINK WHISPERER reply :
On 9/28/2018 at 4:58 PM, gnappi said:They're 12"x12" at the base by x8" tall. Here's a link.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Headwaters-12-in-x-8-in-x-12-in-Concrete-Patio-Pier-Block-PIERBLOCK/204230166
Think I will stop on my way home and grab one of these to try. Thanks
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