How Would Bulldog Powered Drive Trailer Jack # BD500199 Power from Battery Box

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How can I hook this jack up to an onboard battery installed in a tounge box as the jack only has one wire

asked by: Ronald D

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Expert Reply:

There should be a grommet on the battery box that has a wire ran to it currently that you could fit the power wire of the Bulldog jack part # BD500199 into to run it from. This grounds through the mounting hardware so you do not have to wire that in any way.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I went out to our warehouse to assist with the dimensions of the Bulldog Powered Drive Trailer Jack - Drop Leg - A-Frame - 14" Lift - 4,000 lbs - Black #BD500199. From the top of the mounting plate to the bottom of the motor housing is 12-7/8…

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Answer 2

Technically, your A-Frame Bulldog Powered Jack, Item #BD500199, can be powered by the 12 volt circuit on a 7-Way trailer side connector which is in the 1 o'clock position where the wires connect if looking at the back of the 7-Way connector.…

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Answer 3

Yes, the Bulldog Powered Drive Trailer Jack - Black #BD500199 can be wired to either a battery or to the 7-way. If you wire it to the battery you'll be able to operate the jack any time, as long as the battery has a 12v charge. If you wire it to…

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Answer 4

Technically, you could attach an electric jack, such as #BD500199, power wire to the 12 volt circuit on a 7-Way trailer side connector. If looking at the back of the 7-Way where the wires attach it is in the 1 o'clock position. But the vehicle…

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Answer 5

When we installed the Bulldog Powered Drive Trailer Jack #BD500199 on the utility trailer we ran the power wire to the 7-way junction box. When demonstrating the jack the 7-way was plugged into a 12 volt power source similar to the power that will…

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Answer 6

What you described is actually the best solution! Connecting your battery to 12V Power wire from the 7-Way on your trailer is a great way to provide a maintenance charge on your battery to operate a Bulldog jack like part #BD500199. Mounting a…

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Answer 7

It sounds like either the battery that the Bulldog Powered Drive Trailer Jack part #BD500199 is powered by is not getting a complete charge or I know you said you have double checked the ground but since the ground is through the mounting hardware…

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Answer 8

Yes, you can absolutely wire the Bulldog Powered Drive Trailer Jack #BD500199 through your battery disconnect, and you are right that you will want to use a 30-amp fuse. The jack won't draw power when it is off but if you like the idea of added…

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Answer 9

If your 4K Bulldog A-Frame jack like part #BD500199 or #BD500200 is struggling under the tongue weight of a 14,000 lb trailer then I would have to agree that it likely isn't getting the power it needs from the 7-Way on your truck and using a…

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Answer 10

I do have a way for you to power your Bulldog Powered Drive Trailer Jack - Drop Leg - A-Frame - 22" Lift - 4,000 lbs - Black #BD500199 without having to install a 12v battery on your 24' concession trailer, but I do not recommend hooking the…

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Answer 11

The Electric Jack w/ Footplate #EJ-3520-BBX we carry only has a single black wire used for powering the jack. My best guess is that the second wire you have is some sort of ground wire, but you'll need to trace it back towards the junction box…

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Answer 12

That small metal tube you mentioned is the clutch release for the motor of the Stromberg Carlson Electric Trailer Jack #SC63VR. If you were to need to manually raise or lower the jack you'd insert that metal piece into the side of the motor to…

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