Could Powered A-Frame Jack be Powered From Breakaway Battery

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Can you hook an electric jack up to the battery for the electric brakes which is 12V 5amps?

asked by: David

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Expert Reply:

You would not want to connect a powered a-frame trailer jack to a breakaway battery like you mentioned. The battery would not have enough power to operate the jack. You'd want to put a second battery on your trailer that would be used for powering the jack or draw the power for the jack from the 12 volt accessory circuit of the trailer wiring.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

It sounds like you're saying it is hooked up to power but it doesn't have the ability to raise the trailer. This could be the batteries or a problem with the wiring. It is probably getting power, it just may not be enough to lift the trailer.…

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Answer 2

The great thing about the gear box on top of the Trailer Valet JXC part #TV94FR that you referenced is that it does not stick out past the main jack tube forward or back once installed so you would need to have have additional clearance. If you check…

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Answer 3

Hi Tom, I have two options to replace the electric tongue jack on your Jayco Whitehawk: Option 1: Electric Jack w/ Footplate #EJ-3520-BBX. This jack is going to be your no-frills 'get the job done' style jack. It has a 3,500lb capacity and…

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Answer 4

Hey Byron, thanks for writing in, and the mounting flange is 5.3" (or 5-5/16") on the Phoenix Electric Trailer Jack #UF38-944040. You made an awesome choice here with the Phoenix as it's as good as it gets for an A-frame jack. The thing…

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Answer 5

I do have some great full replacement options for you but the motors are not replaceable on trailer tongue jacks. There might be one or two out there which are but none of the dozens we carry ever have that option. Instead, I recommend the Phoenix…

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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