Looking for a fold-down tongue stand, new or used.

[Larry Fine]

Hey, I'm looking for a fold-down/swing-down tongue stand for my little trailer.

I don't need or want a wheel or adjustability, as I want minimal tongue weight.

I'm looking for cheap, so used is fine. Something like one of these:

 

[bdalameda]

Etrailer sells stabilizer jacks for small trailers that fold and can be extended. Only about 20.00.

https://www.etrailer.com/Camper-Jacks/etrailer/TJ01RT.html

 

[Larry Fine]

Etrailer sells stabilizer jacks for small trailers that fold and can be extended. Only about 20.00.

Thanks, but I have seen those 100 times. They are much heavier and bulkier than I want for my trailer:

 

[bdalameda]

These are pretty small - I used to have them on a small tent trailer. There are photos on the page that show them installed on motorcycle trailers similar to yours.

https://www.etrailer.com/Camper-Jacks/etrailer/TJ01RT.html

There are larger versions that look similar.

 

[Obo]

If you're look for cheap and light, make something. U bolt, bit of flat aluminum or steel plate, a hinge and some aluminum square or round tubing. When not "deployed down" hold it up with bungee cords.

Use whatever you've got laying around.

 

[Larry Fine]

These are pretty small - I used to have them on a small tent trailer. There are photos on the page that show them installed on motorcycle trailers similar to yours.

https://www.etrailer.com/Camper-Jacks/etrailer/TJ01RT.html

There are larger versions that look similar.

 

[Larry Fine]

Use whatever you've got laying around.

Right now I'm using a plastic tool box on end, but I'd rather not hinge it to the trailer.

 

[Trvmtchll]

U bolt a bicycle kick stand to the tongue

 

[Obo]

Right now I'm using a plastic tool box on end. but I'd rather not hinge it to the trailer.

So no hinge means removable?
Then make a pole with a U on the end for the frame to sit in and just jackstand it. When not required put the pole in the trailer?
Bit of 2x4 if you don't have any metal.

 

[Larry Fine]

So no hinge means removable?

No, a hinge would be great. I meant I don't want to attach the toolbox to the trailer with a hinge.

The two stands I showed attach to the tongue, and you pull them out to swing them up or down.

 

[Ryan_B]

Can-Am makes one. $120ish new (I didn't price hunt, it may be available for less directly):
eBay link - New

$50 used:
eBay Link - USED

Ryan

Edit to add: - Huh, may not work for a straight tongue:

 

[Larry Fine]

Huh, may not work for a straight tongue:

Agreed. It looks like it only opens to 45 degrees.

 

[MidLife]

https://videos.etrailer.com/static/images/video/Demo-Yakima-Kickstand-For-Rack-and-Roll-Trailer-Y08115.webm

 

[Larry Fine]

https://videos.etrailer.com/static/images/video/Demo-Yakima-Kickstand-For-Rack-and-Roll-Trailer-Y08115.webm

That looks like the one! Let me check it out.

I did some review reading. It doesn't seem to be very sturdy.

I found another brand, and for a little less cost:

https://rightontrailer.com/product/tongue-stand/

https://rightontrailer.com/product/galvanized-tongue-stand-for-ruff-sport/

 

[Al st1100]

with 10 bucks, some imagination and a hardware store is all you need. It's not like the trailer weights 1000 lbs.

 

[Larry Fine]

with 10 bucks, some imagination and a hardware store is all you need. It's not like the trailer weights 1000 lbs.

Which is why I want something that won't add a lot of tongue weight.

I can't imagine finding outdoor-rated parts to make one for less cost.

 

[Larry Fine]

U bolt a bicycle kick stand to the tongue

I'm hoping for something a bit more substantial than that.

I finally heard back from another vendor, who sells one of the two I posted above, also $39.

I think I prefer the vertical style over the angled style.

 

[Al st1100]

Which is why I want something that won't add a lot of tongue weight.

I can't imagine finding outdoor-rated parts to make one for less cost.

I can't imagine making a heavy one. " outdoor rated" where do you find that rating?

 

[Larry Fine]

I can't imagine making a heavy one. " outdoor rated" where do you find that rating?

The ones that are made for trailers, either galvanized or painted.

For example, a drop-down table leg is not meant for outdoor use.

 

[Al st1100]

The ones that are made for trailers, either galvanized or painted.

For example, a drop-down table leg is not meant for outdoor use.

so you can't paint? or your not interested in making something.