Recommendation For Gaining Tail Gate Clearance On Travel Trailer Camper Tongue Jack

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The Ram 3500 electric jack on my camper will not allow my tailgate to open when connected to my truck and the jack head cannot be rotated. Do you carry an electric jack that allow the head to rotate 90 degrees? Thanks!

asked by: Ross C

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I do have a recommendation for you rather than replacing your Jack # EJ-3520-BBX with one like the Bulldog # BD500199 which can be mounted sideways. You can switch to a longer Ball Mount # BH20 or Shank # EQ90-02-4600 to move your hitch ball further back. This means no matter what trailer you are towing you have the additional clearance. To verify the ball mount or shank is going to work you will simply need to compare their length against your current unit to ensure it gains you enough clearance.

expert reply by: Bud M

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From the center of the jack tube to the outside edge of the head cover on the Bulldog Powered Drive Trailer Jack #BD500199 is 4",and the head cover extends out 1" from the edges of the jack tube. I've attached some diagrams for you to…

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Answer 2

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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Your picture didn't make it through and I am not sure what product you are interested in.

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The top of the motor housing on the Bulldog Powered Drive Trailer Jack #BD500199 is approximately 21-1/4" tall from the top of the mounting flange. From the center of the tube forward to the edge of the housing is approximately 4".

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Hey Todd. The best way to extend your 7-way connector is to use the TorkLift Wiring Harness Extension item #TLW6021. This is essentially an extension cord for your vehicle's 7-way connector. It measures 24" long. Or you can purchase the…

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Answer 6

Swapping out the shank of your Equal-i-zer WDH with a larger 18" shank would push the trailer back an additional 6" for more clearance but there's no way for me to confirm that your trailer would completely clear the tail lights on your…

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Answer 7

If you need to tow with the tailgate down so you can haul your ATV in the truck bed then the most common solution for this is to use an extended weight distribution shank, the Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank part #EQ90-02-4600. This should provide…

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Answer 8

Congrats on your new purchase! There isn't a hitch extender that is compatible with a weight distribution system but I do have a solution for you. You can use the Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank item #EQ90-02-4600 so long as you have the standard…

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The Curt Weight Distribution Shank, 14 Inches Long #C17122 will work well with your Fastway e2 Weight Distribution. This Curt weight distribution shank measures 14 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the adjustment holes,…

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Answer 10

Using a standard hitch extender isn't going to be your best option because they will reduce the weight capacity of your hitch and you'll have trouble finding one long enough that is rated high enough for your 7,000 pounds travel trailer. A…

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Answer 11

I assume you want to lower your tailgate with the trailer hooked up? If that's the case, I don't recommend a hitch extension as they reduce capacity and add another failure point. That said, what you can do is switch to a longer weight…

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Yes, you can use the Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank #EQ90-02-4600 with a Reducer Sleeve #325-GH-007 on your 2022 Ram 2500. I do highly recommend using a Roadmaster Quiet Hitch #RM-062 to remove the excess play from the receiver to the hitch. Having…

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