Posted 2012-05-02 9:44 AM (#143603) Subject: Stranded friend- I need trouble shoot electric jack
Elite Veteran
Posts: 602 Location: md
Batteries charged, plugged into shore power, nothing, no motor sound. Then plugged into truck as well, nothing. She has to leave today.Thanks for any help!
Posted 2012-05-02 11:05 AM (#143606 - in reply to #143603) Subject: RE: Stranded friend- I need trouble shoot electric jack
Veteran
Posts: 233 Location: Tennessee
She should be able to crank it manually. I had to do this one time when my batteries were bad. It did help to hold the electric switch on while I was cranking.
Posted 2012-05-02 2:00 PM (#143608 - in reply to #143603) Subject: RE: Stranded friend- I need trouble shoot electric jack
Expert
Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
If the jack has easily accessable, external electrical terminals, you might try to use an automotive jumper cable from the LQs B+ battery terminal to the jack's B+ terminal. If it runs, you can conclude that inline fuses or relays as being the source problems.
Most electrical jack problems are caused by dirty terminals or low battery voltage. Cleaning the connections, and adding dielectric grease before they are reassembled, can eliminate many issues.
Posted 2012-05-02 3:59 PM (#143612 - in reply to #143603) Subject: RE: Stranded friend- I need trouble shoot electric jack
Elite Veteran
Posts: 602 Location: md
She says that when the electric jack, equalizer systems, was installed, after market, that she did not get the crank back?I was able to put a charger on batteries to get it to lift up. Alas, she cannot leave til tomorrow! I guess the batteries were completely dead.Thanks !!
Posted 2012-05-03 10:07 AM (#143649 - in reply to #143603) Subject: RE: Stranded friend- I need trouble shoot electric jack
Elite Veteran
Posts: 602 Location: md
I wonder the same thing. and they do not charge when plugged into the truck either?
Anyway, she is on the road, and will take the trailer in as soon as she gets home.
Posted 2012-05-03 12:34 PM (#143657 - in reply to #143603) Subject: RE: Stranded friend- I need trouble shoot electric jack
Extreme Veteran
Posts: 368 Location: Georgia
Most LQs have a "battery" switch .Mine is located at the battery box. I had one before that was up near the bed in the LQ on an interior wall. Is it possible that the switch was turned off? Just something to check.
Stranded friend- I need trouble shoot electric jack
