Are Fuses Needed on the Wiring for the Bulldog Powered Drive Trailer Jack BD500200

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I just received my Bulldog electric jack yesterday. It will be used on a Platinum 3 horse, bumper pull. Would it be advisable to install a 30a fuse or relay to protect the trailer wiring and/ or the jack wiring? Im not sure what the hot off the truck is fused at.

asked by: Shorty

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The Bulldog Powered Drive a-frame trailer jack # BD500200 is circuit protected internally so additional fuses or breakers are not required. The jack should be ran off of a trailer mounted battery and not off of the 12 volt circuit through the trailer connector. Tow package wiring is not heavy enough for the full amperage draw of the jack and it could result in melted tow package wiring and/or a drained vehicle battery.

For a jack that was designed to plug into a 7-Way trailer connector for power I recommend # UF38-944037 rated for 3,500 pounds. I have included a link to a video of this jack for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

Sounds like the inner screw of the Bulldog Powered Trailer Jack part #BD500200 that you have is damaged which would require the jack to be replaced. If it's less than 5 years you might be able to get it warrantied but otherwise you'd need to…

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Answer 2

I had our warehouse measure the Bulldog Powered Drive Trailer Jack - Drop Leg - A-Frame - 22" Lift - 4,000 lbs - White #BD500200 and it measures at 4-1/4" wide as shown in the included diagram. I included a video of the #BD500200 for you to…

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Answer 3

The Bulldog Powered-Drive Trailer Jack, item #BD500200, only has one wire, the power wire. This jack attaches to ground through the mounting hardware and the trailer frame. When wiring the jack to your 7-Way trailer connector you will need to make…

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Answer 4

The Bulldog Powered-Drive Trailer Jack #BD500200 would do well as a powered jack for your 6500 lb trailer. It would also work to jack up your trailer to install the weight distribution system you have. This jack can lift trailers with up to 4,000 lbs…

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Answer 5

The retracted height of the Bulldog Powered-Drive 4,000 Pound Capacity Trailer Jack, #BD500200, is 9-3/4 inches, measured from the bottom of the foot up to the bottom of the bracket that mounts to the trailer frame. I have included a link to a video…

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Answer 6

From the center of the shaft to the front outside edge of the motor housing is 3-1/2 inches. I included some of the mounting plate when I measured for height, which is 8-1/4 inches, since that sticks out over the shaft as well. I also measured from…

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Answer 7

I have a solution for you, but the Bulldog #BD500200 is only going to be about 2" shorter than you current jack, and I think we can do a little bit better than that to make sure that you get full use of the tailgate on your 2019 Chevy Suburban.…

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Answer 8

The specifications we have for the Bulldog Powered Drive Trailer Jack - Drop Leg - A-Frame - 22" Lift - 4,000 lbs #BD500199 (Black) and #BD500200 (White) are the correct ones. We take these measurements ourselves and the 31-3/4" extended…

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Answer 9

To determine if this powered drive trailer jack will fit on your existing trailer and current set up you will need to measure from the center of the current mounting jack rearward. The Bulldog powered drive trailer jack that you referenced needs at…

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Answer 10

For your Bulldog Electric camper jack #BD500200 will run just fine off of any 12V battery. Often the trailers that use these jacks will have other components they will run as well like lighting, vent fans, etc so it is recommended to use a deep cycle…

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Answer 11

If your 4K Bulldog A-Frame jack like part #BD500199 or #BD500200 is struggling under the tongue weight of a 14,000 lb trailer then I would have to agree that it likely isn't getting the power it needs from the 7-Way on your truck and using a…

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Answer 12

The distance from the top of the mounting plate to the bottom of the housing on the Bulldog Powered-Drive Trailer Jack, #BD500200, is 13 inches.

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Are Fuses Needed on the Wiring for the Bulldog Powered Drive Trailer Jack BD500200

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