Replacing Old Manual Jack On 2018 Jayco Jay Flight Travel Trailer - Comparing Electric Jack Upgrades

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I’m replacing a manual jack on my 2018 Jayco Jay Flight 24RBS. Tongue weight is around 750–800 lbs. Is there any reason I’d need the 5K model or is the 3.5K enough?

asked by: Angela

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Expert Reply:

Hey Angela, you’re thinking about this exactly the right way.

Electric tongue jacks are sized based on tongue weight, not total trailer weight. With your 750–800 lb tongue weight, the 3,500 lb models of our etrailer electric trailer jacks # e72QV or # e22QV are already operating well within their limits.

The # e82QV 5,000 lb would give you extra overhead, but it isn’t required for your setup.

If you camp on gravel or uneven ground, the # e22QV (which is the # e72QV plus the SnapPad kit) is a really nice upgrade for added stability.

Angela, are you running a weight distribution system on your Jayco? That could help fine-tune which direction I’d steer you. Sometimes the heavier 5k models are better if you need to lift up the rear of your truck while setting up a weight distribution hitch.

expert reply by: Andrew N

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Answer 1

Hey Mark! All three of these etrailer jacks - the #e72QV 3,500 lb, the #e22QV 3,500 lb with SnapPad, and the #e82QV 5,000 lb with SnapPad - are powered directly through your truck’s 7-way plug. So with your Silverado’s factory 7-way, you can simply…

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Answer 2

Tyler, great question - and it’s definitely more than cosmetic. The etrailer electric trailer jacks #e72QV and #e22QV are mechanically identical 3,500 lb jacks. Same motor, same lift height of 18", same 7-way plug power. The only difference is…

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Answer 3

The SwayPro uses standard 1/4" grease zerks; for grease and a grease gun use LubriMatic Moly EP Grease #LM54FR and Grease Gun #L30200.

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Answer 4

You are correct that in the Blue Ox SwayPro Owner's Manual they do recommend use molybdenum grease on both the hitch ball and the spring bars. The LubriMatic Moly EP Grease #LM54FR in a grease gun, such as #L30480, will work well. You could use…

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Answer 5

Yes, the UltraLube Biobased Moly EP Grease part #LM54FR is a molybdenum based grease so it will work with the Blue Ox Sway Pro Weight Distribution Systems like part #BXW1500.

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Answer 6

If you will be connecting the MB Sturgis Quick Disconnect Propane Hose for Small Appliance #100476-120-MBS directly to your trailer then yes, it will work properly as long as the propane is being run through the camp stove regulator as well. Be…

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Answer 7

The light on the Curt Echo #C51180 should turn blue when it is paired and connected to your phone. It would then turn green when the trailer is connected. First make sure your brake controller is correctly paired with your device, then plug in to…

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Answer 8

When the LED light on the Curt Echo part #C51180 does not illuminate that means the brake controller is not getting power from the 12V pin or the ground is bad. On a 7-way trailer connector, the 12V power function does not need to be connected for…

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Answer 9

If your Bulldog Powered Trailer Jack like part #BD500199 is operating in reverse (up is down and down is up) then most likely it is indeed just a matter of switching the wire leads coming from the switch. This should resolve the issue. If this does…

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Answer 10

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 11

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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Answer 12

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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