Does The etrailer Electric Trailer Jack e23ZV Have A Built In Light?

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Does this have a worklight built into it? How does that get wired up? Is it separate from the normal wires?

asked by: BOBBY

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Hey Bobby, thanks for reaching out. The etrailer Electric Trailer Jacks # e23ZV and # e55ZV do indeed have a worklight built in. Take a look at the picture below. There is not a separate wire for the light. As long as you connect the red wire to 12v power and the black wire to ground the light will operate normally. The on/off switch for the light is on the top/front of the jack housing right by the switch for operating the jack.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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e23ZV Light Example
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Jesse M.

11/3/2025

Hey Bobby, how did things go with wiring up the worklight on your electric trailer jack? Did the built-in switch make it easy to use? Your feedback could help others setting up the same jack.

Mike F.

1/9/2026

@JesseM I saw this question and wanted to jump in. I recently purchased this jack and it works wonderfully, however I noticed the LED light on the front is always on. When I press the switch it just gets brighter and dimmer, but never turns off. I realize that 4 little LED's don't take much juice from the battery, but they are still a draw especially if the trailer sits for a few months. Any ideas about why this is happening or how to actually turn them off outside of disconnecting the power supply every time I park?

Answer 1

Hello. The etrailer Electric Trailer Jacks #e55ZV and #e23ZV do have a manual backup option. You just remove the rubber cap on top of the housing and you can use the included manual crank to raise/lower the jack. Take a look at the picture below and…

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Answer 2

I have provided a picture that shows the jack dimensions. These measurements were taken here by another Expert recently. The outer tube is 2 inches in diameter and the inner tube is 1-3/4 inches in diameter. The bracket to mount the jack uses a…

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Answer 3

Hello JD, Most of the electric trailer jacks use a 3 bolt design, 3" spacing. I looked up the specs on your 2015 Jayco 23 MBH trailer and I see the tongue weight is 480–520 lbs, I recommend our etrailer Electric Trailer Jack - A-Frame - 18"…

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Answer 4

Hello Jeremiah, Great question. The great thing about our etrailer jack #e23ZV is that it comes with a Limited Lifetime Warranty! Yes, you read that correctly. If the jack ever breaks down due to a manufacturer defect, we will replace the jack. We…

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Answer 5

Hello, and thanks for getting in touch. The etrailer Electric Trailer Jacks #e55ZV and #e23ZV will hold up just fine in cold weather. The housing is designed to be water/weather resistant. It even has a manual backup option if you were to lose power…

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Answer 6

Hello Nathaniel, thanks for reaching out. So the etrailer jacks are going to be a great choice from a durability and affordability standpoint. The jacks offer all of the features you would want like a work light, sealed switches and a manual crank…

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Answer 7

Hello Izzy, thanks for reaching out. The necessary installation hardware will be included with the etrailer Electric Trailer Jacks like parts #e55ZV and #e23ZV. You can see the hardware pictured below. It is just 3 bolts that hold the A-frame jack to…

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Answer 8

Hello Raul, Thank you for the pictures. What happened to your cover, baseball sized hail storm? I tried all my tricks but cannot fully identify the jack, I believe it was made by a company that is no longer in business. All the jacks now a days have…

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Answer 9

Hello Johnny, thanks for reaching out. The etrailer Electric Trailer Jack #e55ZV runs off 12v power. The jack has 2 wires so red is positive and black is negative. It is intended to be wired directly to a trailer battery. You could attach the wires…

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Answer 10

Hey Stephany, thanks for getting in touch. The only difference between the etrailer Electric Trailer Jack #e23ZV and the #e55ZV is the weight capacity. The #e23ZV has a 3,500 lb capacity, while the #e55ZV has a 5,000 lb capacity. Because of the…

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Answer 11

I would recommend 10 gauge wire like our part #10-1-1 (sold by the foot) for wiring up a powered jack motor.

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Answer 12

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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