I've seen a couple of mods that cover folks electric tongue jack With a plastic trash can or 5 gallon bucket. Should I be doing this? Mine has a plastic cover on the top of the jack like this here. I just bought it this winter and was wondering if this was something I should do.
Thanks... -DH
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The first jack I had when it rained water would get in and short out the jack. I called the company and they sent me another one, and so far no problem. I cover because I am OSD and rather be safe then sorry.
2013 Sunset Trail ST32BH 2011 Toyota Tundra Crew Cab
The jacks I've seen (including the one in the link above) are marginally water tight but the switches generally aren't. A cover will keep the switches dry and working longer. A cover isn't mandatory but it keeps it working right and keeps the UV from attacking it so it looks new longer.
If folks have a"Barker" brand jack then they can get a fitted cover that has a lifetime warranty.
I have had two trailers with that same jack and sitting out in the weather has not been a problem. They are designed to be weatherproof. Perhaps if it would get damaged in some way you may want to cover it until you find a replacement cover.
Rich and Joyce 2018 Jayco Jay Flight 21QB 2012 Ford F150 4X4 Supercrew EcoBoost Reese Strait-Line Dual Cam Hitch
