VEVOR 5000 lb A-Frame Trailer Jack: features, specs and what it fits

The VEVOR 5000 lb A-Frame Trailer Jack is a tongue jack for the front of a trailer. It raises and lowers the coupler so you can hitch and unhitch, and it holds the tongue up when the trailer is parked. It is meant for horse, utility, travel and similar trailers.

What a tongue jack does

A tongue jack carries the weight on the front of a trailer once the trailer is unhooked from the tow vehicle. Winding it down lifts the coupler off the ball, and winding it up again lets you lower it onto a new one. VEVOR rates this one at 5,000 lb (about 2,270 kg). That is a lifting capacity for the jack, and it should be compared with the tongue weight of your trailer, which is only a fraction of the total trailer weight.

Lift range and the drop leg

VEVOR gives a lifting range of 9.65 to 24.64 inches (about 24.5 to 62.6 cm) and a vertical travel of 15 inches. A drop leg is a sliding section with several pin positions, so the jack can be set at the right starting height for your trailer. The listing describes three levels of adjustment, which it says helps keep the trailer level and suits both high-profile and low-profile trailers.

In general, matching the jack to your trailer means measuring the height of the coupler off the ground when level, then checking that this falls within the jack's range.

Mounting

The jack can be bolted or welded to the trailer tongue, and VEVOR includes the necessary parts and assembly instructions. A swivel function lets it swing up parallel to the tongue, which helps with ground clearance while towing and when manoeuvring. Whatever the mounting method, follow the instructions closely and check that the tongue is strong enough for the load.

Materials and finish

The jack is made from heavy-duty carbon steel for strength and rigidity. The inner and outer tubes are galvanized and finished with a powder coat, which VEVOR says gives better corrosion resistance. That kind of finish is helpful for trailers kept outdoors or exposed to road salt, though the moving parts still benefit from occasional lubrication as the manual advises.

Handle and operation

The listing refers to it as an electric trailer jack and also mentions a detachable handle that can be used for manual operation if there is a power outage or an emergency. The product title calls it a trailer jack without specifying the drive, so confirm what the box contains and how it is powered before ordering.

Who it suits

It suits owners of horse trailers, utility trailers, travel trailers and yacht trailers with an A-frame tongue, particularly those who want to replace a worn jack or add one that adjusts in height.

What to check before you buy

• Tongue shape: this is an A-frame design, so confirm that it suits your tongue and its mounting points.
• Weight: check your trailer's tongue weight against the 5,000 lb capacity, and leave a margin.
• Height: measure the level coupler height against the 9.65 to 24.64 inch range.
• Mounting: decide whether you will bolt or weld it, and check the clearance when it is swung up.
• Power: if you want electric operation, check what supply it needs, and keep the handle for backup.
• Safe use: a jack is not a support for working under a trailer. Follow the manual and use proper stands.

The short version

• A 5,000 lb rated A-frame tongue jack for horse, utility and travel trailers.
• Lifting range of 9.65 to 24.64 inches with a three-level drop leg.
• Bolts or welds on, and swivels up parallel to the tongue.
• Carbon steel with galvanized tubes and a powder finish.
• Detachable handle for manual operation as a backup.

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