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

Published 01/28/2016

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Ultra-Fab Electric A-Frame Jack w/ 7-Way Plug - 18" Lift - 3,500 lbs

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Question:

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

Helpful Expert Reply:

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