Electric Trailer Jack that Prevents itself From Over Extending and Damaging Itself
Updated 04/17/2018 | Published 04/16/2018
Question:
can you overextend the jacks and is so how do you know how far to let jacks down. We have a broken jack that wont extend. think we extended it lower than should have been let down???
asked by: Paul A
Expert Reply:
There are quite a few powered jacks that you can over extend if you are not careful. It's hard to know exactly when to stop holding the button so the best option is to go with a powered jack that will stop automatically before overextending and damaging itself.
My favorite powered jack to recommend is the Husky Jack part # HT87247 as it has bearings in the screw which allow it to operate quicker and smoother. It also shuts off automatically before topping or bottoming out. Other jacks will allow you to go too far with the jack but in doing so you damage the threads of the screw.
