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Old 06-09-2020, 05:31 PM   #1
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Electric Trailer Jack on/off switch

I was under the impression that the on/off switch controlled power to the up/down switch but awhile ago I noticed the up/down control worked no matter the position of the off/on switch, so what is it for?
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Old 06-09-2020, 06:18 PM   #2
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Probably the jack light.
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Old 06-10-2020, 02:01 PM   #3
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As Dan said, it's for the light.
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Old 06-11-2020, 07:07 AM   #4
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I suppose under some circumstances that light might be useful.
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Old 06-11-2020, 07:12 AM   #5
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I don't think I've ever used that switch except to make sure the light was off.
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I have used when we arrived at campsite later than we planned. Came in handy. Luckily that has only happened a couple times in the last 20 years.
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Old 06-11-2020, 01:35 PM   #7
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Jack Switch

Generally, there is no On and Off switch for the jack. Its only Up or Down. The On Off switch is for the light on the jack body.
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Old 06-11-2020, 01:47 PM   #8
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Generally, there is no On and Off switch for the jack. Its only Up or Down. The On Off switch is for the light on the jack body.
Now... where have I seen this before?
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Now... where have I seen this before?
Maybe post #2?[emoji6]
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Old 06-11-2020, 04:13 PM   #10
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That switch is for the light and can easily be accidentally turned on during daylight without noticing. When I first got my trailer it was winter and parked in a spot not visible from inside the house. Next time I checked the trailer I had a dead battery.

For this reason and general security I have the jack on a separate keyed switch.
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