Fastway Flip jack foot

[4getgto]

Anyone use one or heard any good / bad things ? Opinions?
Only a 48 second video...

 

[Propane1]

Neat idea, I never had one, I think I've seen a commercial for them before, I always have a block in the trailer, so don't really need one. Other thing is, when the jack foot is on the block and I don't quite line up, I can slide the trailer jack foot around on the block if I'm off an inch or two from lining up to drop the trailer onto the ball. Can't do that if loaded heavy thou. That's just my situation, may not be any body elses.

Noel

 

[4getgto]

I've read too with this foot it will fold if the trailer happens to roll and is not blocked.
I do like the idea but don't know if I like it $40 worth yet..!

 

[Propane1]

I wondered that. How it locked. Ya, not for me. I’ll stick with what I’m doin.

Noel

 

[MFDAC]

I have never owned any more than a pickup bed trailer (going to go pick a flatbed trailer up this weekend or Monday though) but deal with trailers constantly at work. The block isn't always to save cranking. The block position can help stabilize the tongue depending on which direction it may need the most support. The Fastway looks like a pretty slick setup for manicured gravel, flat, level pavement or concrete, which very rarely happens! Usually have to do this stuff in unlevel dirt and grassy soft areas!

DAC

 

[Cvans]

in some situations after the hitch is on the ball there isn't much room under the foot when it's cranked all the way up. I'd have to remount the jack to use it.

 

[KennyP]

I'm happy with the drop-leg jacks I have!

 

[Cat385B]

Not sure I would trust that with an empty trailer. Definitely not with a heavy or loaded trailer.

 

[CRF6179]

Nope don't want one. I also like using a block and able to slide a little for misalignment,
Also I removed the crank handle and replaced it with a 3/8 drive socket. Secured it with a hitch pin.
Cut the end off of a short extension and ground three flats on the end so It stays tight in the drill.
Put that into a cordless drill and crank away. I also altered the crank and keep it stuffed under the seat for backup.

 

[MFDAC]

Nope don't want one. I also like using a block and able to slide a little for misalignment,
Also I removed the crank handle and replaced it with a 3/8 drive socket. Secured it with a hitch pin.
Cut the end off of a short extension and ground three flats on the end so It stays tight in the drill.
Put that into a cordless drill and crank away. I also altered the crank and keep it stuffed under the seat for backup.

Looks like some great ideas I might steal for the trailer we drug home today! Jack works but is rough. I'll look at fixing it up and possibly modifying like yours, or getting a new one and still modifying it like yours---LOL! I like the "power lift" jack idea real well, Rick!

DAC

 

[Propane1]

What size is the trailer Doug. Single or tandem.

Noel

 

[Pig]

Cool idea, unfortunately it wouldn't solve the problem for situations where the trailer/implement is on soft ground and there is potential for the foot to sink into the ground; the wood blocks I use (cut from old 8x8 posts) are used for:

1) less cranking, and
2) increasing ground contact area to prevent sinking

This device would only solve one of those issues.

 

[Propane1]

My block is 6”x 6” creosote old highway guardrail post. About 12” long. My dad picked up a bunch of those about 50 years ago when they were putting new guardrail in close to his house.

Noel

 

[4getgto]

My block is 6”x 6” creosote old highway guardrail post. About 12” long. My dad picked up a bunch of those about 50 years ago when they were putting new guardrail in close to his house.

Noel

Believe or not that's exactly what I use..
Might be a little bigger but a railroad tie...

 

[grnspot110]

I much prefer a "swing up" jack!