Could Breakaway Battery on Trailer Power A-Frame Trailer Jack

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Is it OK to wire an electric tongue jack to the breakaway battery ? Thx

asked by: Skip S

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A breakaway battery won't have the amperage to power an electric jack most likely and even if it could you really need to keep the breakaway battery fully charged at all times so that in emergency situation when needed it will be able to do it's job.

You'd want to have a deep cell battery installed on your trailer or possibly power the jack from 12 power source from 7-way trailer connector.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Aluminum trailer frames or bodies can cause grounding issues so I suggest using a separate ground wire that runs from the rear of the trailer up to the main ground post in the junction box like #38656. You can join the ground wires for the individual…

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Answer 2

The trailer jack should very much NOT be powered by the breakaway battery. That was likely done by the previous owner for convenience. The breakaway battery is a dedicated battery for the breakaway system only. It needs to be able to apply the…

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First you will need to determine if the problem is on your vehicle or your trailer. You can test this by using the Circuit Tester #PTW2993. This will allow you to test your trailer connector for voltage in the correct places when the taillight…

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The best way to power the interior lights in your trailer is with its own independent battery. You will not want to use the breakaway battery. The breakaway battery is only designed to operate the breakaway and will drain extremely quickly,…

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Good morning, Cliff. As of today (3/27/24) we are expecting the #KE33JR tire/wheel combo to be in stock in about 2 weeks. Hopefully this means we can take our own pictures and put them on the site within maybe about 3-4 weeks from now. What I can…

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Answer 6

Hey Isaac! While we don't have one specific all in one kit we do have every component you will need to update your trailer's lighting and brakes. I recommend using the Trailer Wiring Kit item #ET7WK. This includes a 7-Way connector, a…

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Answer 7

The Buyers Products Trailer Wiring Junction Box #3375601101 referenced in your question measures 6.5 inches long, 3.21 inches wide, and 2.5 inches tall when the cover is installed. The mounting holes at each end are spaced apart 7.38 inches on…

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Answer 8

I have attached for you below some common torque values needed for a trailer suspension system but a lot of these will vary by bolt size and other factors. U-Bolts: Varies by Size - 1/2" bolts: 45 ft/lbs - 70 ft/lbs, 9/16" bolts: 65 ft/lbs…

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Answer 9

It's a wire color difference but not a function difference on the pins of the 7-way. The difference comes from the fact that the two different styles are representative of two different areas that uses trailers. Traditional is usually seen on…

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Answer 10

Hey Mike I checked with Westin and I can confirm that the Westin HDX Xtreme Nerf Bars item #W45XV do indeed fit the 2021 Ram 1500 Quad Cab. The instructions on their website say crew cab as well. This is pretty common amongst aftermarket part…

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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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