Electric Trailer Jack Recommendation for a 2008 Starcraft 34RT

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Would you go with this one or is it over kill. Its between this one and the 3000lbs jack. Keep in mind I also will have 3 dirt bikes 600 lbs and gear loaded into the front cargo area.

asked by: Kevin

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When choosing a jack for your trailer, you will want to keep in mind that the jack only needs to lift the tongue of the trailer. It will not need to support the weight of the entire trailer. After doing some research on your 2008 Starcraft 34RT, it looks like your tongue weight is around 350 lbs dry. Based on the information I found, plus the additional weight of your dirt bikes and gear, the 5,000 lb weight capacity of the Stromberg Carlson Electric Trailer Jack - Drop Leg - A-Frame - 23" Lift - 5,000 lbs - Black, Item # JET-5000, should be more than enough for your trailer. Getting a jack with a higher capacity than you actually need is actually a great idea. It causes the jack to work faster and last longer.

I strongly recommend verifying the tongue weight of your trailer when it is loaded and ready to tow before purchasing a jack. I have attached an FAQ article on how to determine your trailer tongue weight for you to check out. Again, verifying your trailers tongue weight is always the best way to verify what you will need.

expert reply by: John H

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Answer 1

Since you have already tested the switch and found it to be defective it will need to be replaced. The original part is no longer available, but could potentially be sourced through an electonics supply store. If the jack has more problems and must…

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If your Husky Brute Electric Trailer Jack is only making a clicking noise and you have checked the power source there are a couple of other issues that may be occurring. Start by checking your ground connection to ensure it is secured to a clean,…

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The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached…

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I spoke with my contact at Stromberg Carlson and she told me that the Stromberg Carlson Electric Trailer Jack #JET-5000, sits 23 inches above the mounting location on the A-frame coupler.

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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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Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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From the center of the tube to the furthest part of the motor housing on the Stromberg Carlson Electric Trailer Jack item #JET-5000 measures right at 5-3/4". The distance from the mounting bracket to the top of the jack is 23". This jack…

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To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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A BT8 spindle would have a diameter of .99 of an inch where the bearings would both install and would have a diameter of 1.24 where the great seal would ride. That would require a hub part #AKIHUB-440-2-1K for an idler hub. A BTR spindle would have…

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To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 12

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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