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11-05-2011, 08:24 PM
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Hitch Jack Getting Difficult to Crank
I have a 2010 Jay Feather Sport. The last couple of times that I cranked the hitch jack, it seems to be getting more and more difficult to turn, where I really need to add some extra umph to it.
Do these things require grease or anything? If so, where do you insert the grease fixing? The jack seems completely sealed. I saw no mention of greasing the jack in my owner's manual.
Thanks.
Ray
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11-06-2011, 12:50 AM
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Pry off the cover with a flat blade screw driver. It will go flying so get ready to catch the cover. You can inspect and lube the gears and then push the cover back on. it will snap in place. After 15 years of cranking the one on the old trailer, I was ready for an electric one.
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11-06-2011, 11:56 AM
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Well, I popped the cover off and saw plenty of grease around the bearings, so I don't know why it's cranking so hard. It also seems to be slipping a bit. I sprayed some WD40 in the area where the outer tubular housing slides against the inner one and it seemed to help a tiny bit, but not much.
Perhaps the jack is going bad?
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11-06-2011, 03:30 PM
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Sounds like you did what you could, since you are still under warranty I would take the TT back to the dealer.
Bob
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11-06-2011, 03:46 PM
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Install an electric jack & you'll never have to crank again.
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11-07-2011, 12:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bounder
Install an electric jack & you'll never have to crank again.
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I know we are spending your money , but I agree - if you can go electric you will love it especially if you have to put on spring bars.
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11-07-2011, 05:00 PM
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11-07-2011, 07:04 PM
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Are these things easy to install? Also, I assume they can run off battery power alone?
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11-07-2011, 07:11 PM
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They are easy to install and they do run off the battery. They come with an emergency hand crank also for a backup.
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11-07-2011, 07:13 PM
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very easy. 3 bolts and a hot wire to the battery. Lower both front stabilizer jacks and replace it
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11-07-2011, 10:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dlfeather
snip....... Lower both front stabilizer jacks and replace it
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I would use jack stands to support the TT A-frame for added saftey..., I wouldn't trust just the corner stabilizer jacks when wrenching around the tongue.
Bob
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Reese HP Dual Cam (Strait-Line)
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11-08-2011, 11:50 AM
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1+ Jackstands!
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11-08-2011, 12:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rustic Eagle
I would use jack stands to support the TT A-frame for added saftey..., I wouldn't trust just the corner stabilizer jacks when wrenching around the tongue.
Bob
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it is a jay feather. I would have no problem using stabilizer jacks. each jack is more than likely rated at 5k lbs. I used to raise my trailer by accident with the front jacks just setting up. They are a lot stronger than you think. Looked at camping world and the cheap jacks are rated at 5k each. The better jacks are rated at 7.5k
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11-08-2011, 02:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dlfeather
it is a jay feather. I would have no problem using stabilizer jacks. each jack is more than likely rated at 5k lbs.......snip
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I realize that many stabilizer jacks have a high ratings , but the intended application isn't to be used as a jack so I tend to offer advice on the side of safety in these situations.
We have two Jay Feathers (HTT & TT) in our family and they have the "single arm corner stabilizers", not something I would trust no matter what the rating.
Bob
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11-08-2011, 02:48 PM
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OK I understand the safety issue, but you are not changing a tire here. Even the single arm jacks are rated a 1k each to make 2k capacity on maybe 800-900 lbs. front tongue weight. I still would not have a problem with this. We are talking maybe five minutes. I would not use this setup for a weekend camping trip, but to change out a jack thats probably rated at 1000 lbs to begin with I would not have a problem with it.
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