What Gauge Wire Should be Ran to Trailer Powered Jack Motor

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What gauge of ground wire would you recommend I use between battery and gear box. The approx length would be 12.

asked by: Alvin L

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Expert Reply:

I would recommend 10 gauge wire like our part # 10-1-1 (sold by the foot) for wiring up a powered jack motor.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Hello Ralph, thanks for reaching out. The etrailer Electric Trailer Jack #e23ZV will be a great option for you. The jack can be rotated to the side if needed. We have one of these jacks on our trailer here at the shop and I have seen it rotated and…

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Answer 2

For a standard replacement equalizer for your Dexter 13-122 equalizers you'd want the #TREQE1 or for a cushioned version you'd want the part #K71-653-00 which comes with new shackles and bolts. For a kit that includes new bolts, bushings, and…

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Answer 3

A 100 amp hour battery would suffice for powering a trailer tongue jack as well as some other accessories. For this, we have both AGM such as the Bright Way Deep Cycle RV or Marine Battery part #BRW94FR. In order to charge these batteries, you'd…

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Answer 4

From what I could find, your 2016 Casita Spirit Deluxe most likely uses a Dexter torsion axle. The Torflex Lift Kit #K71-707-01 is compatible with Dexter #10 Torflex axles which is likely what you have. This lift kit raises your trailer frame by…

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Answer 5

Hi Tye! The head on the etrailer Electric Trailer Jack - Drop Leg - A-Frame - 22-1/2" Lift - 3,500 lbs #e79GV is fixed, but all is not lost. Pretty much all A-Frame jacks, including this one, use a 3" on center bolt pattern. So with that…

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Answer 6

Hello Michael. So, we do not sell the Andersen WD hitch here, but it is something I am familiar with. I also just spoke with an associate of mine who has some experience using the Andersen WD hitch so I can definitely give you an honest opinion on…

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Answer 7

There isn't an easy way to rotate just the head on an A-frame trailer jack such as #LC285318 or your 1817941. What you can do is rotate the entire jack and bolt it back down. This will result in a greater than 90 degree rotation but is the only…

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Answer 8

According to the specifications of the Electric A-Frame Tongue Jack, #LC285318, from Lippert, the jack motor can draw a maximum of 30 amps at 12 volts. The closer to the capacity of the jack (3,500 pounds) the more power it will draw. I have included…

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Answer 9

This is a great question that there isn't exactly a great answer for. Hitch extenders not only put the weight further away from the hitch which would increase the leverage on the hitch, but they also add movement to the assembly which will…

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Answer 10

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…

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Answer 11

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…

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Answer 12

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…

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