Best Replacement for the Lippert Smart Jack Electric Trailer Jack

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Hello, My smart jack has been having trouble going up and down. The plastic plate on its crack and I believe moisture is getting in there or has gotten in there. We cover it now. My question to you would what would you recommend for a jack replacement? I was looking at the following model: SC63VR

asked by: Brian S

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The Lippert Smart Jack Electric Trailer Jack part # LC643589 is a good innovative option with memory features but it does have a design flaw in my opinion. The touchpad or controls are on the top of the jack. The reason that this is a problem is because the seals around the controls break down over time and water gets inside ruining the jack. This could be attributed to rough use, bad seals, but the touchpad being directly on the top of the jack means water can come straight in as opposed to the controls being on the face and having a harder time of getting in which is a common design on most other jacks. Unfortunately, we do hear of several others having this same issue with their Smart Jack.

For replacement, the Stromberg Carlson Electric Trailer Jack part # SC63VR would be an excellent option. You will lose the memory feature but you gain capacity (+1,000 lbs) which can work to extend the life of the jack since it does not have to work as hard to lift the same trailer. Longevity in my mind is the most important feature of a jack since they do fail over time with normal use and no one really wants to shell out a few hundred on one every few years. This is also supported by the two year warranty of the Stromberg Carlson Electric Trailer Jack compared to the one year warranty of the Lippert Smart Jack Electric Trailer Jack.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Hey Jon, so in theory the inline Echo Mobile part #C51180 and the under dash part #C27JR should perform the same but we have found that the under dash version works a lot better so it would be the way to go. Overall performance and connectivity just…

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After the Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller #C51180 is installed and paired to your phone it will continue to function as a proportional brake controller whether or not your phone is on. If your phone happens to die mid-trip, the brake controller…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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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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Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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The #84 spindle is just a common way to identify the spindle dimensions typically used for 3,500 lb axles. So instead of listing out the parts, people can just say they have #84 spindles and it's easier to know what fits it. The CE Smith Trailer…

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Hey Bryan, that's a good question. The pricing can definitely be misleading, but I wouldn't use it to judge the quality of the tire. A lot of that comes down to promotions, inventory, and whether you're looking at a tire by itself or…

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Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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