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• Does Your etrailer Jack Automatically Stop when it is Extended so it Doesn't Over Extend?
  Hello Jeremy, Yes, our etrailer jack # e55ZV will automatically stop and not over raise. If you check out the video that I attached you will see that Steven still has his finger pushing down the button after the jack stops. What kind of application are you putting this on?
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• Does etrailer 5K Electric A-Frame Jack Need an In-Line Fuse?
  Hey Jeffrey, thanks for reaching out! The etrailer Electric Trailer Jack # e55ZV does not require an additional fuse/relay as it has an auto-reset on built-in, and the outer diameter of the jack tube is 2-1/2". Are you looking to replace an older electric jack, or looking to upgrade from manual to electric?
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• Does Your etrailer Jack Come With a Warranty? How Long is the Warranty?
  Hello Jesus, You won't have to worry about that with our etrailer Electric Trailer Jack # e55ZV as it comes with a limited lifetime warranty. So if the jack ever breaks because of a manufacturer defect we will replace it. What kind of trailer will you be using this on?
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• What is the Measurement From the Mounting Plate to the Top of the Jack on the etrailer Jack 5k?
  Hello John, I was not able to find that information anywhere, luckily we have one on a trailer right outside. From the top of the mounting plate to the top of the jack is 20 1/4". What kind of trailer were you thinking about putting this on?
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• Does etrailer Powered A-Frame Jack # e55ZV Have Light for Night Cranking/Jacking
  Hey Andrew, great question but yes the etrailer Electric Trailer Jack # e55ZV that you referenced does have a really bright LED light that will make it easy to see as you are night jacking/cranking. I also think it's important to have plenty of light when you are really cranking it for safety sake. I attached a picture of the light to give you an idea how well you'd be able to see if you were doing some night cranking/jacking at your friend's campsite.
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• Do You Carry a Replacement Switch for You etrailer Jacks, What if Mine Goes Out?
  Hello Brian, Thank you for reaching out. While we don't offer a replacement switch for our etrailer Electric Trailer Jack - A-Frame - 18" Lift - 5,000 lbs # e55ZV, there's some good news: this jack comes with a limited lifetime warranty. That means if the switch were to go out, it would be covered, because we truly stand behind the quality of our product. What kind of trailer are you putting this on?
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• How Does The etrailer Electric Trailer Jack e55ZV Hold Up In Cold Weather?
  Hello, and thanks for getting in touch. The etrailer Electric Trailer Jacks # e55ZV and # e23ZV will hold up just fine in cold weather. The housing is designed to be water/weather resistant. It even has a manual backup option if you were to lose power for some reason. The jack actually includes a vinyl cover that goes over the motor and housing. Keeping this cover on the jack as often as possible will undoubtedly increase the lifespan. While I don't necessarily recommend it, I have heard...
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• What Is The Difference Between The Electric Trailer Jack e23ZV And e55ZV?
  Hey Stephany, thanks for getting in touch. The only difference between the etrailer Electric Trailer Jack # e23ZV and the # e55ZV is the weight capacity. The # e23ZV has a 3,500 lb capacity, while the # e55ZV has a 5,000 lb capacity. Because of the higher capacity, the # e55ZV does weigh about 1.5 lbs more than the # e23ZV. Aside from that they are the same 18" lift, it really just depends how much capacity you need. Comment below and let me know if you need anything else.
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• How to Wire the etrailer Electric Trailer Jack e55ZV?
  You could do either one! The etrailer Electric Trailer Jack item # e55ZV can be wired to the accessory circuit through your trailer's 7-way connector or you can connect it directly to your trailer's battery. The accessory circuit is typically a yellow wire at the 1 o'clock position, but you can use a circuit tester like item # PTW2993 to locate it.
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• Does The etrailer Electric Trailer Jack e55ZV Require Special Hardware?
  Hello Izzy, thanks for reaching out. The necessary installation hardware will be included with the etrailer Electric Trailer Jacks like parts # e55ZV and # e23ZV. You can see the hardware pictured below. It is just 3 bolts that hold the A-frame jack to the bracket. If you can remove the old jack, you will be able to bolt on the new one with no problem. Virtually all A-frame jacks use the same universal bolt pattern.
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• Do The etrailer Electric Trailer Jacks Have A Manual Backup Option?
  Hello. The etrailer Electric Trailer Jacks # e55ZV and # e23ZV do have a manual backup option. You just remove the rubber cap on top of the housing and you can use the included manual crank to raise/lower the jack. Take a look at the picture below and let me know if you have any other questions.
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• How Do I Hook Up Power To The etrailer Electric Trailer Jack e55ZV?
