Troubleshooting a Electric Jack that will Extend but not Retract

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hello could you tell me why my tongue jack will only extend but not retract it is bran new we just bought the trailer in 2013 the end of august but have not camp with it it we have been buying thing to get it ready for next year, we went to get it ready for winter when we realize the jack will only extend not retract it work find when they del. the camper it is on a 2013 19fbpr premier bullet. we didnt get any manual with the electric tongue jack

asked by: Deb

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It sounds like the switch in the jack is bad and should be replaced. Typically when an electric jack will go one direction but not the other its because the switch is broken. You might try checking all the fuses on the jack also.

Since your trailer is brand new I would imagine there is some kind of warranty that would cover your jack. I would try contacting where you bought the trailer.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Sounds like your Stromberg Carlson Electric Jack #JET-5000 has power, but does it have a ground to complete the circuit? This jack grounds through the mounting hardware so it would need to be mounted to a trailer that has a solid ground through the…

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Answer 2

Hey Wayne, the first thing I would check is the condition of the battery that powers the jack as well as the wiring connections made to it. Lifting a jack is a lot harder than lowering so if there is an issue with the power or wiring it will show up…

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Answer 3

The fact the your Stromberg Carlson Electric Jack #JET-5000 sometimes works and sometimes doesn't work sounds like you have a ground issue. The ground connection on the Stromberg Carlson #JET-5000 are through the mounting flange so if your…

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Answer 4

Yes, the batteries on the TST TPMS for RVs - Color Display - Signal Booster - 4 Flow Through Tire Sensors Item #TST-507-FT-4-C can be replaced with a CR1632 battery. You do not need to be moving for the sensors to be working, but the flow through…

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Answer 5

Lowering a powered jack is much easier on the jack motor than raising it. Since yours will lower but not raise that would typically indicate that the motor is trying to draw more amperage that it can get or the ground is bad. Either way the problem…

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Answer 6

The first step in troubleshooting an electric trailer jack like your Lippert Electric Trailer Jack with Footplate #LC285318 is to use the manual override instead of the power to see if the issue is mechanical or with power. If you're able to get…

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Answer 7

There is no specific torque rating for shackle bolts. You'll want to ensure that the bolts you use are long enough so that when installed you will have at least 2 threads protruding from the nut. Make sure that the bolt you're using has a…

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Answer 8

There are a few possible reasons why your electric A-frame jack is extending fine but you are having trouble retracting. If the motor is not running at all when you push retract on the jack, the switch itself is likely the issue and it just needs to…

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Answer 9

There is still some troubleshooting you can do, however if the troubleshooting does not solve the issue you're going to either have to reach out to Phoenix for a replacement jack or pick out your own. With that being said, the first thing you can…

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Answer 10

Typically, with built-in microwaves like the Greystone Standard RV Microwave w/ Trim Kit #324-000106, the 110v plug should be routed to an outlet inside a nearby cabinet. If your microwave isn't heating up, you may have a burnt out diode or the…

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Answer 11

There is indeed a built-in fuse on the Furrion Over the Range RV Convection Microwave part #FMCM15SS, it's located at the upper right hand corner on the back of the unit. Therefore, the unit would need to be removed in order to access the fuse.…

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Answer 12

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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