Trailer Jack Relocation

[ralphy670]

Hey folks,

I needed to move my trailer jack due to installation of a bow guard. I have a tahoe q4 2007 factory trailer with surge brakes and swing away tongue. The height of the tongue is 5.25 inches and there are no Jacks in that size. I cannot install it anywhere else other than the tongue.

I drilled and bolted a new jack to the side of the tongue. Will this cause any issues?

 

[fhhuber]

Well.. the time to ask was before drilling.

Probably no issue for several years at least. The tongue of the average boat trailer can rust halfway through before there's a problem.

 

[ralphy670]

Thanks for the reply. I'm in Canada and the trailer is still in great shape. I am concerned about weight distribution and possible twisting of the tongue. The steel seems quite thick on the tongue.

 

[Illinoid]

Just keep an eye on it for distortion, cracks or corrosion, any welding shop can fix it if you have a problem

 

[airshot]

I would paint or use an undercoating to seal the freshly drilled holes to slow down any corrosion. As far as weakening the steel tubing.....I doubt it very much that a couple holes will cause any problem other than corrosion. Now...if it looks like a piece of swiss cheese then we may have another issue!!

 

[ralphy670]

Thanks everyone. I will add something for corrosion protection