Ways to Power an Electric Trailer Jack without a Trailer Battery

Updated 10/17/2013 | Published 10/16/2013

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Stromberg Carlson Electric Trailer Jack - Drop Leg - A-Frame - 23" Lift - 5,000 lbs - Black

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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires

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Question:

I saw a post on your website that explained how to convert a Bulldog electric jack to using a 7 way connector. Im interested in the Atwood product and wondering if it could be converted similarly to either the 4 flat or 7 way connector. I called Atwood tech support and the lady there said I dont know how you would go about doing that - ask a dealer.

asked by: Wayne

Expert Reply:

Typically we recommend running a powered jack like the Stromberg Carlson Electric Trailer Jack # JET-5000, from a 12 volt battery, but if you wanted to run it to a 7-way you would need to run the power wire to the 12 volt accessory circuit of your 7-way.

There would not be a way to run this product to a 4-way since there isn't a 12 volt power source on 4-ways. If you have a 4-way you would need to convert it to a fully functional 7-way first. For that you would want to use a 4 to 7-way Adapter part # ETBC7. I attached installation instructions for the product for you to check out also.

expert reply by: Jameson C