My jack just died. It’s cheaper to replace it than take it to the RV store to fix. I’ll just do the replacement. This is so easy to do. Thanks for the tutorial
Well done! I just bought one of these for a 15' enclosed trailer for a cycle or two, perhaps even one of my cars. 2 problems I encountered and why I'm here: #1 the shaft of the new jack does not pass through the second, lower hole in the hitch. In not passing, that leaves the upper plate (w/ the 3 bolt holes) about 3/8" above the hitch system. Until I determine the solution for that (grinding out the hole?) I'm using washers to make up the space. #2 unless you install these for a living, the instructions are incomplete. Yes, it comes with only a single power cable... very cool... IF the instructions mentioned the importance of the sets of washers... which THANK YOU, you did!!! With my array of washers acting as spacers, I've apparently muted any chances of grounding. #3 your video application is for a travel trailer which is outfitted with a battery. My simple tow behind utility trailer is NOT fitted with a battery so, to my dilemma: How do I tie this in with the 7 pin hitch receptacle... obviously the female unit on the trailer... or I suppose to whichever pin on the tow vehicle? I did grab a spare battery to try and make something happen... to no avail but then again, back to the instructions... nothing about the importance of the washers and how they are key to grounding the system. Etrailer service was great and, in response to their request for a review, almost gave them 5 stars... then I considered the poor manufacturer instructions and my review dropped to 3 stars. Then I considered that I all but threw my shoulder out manually cranking the damn thing... defeating entirely why I'd bought it in the first place... and my review dropped to 2 stars. But that's on the manufacturer going cheapo on the instructions. This video cleared up the electric part, thank you!
Summer can NOT get here FAST enough!! We are doing well, really, really glad my wife and I have been fortunate enough to be working from home the past couple of weeks!! Hope all is going good for you guys!
Thanks for recommending it!! Can't wait to try it out, hopefully sooner than later!! Hope all is well with you and the fam during all this madness going on!!
I currently have this jack on my camper -- I'm thinking about rotating it 90* so that I can then lower the tailgate on the truck while its connected to the trailer.
Will do! I can’t do 90* because of the hole pattern- but I can do 120 and if I bump the propane tanks back an inch or two I think it will work - should be just moving two metal screws and then rotating the jack in the bolt holes. I plan to try it soon!
@@GanderFlight It probably goes with out saying but I have the same issue!!, If you rotate it and it works are you going to do a video on it? I'm subbed to your channel but just in case I miss when you post it be sure to let us know so we can check it out!!
I’ll probably turn the camera on - just because I couldnt find anyone saying anything about turning these jacks - so if nothing else it will be a “this doesn’t work either” video
The fuse next to the motor is to protect the motor. The fuse at the battery is to protect the the battery and the wire leading to the motor fuse, just in case the insulation gets rubbed through the fuse by the battery will blow. 👍🏻
Mile High Campers You’re welcome! I’ve seen a lot of vehicle fires over the years because a stereo or amp was wired directly to the batteries with only a fuse at the device. Have a fabulous day and be safe out there my friend.
Excellent - many thanks. Seems there's a ton of 3500# electric tongue jacks available. Any reason you know of not to shop by price and go with the Bastion Power Tongue Jack?
