You're gonna FLIP out when you see this! Flip Jack from Fastway

[@kennnva551]

Nice find! Tip: Even though they might be called "high speed" drill bits, drilling steel is always better when the bit is turning much slower. "High speed" when cutting steel is measured in inches per minute. The bits will stay sharp longer, too. Most any machinist will tell you likewise.

[@jamesotisjr2322]

if you drill correctly - low RPM, high pressure - you get spirals. if you get chips you are over revving the drill. around here they fix the streets by adding a layer of pavement, but do not fill the notch where drainage happens. intersections become wheel chocks. that thing would snag and bend the triancle the jack bolts to.

[@jerryhorn3621]

Don't Forget Cutting OIL!

[@kennnva551]

@@jerryhorn3621 I added a coolant circulating system to my 20" Craftsman floor-stand drill press.

[@slobberpuss8261]

Also sounded like the hammer function was on. That definitely won't help.

[@tt600pch]

2 words "Step Bit". Really slick on thin steel with a pilot hole.

[@Redfour5]

I put the Jackfoot on my old 2017 TT with my 1500 and swear by it particularly if you have a manual jack. It's a nice surprisingly simple elegant solution to a problem many don't even know they have...

[@richarde1355]

What weight is your trailer?

[@Redfour5]

That trailer (Aspen Trail 17BH) only had one battery and 20 lb propane tank on a 400 lb dry weight tongue. So, fully loaded maybe 550 lbs. I pulled it on a Ram 1500. It made leveling and hitching a lot easier. @@richarde1355

[@bigdoggstatus99]

Never would have come across this without you. Thanks!

[@DruFishing]

This turned out way better than I thought it would. I’m sold!

[@SkylarHillShop]

Looks slick especially if you're unhooking in different locations frequently. My trailers only get unhooked when parked at home. So the old scrap of 6X6 works for me. Thanks for sharing!!

[@timanderson725]

WARNING... I purchase one of these for my camper and breaking down one day, it folded in. Luckily no one got hurt and nothing broke but it was very scary to think what might have happened if someone was standing near the tung of the trailer when this happened. When I contacted the company to let them know about the design issue, I was told "you need to use wheel chocks with our product". What I did was to drill hole through the device so I could add a pin through it when it is in the down position. This way, it can not fold up if it rocks. This has resolved my issue and I am very pleased with the product now.

[@tholi1052]

Thanks for the comment. My concern was the unit folding if the trailer moved forward at all, as trailers do. Good idea on the locking pin.

@@tholi1052 my first thought as well and a safety pin installed probably would be the answer,,,,will stay with my 6X6 block as my jack swings back anyway,,,,

[@BGCE69]

Wow...this video is the biggest coincidence. I just relocated my utility trailer from one side of the parking lot at my apartment (away from trees in preparation of the hurricane last weekend) back to it's original storage spot 5 minutes ago. Both times of jacking the trailer up and back down, I thought to myself...there has to be a faster way. HERE IT IS! Thanks!

[@jamespatton310]

I think I'll keep using my ,4 x6 block that I carry with my trailer it was free

[@nickstave5040]

hell yeah

[@UFW1962]

🤣

[@johnnyellis4987]

I agree bud me toon

[@joeldukes303]

Yeah, I don’t think I’m going to even watch this.

[@tylershirley9328]

I was thinking the same thing

[@williamrizzo1285]

I installed the flip Jack about a year ago in my work and play toy hauler, very easy and no more having to carry around a block of wood.

[@BoomLover1000]

I have used a block...this will take care of that!

[@bmt1960ct]

That's pretty cool. More impressed though with the video quality. Crystal clear. Nice work.

[@skyknight2095]

I have 2 of these and I love them. Very well built and rock solid. I use them every day.

[@seanwilson9935]

Installed one myself and worth EVERY penny! Best investment I’ve done for my trailer

[@skali4nia135]

I’ve used those before and have to say that sometimes they become difficult to use in curtain Situations. If for some reason you park the trailer on a Unlevel surface where the ground is higher by the front of the trailer you won’t be able to fold it down to jack up the trailer.

[@FastwayTrailer]

+GROUCHY OLD MAN is correct. If you find yourself in a situation without clearance for the Flip to drop correctly, simply hold it in the folded position, and extend the trailer jack.

