When a camper manufacturer chooses a component to fit as standard, it's a quiet endorsement — they're putting their warranty and their reputation behind that part on every unit they sell. So it's worth noticing that Black Series campers ship with ARK XO jockey wheels as OEM equipment. Here's why that matters, and how to put the same jack on your own trailer.
OEM choices are reliability choices
An off-road camper builder can't afford warranty claims from bent or seized jacks in the field. The jockey wheel gets used every single time the trailer is parked or repositioned — often on the worst ground of the trip. Speccing a jack as standard means it has to survive thousands of customers, every terrain, and every climate without becoming a callback. ARK's XO series earned that spot by being one of the toughest trailer jacks on the market.
What makes the XO series tough enough for OEM duty
- Sealed bearings that survive water crossings and grit instead of pitting after one trip.
- Dual off-road wheels that roll over soft sand and out of ruts rather than digging in.
- Heavy-duty square body and swivel clamp that resist bending under dynamic load.
- 600-hour salt-spray rating for coastal and winter durability.
- High load ratings — up to 1,650 lb static on the XO750 — with margin for fully loaded rigs.
Running a Black Series — or any off-road camper?
If you own a Black Series camper and need a replacement or a spare, matching the OEM jack keeps everything consistent. And if you tow a different off-road or overland trailer, the same XO range that satisfies a demanding camper builder will handle your rig too. Match the model to your trailer's weight:
- XO350 — 770 lb, for teardrops and light trailers.
- XO500 / Black Edition — ~1,100 lb, for mid-size off-road campers.
- XO750 — 1,650 lb, for tandem-axle and fully loaded overland rigs.
Shop the full ARK XO off-road trailer jack collection — in stock and shipping from our warehouse in Upland, CA.