Need To Replace Electric jack On 8.5'x16' Enclosed Trailer

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I need to replace the electric hitch jack on my 8.5x16 enclosed trailer. I have an extended hitch and when I my tailgate it still hits the the hitch. Is there a jack better designed to for clearance?

asked by: Cash H

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Hello Cash, thanks for reaching out. You are needing an A-frame jack, correct? We do have a good option for you, but there is not anything specifically designed for tailgate clearance. That said, I recommend the following:

- etrailer Electric Trailer Jack - Drop Leg - A-Frame - 18" Lift - 3,500 lbs # e23ZV

This is a 3.5K rated electric jack. It has a waterproof switch, LED light, and a manual backup option.

As far as tailgate clearance, you can try rotating the jack 120 degrees to see if that helps the tailgate clear the housing. I have heard of this helping with clearance in some cases. If not, you will just have to disconnect the trailer before dropping the tailgate.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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etrailer Electric Trailer Jack e23ZV
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Cash H.

10/20/2025

Thanks for your help much apprecated.

Jesse M.

10/21/2025

@CashH Of course! Glad to help. Come back anytime you need anything!

Cash

10/22/2025

@JesseM What is the dimensional difference between e23ZV and e79GV and how wide are they at the top? I found a the picture showing dimensions of the e79GV but not the other one.

Jesse M.

10/23/2025

@Cash So both jacks are pretty similar in size as far as the top of the jack. The housing on both is approximately 5-1/2" wide x 7-1/2" deep x 7-1/2" tall. The only real noteworthy difference is the overall height, and the amount of total lift.

Answer 1

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 2

Hey Bill, The distance between all 3 bolt holes is 3" on center on the etrailer jack #e23ZV. If you were to remove the footplate from the jack the overall height would be 27-1/2", with the footplate it comes in at 29-1/2". What kind of…

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Answer 3

The mounting plate on the Lippert electric jack #LC285318 is designed in such a way that it would not line up quite right if you turned the jack (the head by itself cannot be turned). The easiest solution to this problem is to use a longer ball mount…

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Answer 4

I spoke with my contact at Lippert and he confirmed that the Lippert Components Power Tongue Jack 1817941 #LC285318 can be rotated to be best orientated for you. The jack can be un-bolted, rotated, and reinstalled.

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Answer 5

Hey Sherill, there isn't a swivel foot available for the etrailer electric jack part #e23ZV because you really shouldn't be parking on terrain uneven enough or unlevel enough for that to be an issue as the trailer could roll away. Generally…

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Answer 6

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 7

Hello Ralph, thanks for reaching out. The etrailer Electric Trailer Jack #e23ZV will be a great option for you. The jack can be rotated to the side if needed. We have one of these jacks on our trailer here at the shop and I have seen it rotated and…

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Answer 8

Hey Chris! The black wire on the etrailer Electric Trailer Jack #e23ZV is just a ground wire. Realistically you can ground it however you want but I would say running it to the frame with a self-tapping screw as indicated in the instructions is the…

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Answer 9

I do have a hitch extender for you that can be used for towing a trailer but the Blue Ox Hitch Extender for Tow Bars part #BX88265 that you referenced is intended for flat-towing only as with most of Blue Ox products for that matter. The 10,000 lb…

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Answer 10

There are 4 screws on the bottom of the bottom cover holding it to the top. And if you remove the cap on the very top of jack #LC285318 you will see 2 more screws. With all the screws removed you should have no problem with the cover. These very…

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Answer 11

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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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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