Bludisptr Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 Good afternoon. We are looking to replace our manual tongue jack with an electric one. We have a 21' toy hauler. We are looking for recommendations and information. We thank you in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed ke6bnl Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 Best price, that can't have too much tongue wright Quote 2000 National RV Sea Breeze 5th wheel 30ft. So.California 1950 F1 street rod 1949 F1 stock V8 flathead 1948 F6 350 chevy/rest stock, no dump bed shortened frame. 1953 chevy 3100 AD for 85 S10 frame 1968 Baha Bug with 2.2 ecotec motor 170 hp, king coil-overs,etc 1970 Baha Bug wihg 2332cc, King coil overs and everything else there is. 1998.5 Dodge 2500 4x4 Cummins, turbo, trans, injectors, lockers, bigger turbo,edge EZ upgrades for towing 35" BFG's, air dog lift pump etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 Like Ed said, buy one large enough for your heaviest tongue weight. Home-made tongue weight scale Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 I bought mine from Amazon and installed it myself. They have a wide range in prices so shop carefully. As long as you have some way to prop up the trailer tongue while you remove the old one, it is a very simple job to install one. I wouldn't but the least expensive but neither would I get the most expensive. One nice feature to have with one is a way to crank it up manually in the event that it were to fail. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldjohnt Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 Over the years I've seen several of those units fail, often its the switch that burns out from excess current or heat. If I were to buy one Id get one the next size HEAVIER WEIGHT RATED and use the next size bigger wire then called for. Good heavy oversized wiring and a good well charged battery that powers them may extend their life. John T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philipclopez Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 (edited) We have a Lippert power blade jack for several weeks. I love how it works with just one click. I think this unit will exist for many years. Edited January 28, 2021 by Philipclopez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjim Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 Pretty much what everyone else said but reitterating I would not get one with out a back up crank system that is on the jack at all times. I bought one at harbor freight and my only gripe is the crank is separate so I have to store it, remember where I store it and I am not crazy about the way it works (crank part) That being said I have only had to use the the crank twice but not because the jack itself failed. As long as I had power the jack always worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 2 hours ago, bigjim said: I bought one at harbor freight and my only gripe is the crank is separate so I have to store it, remember where I store it and I am not crazy about the way it works (crank part Mine didn't come with a crank but there is a removable plug that allows you to use a socket wrench on it if needed. I got mine from Amazon. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjim Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 Mine came with the crank but it has its own type connection under the plug but is not as good as being able to use a socket. I had considered converting it so I could use a socket but don't want to jinx myself into needing to use it too often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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