Determining Tongue Weight and Selecting Electric Jack for 2004 Eclipse Attitude Camper
Question:
How do I determine what the tongue weight is? I have a 2004 Attitude, 5500 lbs, that I would like to change out from hand crack to electric.
asked by: Amber B
Expert Reply:
Your tongue weight is about 10-15% of the loaded trailer weight so if your Attitude weighs 5500 pounds empty plus let's add for example 2,500 pounds, your maximum tongue weight would be 1,200 pounds. An option like Item # EJ-3520-BBX Electric Jack w/ Footplate rated to 3,500 pounds is my recommendation. Using a jack rated over the tongue weight allows for your jack to lift quickly and have a longer life of use. This jack is also simple to operate with just two toggle switches and the drop leg saves you the time waiting for the jack to extend down. The attached video is a helpful resource to get you started.
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