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07-24-2013, 11:10 AM
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You definitely are lifting weight off the truck using the Equalizer instructions:
Click here for Equalizer Easy to Use Instrucitons
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07-24-2013, 11:14 AM
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Are these power jack failures from certain years of manufacturing?
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07-24-2013, 04:05 PM
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I have the Husky - Brute Power Jacks Model HB3000, with a 3,000 lb. capacity, 2-1/2″ dia. (#87248)
I thought it was the 4500lb one but I just looked. I lift the truck high enough to slide the 12K Equalizer bars easily on my F250 with a 900lb golf cart in the bed of the truck. Jack works well but on an un-level site, I had it jacked up with a 24" tongue height to get it level, the jack lifted the trailer but the foot shaft sure did wiggle. That is when I bought the jack stands listed in my earlier post.
Has anyone had a Husky fall or fail? Thinking of buying the 4500lb one this winter just to be safe for $206.84 off amazon, what do you guys think?
Sorry for the thread hijack.
crunchman
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07-28-2013, 09:17 AM
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While at the dealer yesterday picking up a few small items, I had a talk with the parts guy about the Lippert jacks. He commented the over ride plug cover being in top is a huge design flaw as water can leak through that and cause damage to the motor and/or other components. As for the jack failing and the front of the trailer falling, they have heard of it but not seen any from units they have sold. All the failures have been the motor quit working. So I have taken a few pieces of black vinyl tape and covered the plug in hopes of helpin keep water out.
His final words were don't take that plug/cover off unless you have to.
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07-28-2013, 10:51 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnIII
While at the dealer yesterday picking up a few small items, I had a talk with the parts guy about the Lippert jacks. He commented the over ride plug cover being in top is a huge design flaw as water can leak through that and cause damage to the motor and/or other components. As for the jack failing and the front of the trailer falling, they have heard of it but not seen any from units they have sold. All the failures have been the motor quit working. So I have taken a few pieces of black vinyl tape and covered the plug in hopes of helpin keep water out.
His final words were don't take that plug/cover off unless you have to.
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I put a plastic bucket over the top of my jack to keep water off it. It's not pretty but works
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07-28-2013, 11:17 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sideout1961
I put a plastic bucket over the top of my jack to keep water off it. It's not pretty but works
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I bought one of these vinyl jack covers. Looks nicer than a bucket and it works well for the price.
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07-28-2013, 12:37 PM
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I think I'm gonna get one of those. Is it only for when the trailer is parked, or can it be used while traveling?
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07-28-2013, 03:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnIII
I think I'm gonna get one of those. Is it only for when the trailer is parked, or can it be used while traveling?
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I keep my cover on all the time except when hitching and un-hitching. It has a draw string on it to keep it tight over the jack head.
This is a $10 "universal cover". The bottom of my Husky jack sticks out a bit but the head is covered. Not the best or custom but works well, so in a couple years I will get a new one.
crunchman
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07-28-2013, 04:55 PM
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I went ahead and ordered one earlier today.
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07-30-2013, 11:48 AM
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crunchman12001, Where di you get the cover? I'm using a plastic bucket now , but the cover looks like a better choice.
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07-30-2013, 01:07 PM
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Steve Jackson
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stg1
crunchman12001, Where di you get the cover? I'm using a plastic bucket now , but the cover looks like a better choice.
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If you look in his post some if the letters are blue this is a link to the website
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07-30-2013, 05:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stg1
crunchman12001, Where di you get the cover? I'm using a plastic bucket now , but the cover looks like a better choice.
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I purchased mine through AdventureRV.net but here are several links to the same basic cover as posted above.
Ultra-Fab Products, Inc.|Manufacturer and Supplier of RV Accessories & Industrial Lift Assists
You might want to look at this link on Ebay, price is $9.95 plus $3.95 shipping.
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07-30-2013, 05:19 PM
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even my 2010 airstream had the same jack, the problem is the plastic gear, if you do not wait until gear stops moving before reversing the jack direction, the gear strips.
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07-31-2013, 12:17 PM
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My cover just showed up in the mail. Going to swing by the camper on my way into the studio and out it on.
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08-01-2013, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by BeagleIL
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That's right. I've had the back wheels of my truck almost off the ground when attaching the bars on uneven terrain. Raising the back of the truck is the only way to get the bars high enough to slide onto the flanges of the trailer.
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08-01-2013, 01:55 PM
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The only thing that went on my 09 is the switch. Now your scaring the $%^& out of me. I like the jackstand idea. Barker VIP in the future.
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08-01-2013, 02:35 PM
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Every time this thread shows up I get a gut punch reaction. IF this ever happened to us I'd take it straight to the dealer's to see if there's frame/structural damage, keeping all my fingers and toes cross while they inspected it.
Scarey stuff!
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08-01-2013, 02:53 PM
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Quote:
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I used an ice cube bag, stays on it tight and its see through so I never have to take it off.
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08-01-2013, 08:39 PM
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you should be lifting the tongue weight off the truck, but not lifting the truck itself, although at 3500 capacity it shouldn't matter.
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08-01-2013, 08:39 PM
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In all honesty, I'm not going to lose sleep over it. Ours came straight from the factory into our possession. Not been rained in much, and I' e been the only one using it. It's covered out of the weather. I'll keep a couple of jack stands handy, and enjoy my new trailer.
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