Install goes quick with RAM: a few bolts and a power wire and you're set. These electric camper jacks work well on travel trailers and include a backup manual crank for when you need it. Before you choose, check head orientation and clearance around your tailgate and propane cylinders, and note they can run faster when the trailer is plugged into the tow vehicle.
Yes, it can run when the trailer is plugged into the tow vehicle, and it can work better/faster when plugged in. Some use a dedicated battery to avoid thin wiring. For a 7-way RV plug: Green: Tail/running lights, Yellow: Reverse Lights, Brown: Right turn/brake light, White: Ground wire, Blue: Brake controller output, Black: Battery hot lead, Red: Left turn/brake light.
Installation is typically quick and simple. It can be as easy as 3 bolts and the power wire. If there is no ground wire, the jack grounds through the mount—make sure you have clean metal-to-metal contact. Before final tightening, check motor head orientation and coupler area to confirm tailgate and propane cylinder clearance.
It can handle daily use and lift for load distribution setup on a loaded trailer. Some note it's slower than their previous jack, but the strength made up for it. If lifting a heavy tongue, plug into the tow vehicle or use a dedicated battery to reduce voltage drop and help performance in cold weather.
Start by using the manual crank to operate it. Then check wires at the switch; a loose or misrouted wire can stop operation or reverse the switch direction. Inspect the light to be sure it's seated. If there's no separate ground wire, confirm a solid ground through the mount with clean metal contact.
It can improve space around propane cylinders, but tailgate clearance can be tight. If the head can't be rotated, you may need to unhitch to open the tailgate. Before drilling or tightening, mock up the jack position and check truck and trailer alignment to minimize interference.
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