question for the experts UPDATED 04/29/15
Just last night when i went out to move the camper back in storage I went to lower the electric tongue jack it would raise but not lower. Now my battery was very low and needs a good charge. Anyway at...
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BurbMan wrote:scbwr wrote:
I would think the low battery didn't have the power to extend the jack due to the weight load. Retracting was aided by the weight on the jack. If it works fine once charged up, I wouldn't worry about it although I would test it a few times.
I disconnect my battery if it's not going to be used for awhile, and throw a charger on it before connecting for a trip, if necessary. You can get a quick disconnect for it.
^^THIS^^
Takes more power to run the motor when there is a load on it, so if it runs in both directions when the battery is charged the jack is fine.
BTW, you came to right place looking for experts LOL.
You know i keep telling my employee's in my department that i'm the expert. :B
I also told them that i thought i was wrong one time along time ago but turns out i was mistaken. :R LOL
