Has anyone converted his back breaking twist handle to a hydraulic jack? One of my trailers is heavy and even with a two speed jack, tiring to lift. I've read the raves about these systems and wonder if anyone has switched.

I've read about the conversions to electric and noticed the mixed reviews. I've also been aware that some owners have been able to use battery powered drills as a power source. Even in low range, with my gearbox recently greased, the torque necessary to turn my lift handle would far exceed anything except perhaps a 36v set up, or an ac 1/2" drill.

Pros, cons? Thanks

Gard

Husbands always get the static. No respect at all.      Waaaa

Most humble person   Gard

well he's not the only dumbass.We once PUT the tailgate up after unhooking from our old Towlite GN and just as we were driving off,something told me to "look back" and I did so,in time to see the GN coupler take out the tailgate.How's THAT for being one???!!!

You might do it once,but,you sure won't be doing that twice.

gard,

You can replace your two speed with a hydraulic we have done it several times the jack is expensive, but well worth it in my opinion. Installing an electric jack is a lot less expensive you just add a motor to the jack you have, but they are not as nice as hydraulic and draw alot more on your batteries and we have had no problems with hrydraulic jacks and have had some with electric. They were minor and more the trailer manufacturers fault, but they were problems. So I guess it depends on budget both will give you relief from that back breaking crank, but one is just a little more care free than the other.  

retento,

I'm glad to hear all your posts about how much you like your Cherokee they build a great trailer and don't do much advertising so they need people like you to help get people to give them a look.