Well the weather has me eager to camp and I could not wait any longer to get the Sunny out. I decided the best time to try and pull it out of its storage spot was early one morning while the ground was still frozen. Its still to cold to de-winterize the water lines but I wanted to put the new jack on and start checking things over for the upcoming season. If all goes well and the weather cooperates we are headed to Fish Creek the 3rd week of April for a few days.
I pulled the TT out with no problems and backed it into my garage.
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I chocked the tires and placed blocks under the hitch and a jack stand for extra safety.
I removed the 3 existing bolt holding on the jack.
After removing the old jack I cleaned the rust and old paint from the frame so the new jack would sit firmly on the frame.
New jack ready to install
The jack tube fit perfectly through the upper hole but was too large to fit through the lower hole.
I used my air drill with a reamer to enlarge the hole
After enlarging the hole the jack fit perfectly, I installed the provided bolts using the provided star washers. The star washers provide the ground for the jack. I also added wire loom to protect the wire.
I tie wrapped the wires to the jack tube and ran them up to the battery.
I installed crimp connectors for the circuit breaker, I used heat shrink connectors and put anti corrosion grease on the wires before crimping.
The jack called for a 40amp breaker that I picked up at local Auto parts
Completed project, Lets Camp!!
My propane tank cover is a little harder to get on as the jack motor sticks out the back. I figure for the few times I take it on and off it wont be a problem.
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