Fulton (141133) XLT Sharkskin Finish Bolt-On Swing-Away Jack - 1500 lb. Weight Capacity
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You will need all the mounting brackets to mount it
The replacement jack is made of plastic, but it's larger in diameter than its predecessor. The jack overall has been a good purchase for me. My trailer is built for a plastic wheel, and I think it will last for a long time.
In my experience, I have not experienced any tilting or sloppiness in the From now until the end of the year Depending on whether the pin is loaded, the jack can be horizontal or vertical. A large part of the stability is due to the 4-foot wall It consists of a bolt bracket that holds the jack and the trailer tongue together.
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Only 7 months later, I tried to pull the trailer tongue to the side by hand, and it folded up so quickly that my toes almost fell off the front. There is no contact information for this seller that I can find.
There is a lot of good work that went into making this jack. Compared to the handle on cheaper jacks, the crank handle on this model has a larger diameter, a better grip, and fits with more ease. I'm very pleased with the quality and design of the jack because it is so much easier to use than previous ones. As well, the release handle is much easier to operate. The larger wheel I have now is better than the smaller dual wheels I previously had. Considering the jack wheel is designed to move much more easily over concrete or asphalt than the smaller dual wheels, you should consider chocking the wheels of the trailer before leaving it unattended, even on level terrain. There are some ambiguities in the instructions, and it appears that they have not been updated for As a general rule, an instruction procedure such as this one is self-explanatory (or ought to be) and is based mainly on In my case, the only reason I took a peek at them was that I was having difficulty aligning the bolts accurately In the past, I've never experienced a problem when installing tongue jacks. However, it was not until after the brackets had been installed incorrectly that I realized they needed to be turned around. The holes weren't evenly spaced because I did not realize they were somewhat I installed this jack 15 years ago when I bought the boat trailer, so this instruction sheet is identical to that for that jack. Not only this model, but all of the instructions apply to it. It appears that they have not been updated or modified since many years ago. Neither of them provides any specifics regarding usage or limits, nor any information regarding care and maintenance, etc. Overall though, this is a reasonably good.
The question now is, what happens next? Upon receiving this jack for the first time, I liked everything about it This is a solid machine with great designs, large parts where they are needed, etc.
However, after maybe 6 months of ownership, I have found 2 major This is *1/1. A trip to the shop revealed that the crank handle was not there. * ** 2. Keeping the handle in place is very poorly designed, and it swings loosely when it does. As a result, it becomes nonfunctional and wears out rapidly. My current intention is to contact the manufacturer to see if a replacement handle can be supplied.
It's far too late now to regret not buying the Fulton XLT Jack because I recently purchased a Fulton F2 jack and it didn't meet my expectations. I found the wide single wheel version a little hard to maneuver. The design was clunky looking and quite clunky in actual use. I've found this one to be easier to maneuver around my 3,000 lb Sea Ray 190 on a tandem axle trailer because of its better swivel mechanism. Additionally, I like that there are three external zerks to prevent it from getting dirty. As for the F2, it cannot easily be greased without taking it apart. The only thing I noticed that was not quite as good on the FLT is the clip holding Both models seem to use a similar clip and it does not fit the round tube of the F2 as well as the square tube on the XLT. In addition, the XLT was lacking brakes, but the F2 brakes weren't well suited for driving in that regard anyway. There is no doubt the XLT is a major upgrade over the tube jack that was originally installed I didn't like the fact that it didn't swivel in the bottom, so getting it to swivel would be difficult.
There are several differences between a small trailer jack and a heavy-duty one. Unlike the one that came with the trailer, this one is much smaller. As compared to the stock jack, this one raises faster and goes higher. Because it is quite tall, make sure there is ample space for it to swing and store without hitting a There are several grease points so it can be easily oiled, and it has a better than average coating to prevent rust. It is nice to have the handle keeper so the handle does not hang down when it is stored. Though it appears to be a little expensive, it is a well-designed and well engineered product.
When I returned, the roller handle was missing! I had driven 1000 miles to find it! The jack has a 5 year warranty and I called a few days ago to get a new Roller Handle since I'd only had it two years. In an unfriendly manner, the customer service representative stated that it had been my fault for not having done preventative maintenance. Upon returning, I told him the handle was tight when I left and loose when I arrived, then asked him how many miles should I travel before leaving and that I would need to check the handle was Though he grudgingly said he would send me a new roller assembly, I have yet to receive any written confirmation that it will I cannot believe they can't figure out how to keep the nut on the roller assembly tight What do you think of Loctite?.
This jack seems to be decent, but it is too tall for bass trackers. As a result, the handle could not be pushed against the hull of the boat, preventing its use.
There are fewer parts to break and everything is thicker, sturdier, and better made.
It goes up and down about half as fast as the old jack and is much longer travel per turn. Using the included hardware, it was also very easy to install. Additionally, three zirc fittings are provided to keep all internal parts lubricated. When I sprayed it with WD-40, the old jack had only one opening into which the crank was inserted, which wore out with time. XLT model may be overkill for my needs, but it looks great and appears to be built to last. The $139 price tag is well worth it.