How to Wire the Lippert Electric A-Frame Tongue Jack, # LC285318, to a Trailer Battery

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How do I connect Lippert electric tongue jack to my trailer battery?

asked by: Jerry

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The red power wire on the Electric A-Frame Tongue Jack, # LC285318, is the power wire and it will attach to the positive battery terminal on your trailer battery. First, remove the fuse in the in-line fuse holder on the red wire. Mount the jack to the trailer and tighten it down. The jack grounds through the mounting hardware. Then connect the red wire to the positive battery terminal. The last step is to insert the fuse in the fuse holder.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Jerry

3/25/2013

Thank you for your helpful answer!

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How to Wire the Lippert Electric A-Frame Tongue Jack, # LC285318, to a Trailer Battery

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