[@skali4nia135]

That would work if the ground is solid but unfortunately where I live it doesn’t work out for me. I live in a area where half the time the ground is too loose that the jack sinks into the ground

[@sergeantspeed5941]

@@skali4nia135 so how do you ever drop a trailer?

[@skali4nia135]

I use 2x6 or 2x8 lumber. Wide enough so trailer jack won’t sink

[@hopefilledsinner3911]

I find those extension feet very usefull in curtain situations. One swing and the curtain is open!

[@b3877896]

One of the few gadgets you've shown us that actually look like a very good product. I like it!

[@60bama]

It would be great to have a second slip pin or toggle to lock unit straight up and down to prevent collapsing on a hill . Great invention ,it took some thought .

[@dlc2724]

I was thinking the same. Looks like it would fold under if trailer gets bumped forward

[@jedclampett6466]

That's what wheel chocks are for.

[@dank8017]

I always carry a scrap chunk of 6x6 treated to put under. That also saves time cranking and doesn't cost anything

[@davesstuff1599]

But you have to carry that chunk of 6x6 though.

[@locallandscapinglawncarel.6328]

I agree.. its free and can always trow it on the back of your truck bed

[@TheCarpSandwich]

I had a 12 foot aluminium trailer and it just had the regular little pad on the end of the jack, if a driveway had too much slop to it would smash the driveway or sidewalk. This thing is an amazing idea but it makes that clearance down there at least 1" smaller

[@TheCarpSandwich]

I used a block I made from 2×8, two 12" pieces then an 8" and 6" to finish it. Cheap and easy

[@AztecWarrior69_69]

@@TheCarpSandwich a possible solution to your 1" problem is to have put some spacers in between the jack and the trailer and get longer bolts. Second, if your foot has a bolt holding it on but take off the bolt and replace it with a lock pin of same diameter. Take the foot on and off when hooking up. If the foot is welded just cut it off. They sell replacement feet that go around the pipe. They even sell feet that are extensions.

[@jumblesticks]

There is absolutely no substitute for good and proper product engineering!!! Awesome!

[@LukeEdward]

I find it amusing that from two simple observations, you can tell what kind of video it will be; 1) What watch you’re wearing 2) the introductory sequence. Love it!

[@robertslider7928]

In the shop we called those flip feet widow makers because any service work under the trailer where you had to jack it up would make it want to fall

[@stevepringle3947]

nice video , I replaced my center jack with a swing arm jack that clamps to the side works great as well ( no drilling )

[@richarde1355]

What is the weight of your trailer?

[@gordbaker896]

On light duty trailers you can get a jack that bolts to one of the Diagonals and just Pull a pin and the Jack swings 90°. You can leave it jacked out to near the required height .

[@leroybrown9828]

I seen that on eBay and I had no idea how it work but I do now thank you

[@CliffsideStables]

I have had one of these on my 32’ Haulmark car trailer for a number of years and I really enjoy the ease with which this part works!

[@jaywilliams415]

Save your $35! One major thing missing here is the FlipJack being used while hitched to the truck's hitch (Note that this demonstration is done while the trailer is being supported by a tall wood post and not on a truck)! I bought one of these a few months ago and it makes a dandy shelf decoration since it actually will not work unless you have a serious lift on your truck!

[@cmcdavid1485]

@@jaywilliams415 They make 2 sizes, a 6” and 4”. Not sure which you have but may solve your problem. I have a stock 2wd Silverado and the 4” works great for me.

[@luke8210]

I have the same on my big tex trailer. I believe I bought it at the local tractor supply. Nice job on the install . Have a great day!

[@blainederouen9977]

I understand the convience of this, by not having to have a block of wood. I just wonder how sturdy this is. Makes me wonder why he didn't show it longer when all the weight of the trailer is on it. Of course, he installed it on a light weight utility trailer. I wonder how it would hold up on my 16' tandem axle cargo trailer that probably weighs out at 5000 lbs?

[@blainederouen9977]

I was thinking the same thing. Mine probably weighs out about the same. I'm sure their is a weight limit on the package.

[@jimsnipes1203]

We bought the ultimate trailer jack from tractor supply. It retracts further up. We had a problem with the jack dropping as we drove down a bumpy road, it unwound. Tractor supply replaced the jack and now we use a bungee cord to keep the handle from turning.

[@snakebite7277]

I put one on my flatbed trailer. I love it, works great!

[@douglasbaker5949]

One thing I would suggest is hitting the holes that are drilled with some etching primer followed by some black paint.

