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

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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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Answer 8

Hey Bryan, that's a good question. The pricing can definitely be misleading, but I wouldn't use it to judge the quality of the tire. A lot of that comes down to promotions, inventory, and whether you're looking at a tire by itself or…

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Answer 9

Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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Answer 10

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 11

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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Answer 12

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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