Will Wireless Trailer Jacks Remotes Interfere with Each Other

Updated 01/26/2015 | Published 01/25/2015

Products Featured in This Question

Phoenix Electric Trailer Jack with Remote - A-Frame - 26" Lift - 5,500 lbs

(147)

$586.78

Ultra-Fab Power Twin II Electric Stabilizer with Dual Motors - 30" Lift - 6,000 lbs

(100)

$1258.67

Question:

I am looking at using 3 of these jacks on the same trailer. My question is what issues will I encounter having 3 jacks with remotes in close proximity. will the remotes interfere with each other? My ideal situation would be if 2 of the 3 jacks could be setup to work off the same remote and work simultaneously and the 3rd jack operates independently. I am in the design stage of a special trailer project and am hopeful I will be able to incorporate this particular jack into the design.

asked by: Charlie W

Expert Reply:

Anything that uses a wireless remote does have the potential to interfere with another wireless device. The best solution would be to use hardwired (traditional) powered jacks to avoid that issue completely.

I recommend a different approach using one of the Phoenix jacks, # UF38-944055, and then using a stabilizer with 2 motors like # UF39-941705.

Please note that jacks are not meant to hold up a trailer indefinitely. You would need to place jack stands under the trailer if it needed to be lifted for longer than a few minutes.

expert reply by: Michael H