[@sinned96]

That's cool my trailer jack mounts on the side of the tongue. I raised it up couple inches off the ground and pull the pin. the whole Jack flips sideways. So it's out of the way the tailgate also

[@greenghost625]

You Sir, are absolutely correct - Mind blown!

[@kenxiong6830]

I have to say I’m pretty impressed!!! Thanks

[@thediplomasta5891]

The coolest thing I've seen all year!

[@christopherengle8490]

Warning for those considering this product - I installed one a few years ago and when retracted, the vibration while driving caused it to lower and drag on the street, damaging my hitch. You MUST strap it up before driving or be warned this will happen. I know two others that had this occur too

[@jbfCanada]

I did try this. It works as suggested, but... you lose any stability from the front jack as the Flip Jack is quite wobbly. So, the unit's steadiness really suffers. I subsequently took mine off and threw it away.

[@noquarterk9299]

Yep ... my thoughts

[@am44_67]

Man some people are really smart! The thoughts people have to invent stuff like this!

[@chuckwhite1101]

I just ditched that stock tongue jack and went with a Reese folding one with a wheel, the entire jack was $45. With a single axel trailer its the best way to go. Then you can move the unhooked trailer around easier. I've gotten into spots off road where you can't turn around a trailer with the vehicle but there is enough to turn both around independently. When you're not using the trailer jack it swings completely out of the way of the tailgate, and you won't ever drag it (good for off road as well). BTW a wheeled trailer jack is a waist of time on a double axel trailer.

[@richarde1355]

Interesting points. Your trailer, what is its weight?

[@davidm2645]

Is it required to listen to that music when you install the Flip?

[@AdventureswithP.C.Wabash6057]

Seen it bought, love it. Also replaced the Jack to a front crank the top crack beat my knuckles on the battery box.

[@paultaylor2689]

I bought one for my trailer, easy to install and love it

[@cyc25ruffneck]

Thats actually way more cool than i thought it was gonna be!

[@pamm2230]

Thanks for the video showing how you installed it. I can see though from some of the postings that there could be some situations where this jack could be a problem. If one is traveling long term or being in many different ground situations that having the old jack stored with your trailer would be beneficial. Although it might take some time to switch out the jacks it could be done so that your truck and trailer would not be damaged and setting up camp to keep all parties happy... ..happy spouse..happy life!

[@iglapsu88]

Like the flip jack! Thanks for showing install and demo!

[@alexstepanski]

That is simply awesome. Nice seeing some bumper pull stuff on the channel!

[@leonarderhardf]

What keeps it from rolling forward a little bit and folding up when not on the hitch? seems like a potential lawsuit if some kid playing around the trailer and it folding when someone bumps the trailer!

[@rs_pa]

Last weekend I was camped at a state park. When I made reservations I looked at photos on-line of the campsites prior to selecting one. The photos made the site look pretty flat but when I got there, I realized it wasn't. In fact, I needed to have my hitch post at it's maximum extension to get the camper level front to back. This is the second time within a month that this has happened. There is no possible way I could have used this jack foot on this sloped ground. Even it's instructions warns not to use it on a slope such as this since it could collapse. My door is near the front & the distance from the bottom step to the ground was a measured 21".

[@AztecWarrior69_69]

They should make this just a little bit wider and have holes on the back side of it to put a lock pin threw. That should keep the thing from folding back up. Oh and you should think about putting leveling jacks on your trailer if you keep having to do this.

[@FastwayTrailer]

+Ron Snyder, the Flip jack foot will work on slopes up to a 5% grade. The Flip also locks into place when extended, which is really a sturdier and more secure option than sitting on a block of wood, especially when your jack is fully extended.

[@triplenickle6995]

I would not use this on a camping trailer. you need that stiff tongue jack to keep movement out of the camper when walking around in it.

[@nunyabiznatch9312]

@@triplenickle6995 camp trailers have stabilizers on all 4 corners

[@DragonPilot]

@@triplenickle6995 that's what the 4-corner stabilizer jacks are for.

[@toddbennett3335]

I have two 24 foot cargo trailers each with 16 sinks for wild land fire fighters. This will make my set up time even faster. I didn’t know these existed, thanks for the info.

[@shelbyintheolds]

They should have that option with the wheel instead of foot. Could use this on the camper

[@brianlandis9446]

I put one on our travel trailer. Less time putting the electric Jack up and down. We got the 1600lb one for the travel trailer. Very nice addition.

