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Hello Dave. To install the Dexter Self-Contained Hydraulic Jack #DX72CR you will need mounting hardware since that is not included. You will also need a 12v battery like the Bright Way Deep Cycle RV Or Marine Battery #BRW44FR to power the jack.
view full answer...The rule of thumb for estimating a tongue weight is 10-15 percent of trailer weight. A 4,600 pound trailer would have a tongue weight between 460 and 690 pounds. Somewhere between a 1,000 to 2,000 pound capacity jack would be fine. Having a jack that…
view full answer...Andy, the Shock Absorber for Roadmaster Comfort Ride Trailer Suspension System #RM-204000-00 measures 11-1/2" long eye to eye compressed, 17-1/2" long eye to eye extended, and the eyelet holes are 12mm diameter.
view full answer...Yes, in order to set your trailer up for use with shore power you will first need an AC distribution panel. For this, I recommend a Progressive Dynamics Series AC Distribution Panel. In order to bring power into the panel you will also need a power…
view full answer...You would choose a side wind or top wind jack based on several factors. Each has its advantages. If clearance is an issue for the radius of a top wind, then you would choose a side wind. The opposite is also true. It is my experience that a side…
view full answer...Hey Rod, The Ark Xtreme Off-Road Jack w/ 2 Wheels #ARK99FR has multiple slots in the outer tube of the jack that the mounting bracket can slot into. In the bottom slot you'd be right around 9-1/2" between the ground and frame with the wheels…
view full answer...In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.
view full answer...Hello Greg, thanks for reaching out. Yes, the Trailer Valet JXS Drill Powered Drop Leg Trailer Jack w/ Footplate #TV36FR will indeed fit a 6-1/2" tall 4" wide I-beam frame. The bracket will fit frames up to 6-1/2" tall and 6" wide…
view full answer...Here is an image I have from the Xtreme Off-Road Swing-Up Trailer Jack #ORJW750D in zinc which will have the same dimensions as the black Jack #ORJW750BD you are looking at.
view full answer...For a jack that is similar and has a bolt-on installation I recommend the Trailer Valet JXS Trailer Jack w/ Footplate #TV64FR. This is a sidewind swivel jack with a 5,000 lb support capacity that fits a frame up to 4-3/4" tall x 3-3/4"…
view full answer...The best way to power the interior lights in your trailer is with its own independent battery. You will not want to use the breakaway battery. The breakaway battery is only designed to operate the breakaway and will drain extremely quickly,…
view full answer...You would not be able to charge your battery through the wiring on your 4-way trailer connector. Since your truck has a 7-way connector, you could maintain the power to the battery but not charge it. To begin, you would need to cut off your 4-way…
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