Posted 2022-10-09 2:37 PM (#185428) Subject: Hydraulic trailer jack problem
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My hydraulic trailer jack won't lift my trailer off the ball of the truck. It will lift the trailer part of the way, just not enough to get it unhooked. The oil level is good and I have the trailer plugged into the truck and also the living quarters is plugged into a 110v outlet. If anybody has any ideas they would be greatly appreciated.
Posted 2022-10-10 6:29 AM (#185430 - in reply to #185429) Subject: RE: Hydraulic trailer jack problem
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I actually just tried placing a small block under each jack and it did lift it off the ball. Do you think I was just reaching the maximum extension of the jack?
Posted 2022-10-11 8:12 PM (#185431 - in reply to #185430) Subject: RE: Hydraulic trailer jack problem
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Posts: 102 Location: Waaaaay back Slaughter Hollow
It sounds like you just needed the extra clearance from the blocks.
Trailers can “settle” into the ground if they are left parked for a while, especially if you have rain and the ground is soft. I always put a board underneath my jacks or HUSH pads. I use 2 or more HUSH pads, depending on the ground and the slope of it.
Hydraulic trailer jack problem
