Troubleshooting Electric Stabilizer Jacks Suddenly Not Working on Trailer

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All stabilizers failed at the same time. They are installed on a 2016 Forest River Super V The motors have power you can hear them turn. One jack will come down but will only retract manually.

asked by: Chuck G

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Expert Reply:

The fact that the electric stabilizers on your Forest River Super V Trailer failed at the same time leads me to believe that the issue is at the power source. It's very possible that the battery has enough juice to send power to the motors but not enough to actually operate the jacks when under load. This actually isn't terribly uncommon.

I highly recommend inspecting your battery to make sure it's fully charged and in good condition. Also check that the power wires are securely attached and that the ground attachment doesn't have any debris or corrosion built up that may be preventing a solid connection.

If this doesn't resolve the issue please let me know and we can continue to troubleshoot.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

On the Lippert Power Stabilizer Jack #LC298707 for your Forest River Evo Trailer Trailer there should be a 20 amp (or higher) fuse/breaker located inline with the red power wire coming from the switch before it reaches the battery. Check to make sure…

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Answer 2

We have actually heard from Lippert about this type of issue and they recommend replacing the 6 amp fuse with a 30 amp fuse. This should resolve the issues you're describing.

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Answer 3

For your electric jack, there are only three possible explanations for your jack not working with a charged battery. Either power is not getting to your motor, your motor is bad, or your ground connection isn't working properly. To test power,…

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Answer 4

I have included a picture showing how the motor and switch wire up on the Lippert stabilizer jack #LC298707.

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Answer 5

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 6

Hey Jeff. There is definitely a correlation between weight and capacity. I've listed the weight of all three of the Power Mountain Tallboy Off-Road Bottle Jacks we have below: Power Mountain Tallboy Off-Road Bottle Jack - 7-15/16" to…

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Answer 7

Hi James! With your GVWR being 7,600 pounds, your loaded tongue weight should be around 760 pounds. With that said, I recommend going with the Weigh Safe True Tow Weight Distribution Hitch - 2" Shank - 6" Drop - 8.5K GTW, 850 lbs TW…

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