Posted 2005-12-27 11:18 AM (#34422 - in reply to #34411) Subject: RE: electric jacks...
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Posts: 500 Location: West TN
We have an Equalizer El Pac 2 on our 24ft. C&C with 10' LQ. It was wired directly into our batteries. We purchased ours through a dealer and paid roughly $400 for it. We had a neighbor install it and it took about an hour to install. If you have the sufficient cutting tools and grips, you could install yourself easily. It does an excellent job raising and lowering the trailer. We would definitely recommend these. You can search the web and find them. There was another post on this site about a month ago dealing with this topic as well. You might find more info about it there. I am not sure about the price difference on the hydraulic units, but unless you have a really large trailer, you might want to look into the electric models. At one time I looked at some hydraulic units and they were around $800 for a basic unit. I have seen some go as high as $1,400. It just depends on what kind you get.
Posted 2005-12-27 4:37 PM (#34435 - in reply to #34411) Subject: RE: electric jacks... hydraulic???
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Posts: 379 Location: Columbia, TN
I've had both and much prefer the hdy, they are about 4 times faster and quieter. They cost about twice as much as elec. but worth it. The one I have now is a Lunde but the Equializer is good also. I only know of one person that had trouble with it bleeding down and the guy who installed it replaced it.
Posted 2005-12-27 10:28 PM (#34445 - in reply to #34411) Subject: RE: electric jacks... hydraulic???
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Thanks for asking... I was about to do the same!We have a 28' (floor) 3 H Charmac with midtack and 10' LQ. It has dual leg Binkley jacks.Dear Hubby is considering an Equalizer Systems' El Pac 2- is that big enough for this trailer? Is there something else out there we should consider?The goal is to avoid Dear Hubby's exasperation, perspiration, and possible expiration when hitching this trailer- any advice from all you trailer experts?Happy New Year and Thanks!
Posted 2006-01-12 3:17 PM (#35394 - in reply to #34567) Subject: RE: Mr. Trailer....electric jacks... hydraulic???
Location: Tuttle, OK
Originally written by lilcashseeker on 2005-12-30 4:15 PM
I have a new trailer (my avitar) just got it and saw a few of the newer models with the push button jack... so I would want to add one...
Sorry I took so long to reply, I have been gone.
Since you already have a landing gear installed, you will probably be best served by adding and electric assist. I have had excellent luck with the equalizer brand. It is very likely that your local dealer can install one for you.
Posted 2006-01-13 3:30 AM (#35412 - in reply to #34411) Subject: RE: Mr. Trailer....electric jacks... hydraulic???
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Posts: 1283 Location: Home of Wild Turkey Whiskey
If you decide to go the elcetric route and you are handy with a tool or two the elctric jack motor/gearbox is nothing other than a slideout motor and gearbox. Do an Ebay search for Slide Motor you'll see. About 65.00 plus frieght, I've adapted about 4 of them now.
Posted 2006-02-07 11:02 AM (#36673 - in reply to #34411) Subject: RE: Mr. Trailer....electric jacks... hydraulic???
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What happens when the power goes out? Can you still crank it down or up? Pictures are ok infact they are great! I wanted to see the guts of it anyway. Thank you for sharing you projects.
Posted 2006-02-07 4:59 PM (#36683 - in reply to #34411) Subject: RE: Mr. Trailer....electric jacks... hydraulic???
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This set-up you could access from the other side I'm going to play with the handle, make some kind of quick disconnect to put in the mid-tack. I also keep a couple of the motors around also. By the way the one in the picture is raising a 8' wide 28' on the floor 4 Star, so weight is not an issue.
Posted 2006-02-07 7:11 PM (#36686 - in reply to #34411) Subject: RE: Mr. Trailer....electric jacks... hydraulic???
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Wow thank you for the pictures, and the infomation, I am handy with the electrical end, and have a friend that is good with the fabrication, so I may be in luck. Your picture and posts inspired me! I have a 4 horse slant weekender package 4star that I will be putting it on. Thanks.
Posted 2006-03-06 8:13 PM (#38352 - in reply to #35412) Subject: RE: Mr. Trailer....electric jacks... hydraulic???
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Location: nc
i put slide out gear box in the search inquiry and came up with two in ebay. They were listed for 300.00 You said in your post they were 60.oo. Where you meaning you found used ones or am I looking at the wrong thing? also in the picture I don't see a gear reduction with the gear box. where do i find that to put on the jack?
Posted 2006-03-07 4:15 AM (#38362 - in reply to #34411) Subject: RE: Mr. Trailer....electric jacks... hydraulic???
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Here is a link for one that is on there now, Auction will probley end at $60-$75 they are not on there all the time. As far as the gear box on my jack, it is a two speed jack but to make it work right it is on the high (fast) side. So if you have a single speed jack the slide motors will work great.
Posted 2006-03-25 3:02 PM (#39505 - in reply to #34411) Subject: RE: Mr. Trailer....electric jacks... hydraulic???
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Location: nc
I only have a normal standard jack. No speeds. Slow hand crank only. I just purchased the slide out motor from ebay and need further instructions on how to set it up. What do i need to buy to use as a switch? What do i purchase to have it go on my ordinary jack?
Posted 2006-05-10 10:21 AM (#41540 - in reply to #39514) Subject: RE: Mr. Trailer....electric jacks... hydraulic???
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I finally mounted it and finished wiring it up. It works, however, it takes forever to move up. I thought it was a cool idea but it takes to darn long to move the jack. I can hand crank 3 trailers before this thing is done. I guess its time to rethink.
Mr. Trailer....electric jacks... hydraulic???
