Best Solution For Gaining Tail Gate Clearance On A-Frame Trailer Tongue Jack

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Im considering a new jack because I cannot open my tailgate fully with my current jack FIX 3500. The presenter in one of your videos states this Ultra-Fab jack can be turned 90 degrees to eliminate tailgate obstruction. Is this accomplished by rotating the jack head? Mounting holes.are not symmetrical so mounting in different holes is not feasible, in my opinion. Also, if rotating the head is possible with this model is head rotation possible with other Ultra-Fab models? Thank you for your help

asked by: Ramon R

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Since the Ultra-Fab Electric A-Frame Jack # UF97FR has a triangular bolt pattern it would rotate the jack 120 degrees and may or may not work for your application. There are other jacks which have multiple mounting patterns on the flange like the Phoenix # UF38-944040 which will allow for 90 degree placement on the jack.

A much simpler option I find is to use an extended Ball Mount # BH20 or a extended Drop Shank # EQ90-02-4600 if you have a weight distribution hitch. This means no mater what trailer you connect to you will have the tailgate clearance you want. You will need to measure your current ball mount or drop shank to verify if they will give you enough clearance. The Ball Mount # BH20 is 13-1/4" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the hitch ball hole. And the Drop Shank # EQ90-02-4600 is 14" from the hitch pin center hole to the center of the vertical adjustment holes. This is approximately 6" longer than a standard drop shank.

expert reply by: Bud M

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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

It will indeed work; I just checked with Lippert for you and was able to verify the correct toggle switch for your Lippert Power Stance Electric Trailer Jack #LC69VR (which is the 813748), is the following: - Replacement Extend/Retract Switch for…

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Answer 3

It's a smart idea to go from a manual A-frame jack to an electric jack because it is so much easier, and there is a great option that will work for your travel trailer that makes using the jack super simple. The jack I recommend for you is the…

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Answer 4

The Lippert Electric Trailer Jack part #LC285318 would likely be a direct replacement for the existing tongue jack. That said, there is a newer upgraded model in the Lippert Power Stance Electric Trailer Jack part #LC69VR so this is what I recommend…

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Answer 5

The Ultra-Fab Electric A-Frame Jack #UF97FR is our lightest electric tongue jack at only 22lbs. This jack has an 18" lift with a 3,500lb capacity. It also includes a 5-1/2" drop leg to give a total lift of 23-1/2".

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Answer 6

Yes, you can connect the ground wire to your trailer wiring and then the 12V power wire from the Ultra-Fab Electric A-Frame Jack #UF97FR to the 12V supply pin on your trailer 7-Way (11 o'clock pin when you're looking at the face of the…

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Answer 7

The first step in troubleshooting an electric trailer jack like your Lippert Electric Trailer Jack with Footplate #LC285318 is to use the manual override instead of the power to see if the issue is mechanical or with power. If you're able to get…

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Answer 8

Since the Ultra-Fab Electric A-Frame Jack #UF97FR has a triangular bolt pattern it would rotate the jack 120 degrees and may or may not work for your application. There are other jacks which have multiple mounting patterns on the flange like the…

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