Posted 2006-01-31 9:37 AM (#36289) Subject: Putting a new jack on a trailer
Now a Righty...
Posts: 3
Location: Sin City
Does anyone know about what it costs to do this?
If for instance I had a one speed jack and wanted to put an electric jack on it. Do I have to change the entire thing to a two speed in order for the electric one to work or should I go with a hydraulic? I know the hydraulic is more money but, if I had to replace the entire jacking mechanism it might be a better option.....
Posted 2006-01-31 10:03 AM (#36291 - in reply to #36289) Subject: RE: Putting a new jack on a trailer
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Posts: 500 Location: West TN
I believe that Equalizer makes an electric jack for a one speed. I think it is called the El Pac 1. Check out their website for more details and to find a local dealer. We have one on our two speed jack and like it.
Posted 2006-01-31 11:41 AM (#36298 - in reply to #36289) Subject: RE: Putting a new jack on a trailer
Expert
Posts: 1283 Location: Home of Wild Turkey Whiskey
If your handy with a tool or two you can buy Power Gear Slide Out Motors on Ebay($50-$75) they have the gear reduction box on them they make great electric jacks. I have put several of them on. I have one on my 4 Star with a remote button no more getting in and out of the truck to see if the ball is underneath just lower it down with the remote and see. I'm kind of a gadget kind of guy.
Posted 2006-01-31 12:53 PM (#36302 - in reply to #36289) Subject: RE: Putting a new jack on a trailer
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Posts: 1283 Location: Home of Wild Turkey Whiskey
After a couple of private inquires here is a picture of the jack I just put on my 4 Star, I haven't yet covered the wiring because I'm not finished yet(still doing the LQ inside). It is a two speed jack but to make it work good the jack is in the high(hard to crank) position. The black box in the picture is the remote control, it is a remote control for an ATV winch bought on e-bay for $29.00 it comes with a weather proof manual switch and a keyflob remote for up and down(in and out on the winch). Anywho the whole set-up cost me Just under $110. I'll gladly put them together for who ever wants one for lets say $350.00 thats $150.00 less than Equalizer.
Posted 2006-01-31 7:45 PM (#36339 - in reply to #36289) Subject: RE: Putting a new jack on a trailer
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Posts: 246 Location: Northern IN.
Hey, that's pretty slick!! You've got me thinkin' now...bet I could come up with something similar with stuff layin around out in my shop!! WHOOA hold everything....... That's not patented, is it??? lol
Putting a new jack on a trailer
!! WHOOA hold everything....... That's not patented, is it??? lol