[@jamesmcalexander7896]

I used a bolt on swing away jack from tsc. Jack rides parallel to tongue. Tailgate is ncer in close proximity to Jack. Just another option

[@chrisrodriguez6399]

This is pretty awesome, I'd buy it.

[@42lookc]

That's a great idea! All the best ideas are born in America in small shops!

[@johnniles7939]

I’ve had one of these flip up jacks for like 4 years. Love it. Some times it needs some guidance when lowering it down to slide up the slot properly.

[@lonestone55]

That is really neat. All kinds of cool stuff out these days!

[@dennis8445]

I just cut the handle off and welded on a 3/4 nut. I lower and raise the trailer with my drill.

[@jeffthomas6242]

Dennis I kinda did the same thing to mine about 5 yrs ago, but because I don’t have a welder I used a fender washer and a cotter pin through the same hole the handle used and use my drill. Your way is better because if you don’t watch it when it gets to the end it will shear off the cotter pin. But I think our way is the best way of all of them.

[@paulbratcher4402]

just installed mine, love it.

[@jimhamilton2477]

Whoa... fella. Fast drill wood, slow drill metal w/ pressure. Awesome idea!

[@CarterBuilds]

2 stage jack ! Pull pin slide insert up done 5 seconds!

[@BTBRVReviews]

provide a link plz

[@freddyg9026]

Quicker to use a drop down foot and repin it.

[@benhogan6987]

This is not something i would have ever considered before seeing the video thanks

[@Kerry70]

Drill slower when drilling metal and use some lubricant to help from overheating.the drill bit.

[@SuperDeeredriver]

Mild steel doesn't need lube if drilled at a lower speed, if the drill bit is sharp enough 85% of the heat should come out in the chips

[@thomasme9676]

@@SuperDeeredriver You know what your talking about. The other problem is the pilot bit size too big for 1/2.

[@jeremyc.6900]

This thing is a simple, yet genius idea! Thanks for showing. I will be getting one.

[@blakeholder1017]

Have you seen the trailer jacks that fold to the side? They are much faster and you can leave them at the height you need to without having to crank up or down which is much faster. A friend of mine even mounted a wheel on the bottom of his with one so you can roll the trailer where you need to go with it still on the ground.

[@frankclark7039]

Owned one before. Great design and loved it. Loaned my trailer to a friend. He went into a steep driveway and smashed it and broke it. Just keep in mind when pulling into places that bottoming out will create a disaster later. But great product.

[@Fordgroup00]

I'm in the process of raising the mounting point of all my jacks

[@frankclark7039]

Ogre Dad that would be a great idea!

[@alexstepanski]

Don't loan trailers to friends. If someone needs help I have no problem offering my trailer as long as it's behind my truck and I'm behind the wheel.

[@Bailey_54R]

@@alexstepanski Learned that the hard way after receiving a destroyed trailer gate back from bottoming out while reversing. I never loan anything to anyone besides my dad and best friend and thats only because they know how to respect other's property

[@danroose3813]

Block of wood works good too and cost 👌

[@team_1j_jont-179]

Thats a genius little invention

[@steven.h0629]

I had some of the same issues, and my current jack was also shot. I replaced it with The Ultimate Trailer Jack and now I can raise and drop the entire jack as needed, love it. Nice looking too.

[@davesstuff1599]

Now that is smart, I agree it takes forever to crank those things, awesome. I will be getting one too.

[@kensnyder2340]

Those are great! I had one on my last trailer.

[@lariler2]

I am gonna get 1. I did not know they existed until your video. 👍

[@RealitySurvival]

Very cool! I may have to grab a couple of those!

[@reginalddavenport4417]

Have seen these before and they work well when on level ground. Have seen them fold up on unlevel ground. Good idea though.

[@davidvogel6359]

I wondered about that. If you had a way to keep that from happening it might be ok.

[@evolutionsimplified]

Ok I was gonna compliment the excellent production and directing but the highlight was the soundtrack.

[@uhmgawa6533]

Just noticed the regrettable choice of that Big Defex trailer. They are slapped together hastily with self drilling deck screws into the frame cross members which sloppily land at random locations. For those you can't free from rust seizing, you'll need to grind off and drill adjacent holes in the already skimpy frame member. Those which you manage to eek out will require pilot drilling from below and for all that effort you'll retain the drunken assembly motif. Otherwise it is more holes in the creaky frame to seat carriage bolts. I believe the primary engineering goal of those horrible trailers was disposal over maintaining. And repeat sales of the thing to those who haven't wised up after the first dose.

