Why Does My Electric Trailer Jack Beep when the Trailer is Not Hooked Up

Updated 07/24/2017 | Published 07/21/2017

Question:

Why does my electric jack beep while sitting and not hooked up? Is it telling me the battery is low? Thanks

asked by: Renee

Expert Reply:

If you have Phoenix Electric Trailer Jack - A-Frame - 22-1/2" Lift - 4,000 lbs Item # UF38-944040 it will show a red light when there is a low voltage situation. There could still be a low power situation though so you could have the battery on the trailer tested.

If it is a different brand jack there may be something to indicate why it is beeping in the manual. If you do not have the manual tell me the make and model of the jack and I can see if I can find more information on it.

In the meantime I recommend checking the wiring for shorts and making sure the ground location is clean and free of corrosion. If there isn't a ground wire then the jack grounds through its mounting hardware.

expert reply by: Michael H