Repairing Guides

how to repair electric tongue jack

by Emie Rodriguez Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
image

Fixing the travel trailer tongue jack was pretty simple. All I had to do was remove the protective cap at the top, re-insert the crank into the gears and fasten everything back into place by hammering in the new roll-pin.

Part of a video titled Power Tongue Jack NOT WORKING?? Watch THIS Video!
3:27
4:33
There is not a fix for it and you will require a new power tongue jack.MoreThere is not a fix for it and you will require a new power tongue jack.

Full Answer

Why is my electric tongue jack not working?

For your electric jack, there are only three possible explanations for your jack not working with a charged battery. Either power is not getting to your motor, your motor is bad, or your ground connection isn't working properly.

How do you fix a tongue jack?

1:413:32How to Repair a Tongue Jack Quickly - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipBasically what you would do is just take another nail and drive the shared part out of the hole. AndMoreBasically what you would do is just take another nail and drive the shared part out of the hole. And start over again with another one obviously this isn't a permanent fix.

How do you replace the switch on an electric tongue jack?

0:043:31Power Tongue Jack Switch Replacement - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipUsing a phillips screwdriver loosen the two screws on the front of the tongue jack securing the baseMoreUsing a phillips screwdriver loosen the two screws on the front of the tongue jack securing the base to the top of the case repeat this on the back side for the remaining two screws.

Where is the fuse for electric tongue jack?

0:251:12How To Locate Fuse on RV Power Tongue Jack - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipFollow your power wire it'll usually disappear down somewhere here just keep following. It. UntilMoreFollow your power wire it'll usually disappear down somewhere here just keep following. It. Until you eventually find something that looks like this that's your fuse holder pop that open.

How do you repair a tongue jack on a trailer?

1:164:12Repairing Your Trailer Jack Drive Screw - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThere is a slot on the bottom of the gear. Slide out the pin and remove the washer raise the trailerMoreThere is a slot on the bottom of the gear. Slide out the pin and remove the washer raise the trailer to allow for the inner tube and drop leg to be removed.

Can a trailer jack be rebuilt?

Rather than going through the expense of buying a new jack and having it welded on or reattached to your trailer, you can simply rebuild the one you've got and save quite a bit of money.

How do you manually lower an electric tongue jack?

0:121:09How to Manually Override an Electric Power Tongue Jack By Lippert ...YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipWe turn this clockwise to extend. And then counterclockwise to retract and that's another technicalMoreWe turn this clockwise to extend. And then counterclockwise to retract and that's another technical minute from jake wild at lippert components.

How do you lubricate an electric tongue jack on a trailer?

0:545:20Lubricating Your Jacks | Oliver Travel Trailers - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYou would simply apply a new grease. Every 12 months inside the pivot point. Once you've applied theMoreYou would simply apply a new grease. Every 12 months inside the pivot point. Once you've applied the grease you'll simply place the head back onto the jack leg.

How do you take the cover off a Lippert power tongue jack?

0:101:58Power Stance Tongue Jack Head Cover Replacement V1 - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipRemove the two phillips head screws retaining the bezel to the head. Cover remove the rubber capMoreRemove the two phillips head screws retaining the bezel to the head. Cover remove the rubber cap that conceals the manual override access port remove the two phillips head screws contained.

Why is my electric tongue jack blowing fuses?

Inspect the trailer jack wiring to see if there is any loose connections and frayed or damaged wiring that could be shorting causing the fuse to blow. Also, if the jack has been extended too far, then trying to move the jack back into position will draw more amps then normal operation. This would cause the fuse to pop.

How do you change an inline fuse?

0:461:45EASIEST way to add an in-line fuse - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipWe'll have a lot more confidence to know that this is safer just in case one of the wires. ShortMoreWe'll have a lot more confidence to know that this is safer just in case one of the wires. Short directly to ground it'll pop the fuse. Rather than heat up the battery.

How many amps does a trailer jack use?

Under load, the motor draws 24-25 amps and the motor is fed by a 12 gauge wire. The best practice is to power the jack via a trailer mounted battery. You can use the 12-volt accessory circuit from the 7-way to maintain the battery, but it cannot charge a depleted battery.

How do I fix my boat Jack?

1:395:25Trailer Jack Repair - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipHappy there's a little pin that holds the crank to the gears to lift the up and down cracked. SoMoreHappy there's a little pin that holds the crank to the gears to lift the up and down cracked. So this is the pin.

How do you fix a stuck trailer jack?

Step 1 How to Repair a Stuck Trailer JackRemove the trailer jack from trailer.Use a 19mm box end wrench to remove the 19mm hex head bolt that secures the jack to the trailer.Slide the jack off the trailer to remove.Be sure to safely support the trailer before removing (With a vehicle or jack stands).

How do you replace the spring on a trailer jack?

0:241:22Replacing a Swivel Pin Kit on Tongue Jacks - Step-By-Step - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo you can insert a new cotter pin into the hole in the handle bend. The end of the pin with yourMoreSo you can insert a new cotter pin into the hole in the handle bend. The end of the pin with your pliers. So it stays in place. Then you'll be able to once more swivel your jack on and off the ground.

How does a tongue jack work?

It uses 12-volt DC electrical power, usually from the trailer's onboard battery, to electrically extend or retract the trailer leg. You raise or lower the front of the trailer for a couple of reasons. To hitch and unhitch the trailer from the vehicle towing it. And also to level the trailer front to rear.

Product Page this Question was Asked From

I would definitely check both the in-line fuse and your ground connections, as those are probably the next most likely culprits after you've verified the battery is in good shape. Make sure the ground wire is securely attached and there isn't any corrosion or debris getting in the way of a solid connection. 71104

Follow up Questions

I would definitely check both the in-line fuse and your ground connections, as those are probably the next most likely culprits after you've verified the battery is in good shape. Make sure the ground wire is securely attached and there isn't any corrosion or debris getting in the way of a solid connection. 71104

image
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9