[@fergusonto-2032]

This is ingenious , Thankyou for sharing , I just discovered your channel so I’m a new subscriber .

[@FranksBmwAdv]

but does it give you any extra clearance when stowed? my trailer leg always scrapes on humps in and out of some gas stations.

[@tonygallo8570]

That is absolutely awesome

[@jonandersen3347]

that was flipping awesome

[@danielholtxxl4936]

Jon Andersen Good one!

[@fredbaumberger8988]

I took the jack completely off and put a flip jack back farther on the tough it’s a lot faster to raise and costs under 30.00 and it doesn’t interfere with the tailgate

[@atvtinker01]

I had a welder take a piece of 6" channel and welded it across the 2 main channels half way further back and then mounted my jack. This way I can lower my tailgate with plenty of room without hitting the jack.

[@kav59]

I used one for a year and half. You have to be careful, if you trailer rolls forward at all it will fold and drop to the ground. There’s no way to lock it when it’s folded down.

[@deltabravo1257]

DITTO. They are dangerous. I had one fold up on me when I was unhooking on level ground.

[@starreveiled]

Watching the video the Reese jack that you had swapped out previously.had the holes already drilled out for the jack foot.when you installed the Reese jack you could have turned the triangle bolt plate to where the holes on bottom faced towards the sides and not forward.it seems to have worked by watching the video. I wasn't there but it looked to have worked.

[@disgruntledegghead6923]

For a few bucks more you can get a lot more sturdy trailer jack that lifts completely up. It's called the Ultimate Trailer Jack (ironic huh?) and I got mine on sale at the local tractor supply for $40. Its just a direct bolt in or weld on A-frame jack.

[@risky1]

that is pretty slick..... i'll pick one up next week.

[@thenotsojollyrancher-akate9516]

Crazy engineering!

[@SuperSummit123]

How well does it hold up when you drive over a speed bump or a curb and bend your jack because you don't have a swing away?

[@h20bearboy65]

cool design, I wonder how that washer holds up - seems like the whole system depends on it .

[@bud8329]

Pretty good idea except when an occasional bottoming out of a fixed jack while pulling over high spots would eventually bend it or possibly even get torn off.

[@chucknSC]

Mine have never scraped, they are no lower than the jack foot I replaced.

[@caspermiller11a]

Ordered! Thank you

[@biggestfishnz]

In NZ our trailers jack stands swings down with a wheel on it

[@martysaskatchewan740]

Handy for urban life. .here in the farm that'd be torn off by uneven terrain in the first couple hours.

[@zeake13]

OMG I'm ordering two of those right now! Thanks great video.

[@bigkahuna1206]

I used a landing gear that has the pin so it lays sideways and never is in the way. The red foot worked great on my 23ft toy hauler

[@brucecooley4170]

Seems like a swing or rotating jack often used on boat trailers would have solved both of your issues.

[@darrellkidd5177]

I agree. When I ordered my 14' utility trailer, I had them replace the thru-the-tongue jack with a folding one; much quicker and easier to use.

[@catanksrus]

Darrell Kidd and that can support a wheel as well

[@DragonPilot]

If you're on, say, an upsloping parking pad and you can't extend the Flip Foot all the way, simply get those pieces of 2x4 your carry around, fold the Flip Foot at the "knee" (which is at about the half-way point), then lower the jack pipe onto the block(s) of wood. Works perfectly, and is very stable. Lower your 4-corner stabilizers and you're done!

[@Mainbusfail]

Oh you just sold me on one of these little bad boys.

[@whatfreedom7]

Awesome as long as it doesn’t drag.

[@AppalachianMountainRiders]

I like it! Going to order one for the toyhauler and one for my regular trailer. Like the fact that it has a nice large “foot” to give a bigger contact patch with the ground which will help keep it from sinking in as much when the grounds wet.

[@danromeo3913]

Looks to me If the trailer rolls forward it might be able to fold over ?

[@dustin9035]

Seems like a 19.99 clamp on swing jack does the same thing for less money and less rotations if the handle for less money and more ground clearance. Why not get the correct jack in the first place instead of improving a jack that is designed differently.