  Hello Johnny, thanks for reaching out. The etrailer Electric Trailer Jack # e55ZV runs off 12v power. The jack has 2 wires so red is positive and black is negative. It is intended to be wired directly to a trailer battery. You could attach the wires to a 7-way plug like part # A7WCB if you had to, but running wires to the battery is recommended. That way the jack has its own dedicated power source.
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• Do You Have an Electric Jack Cover that Goes Over Toggles Not Switches, Made by America Works?
  Hello Raul, Thank you for the pictures. What happened to your cover, baseball sized hail storm? I tried all my tricks but cannot fully identify the jack, I believe it was made by a company that is no longer in business. All the jacks now a days have switches instead of toggles, so if you were to try to use a cover like the Replacement Cover for etrailer and Ram Electric A-Frame Jacks - White # EJ-3520-CVRW it would not line up. I attached an image so you can see the switches. I am all...
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• Electric Trailer Jack Recommendation for 2022 Shamrock Flagstaff 19
  Hey Gary, if you wanted a powered a-frame jack that works great and also doesn't break the bank we have the etrailer jack part # e55ZV. Now if you were looking for something really nice that raises and lowers in a matter of seconds the Phoenix jack part # UF38-944055 would be what you would need.
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• How Well Does etrailer Electric Trailer Jack Hold Up To The Elements
  Hey Layne; that is a great question! The etrailer Electric Trailer Jack # e23ZV is designed to withstand all kinds of weather. It actually has weatherproof buttons covered with a rubber-like boot to keep water out. On top of that, yes, there is a cover which is included with the jack. Between the built-in protection and the canvas cover the jack will hold up really well over time. It is also backed by a limited lifetime warranty. All of this applies to the 5,000 lb version of the jack...
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• Does The etrailer Electric Trailer Jack e23ZV Have A Built In Light?
  Hey Bobby, thanks for reaching out. The etrailer Electric Trailer Jacks # e23ZV and # e55ZV do indeed have a worklight built in. Take a look at the picture below. There is not a separate wire for the light. As long as you connect the red wire to 12v power and the black wire to ground the light will operate normally. The on/off switch for the light is on the top/front of the jack housing right by the switch for operating the jack.
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• Troubleshooting Powered etrailer Trailer Jack e55ZV that Stopped Working
  Hey Michael, the Electric Trailer Jack # e55ZV that you referenced has an internal 20 amp relay that auto resets and SHOULDN'T be the problem. You mentioned that the jack has power running to it but did you check the black ground wire? Most of the time when there's an issue with a powered jack like this the problem is related to the power or ground wire so if you haven't checked there yet I would recommend so.
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• Is The etrailer Electric Trailer Jack e55ZV Weatherproof?
  Hello Nick, thanks for reaching out. The etrailer Electric Trailer Jack # e55ZV is designed to be weatherproof. The plastic housing will keep water out. All of the buttons are covered in a flexible rubber that keeps the elements out and protects the housing. Additionally, this jack comes with a vinyl cover that goes over the top. Keeping the cover on will not only protect it from water, but from UV rays as well. UV rays can be more damaging to the parts than water, so keeping the cover...
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• Does the 5K etrailer Electric A-Frame Trailer Jack Come with a Warranty
  Hey Kayla, thanks for reaching out! We back the etrailer Electric Trailer Jack # e55ZV with a limited lifetime warranty so you can be confident we'll have your back a long ways down the road from now. If any problems come up just let us know and we'll be happy to help get you back up and running!
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• Does Your etrailer Jack have Auto Stop so it Doesn't Over Extend so the Gears Don't get Damaged?
  Hello Wesley, Yes, our etrailer jack # e55ZV does automatically stop and will not over extend. If you check out the video that I attached you will see that jack stop at the top while Steven still has his finger pushing down on the button. Not only does it have the auto stop, but it is also the only jack that we carry that has a limited lifetime warranty! Any fun trips planned in your Airstream this year?
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• Would Rear Door of 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Interfere with etrailer Trailer Jack # e55ZV
  Hey Cindy, that would depend on a few things but a good indicator would be if the rear door of your 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee is hitting the manual jack your 2024 TAB 400 has currently. If so, then yeah it would definitely hit the powered jack part # e55ZV. If it's pretty close currently then it might not hit it but one solution would be a ball mount that is longer to get the distance further out and would prevent the interference. I would need to know the amount of drop your current ball...
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• How Does Your etrailer Jack Hold-Up Against Rust and Corrosion with Harsh Winters?
  Hello Andrew, Great question! Our etrailer jack # e55ZV has a nice powder coat finish which is great for rust and corrosion. Where the manual crank is, it is has a tightly fitting rubber cover to keep moisture and outside elements where they belong... outside. My favorite feature about our jack is that it comes with a canvas cover for the top portion to help with those harsh UV rays to avoid fading and cracking, and even bad weather as well including the salt from the roads. After you...
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