Electric A-frame jack on sale - Escape Trailer Owners Community
Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×

Go Back   Escape Trailer Owners Community > Escape Tech > Modifications and Alterations
Click Here to Login
Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
 
Old 06-25-2016, 12:41 PM   #1
Senior Member
 
Ian G's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: 2014 Escape 19', 1974 Boler
Posts: 470
Electric A-frame jack on sale

Canadian owners, Princess Auto has the electric A-frame jack going on sale from June 28 - July 10 for $169.99 a $95 savings
I installed this jack on my 19' after the original Atwood failed. I like this jack much better than the original, heavier duty, works excellent and is reasonably quiet compared to the others. I see now it includes a remote control 3,500 lb 12V DC A-Frame Trailer Jack | Princess Auto

__________________
Ian & Joan
2014 Escape 19', 1974 Custom Boler "Buttercup", 2021 Lexus GX 460
Escape Key Chains at our Camping Treasures web store || www.Proud-Canadian.com blog
Ian G is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-25-2016, 12:45 PM   #2
Senior Member
 
Greg A's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Trailer: 2015 Escape 19 "Seventy Degrees"
Posts: 3,495
Nice deal.....
Greg A is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-25-2016, 12:54 PM   #3
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Trailer: 1979 Boler B1700
Posts: 14,935
The thing that I noticed about this jack (presumably in the same sale flyer that Ian read) is that the motor is beside the top of the column. Power jacks built this way are shorter than those with the motor stuck on top of the column (like the Atwoods) which could help with tailgate clearance for pickup owners or hatch clearance for SUVs and vans.

This one also has a telescoping foot, so you can pull the pin and drop the foot down, adding to the range of travel compared to jacks without this feature.
Brian B-P is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-25-2016, 01:01 PM   #4
Senior Member
 
gbaglo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 2009 Escape 17B 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE
Posts: 17,136
I see $264.99 at the linked site.
Attached Thumbnails
Screen Shot 2016-06-25 at 11.00.14 AM.png  
__________________
What happens to the hole when the cheese is gone?
- Bertolt Brecht
gbaglo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-25-2016, 01:05 PM   #5
Senior Member
 
Ian G's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: 2014 Escape 19', 1974 Boler
Posts: 470
Quote:
Originally Posted by gbaglo View Post
I see $264.99 at the linked site.
Sale does not start until June 28 (Tuesday), I wanted to give anyone interested advanced information.
__________________
Ian & Joan
2014 Escape 19', 1974 Custom Boler "Buttercup", 2021 Lexus GX 460
Escape Key Chains at our Camping Treasures web store || www.Proud-Canadian.com blog
Ian G is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-25-2016, 01:06 PM   #6
Senior Member
 
gbaglo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 2009 Escape 17B 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE
Posts: 17,136
Aha.
__________________
What happens to the hole when the cheese is gone?
- Bertolt Brecht
gbaglo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-25-2016, 02:38 PM   #7
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: 2016 19 / Toyota 4Runner 2019
Posts: 343
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ian G View Post
Canadian owners, Princess Auto has the electric A-frame jack going on sale from June 28 - July 10 for $169.99 a $95 savings
I installed this jack on my 19' after the original Atwood failed. I like this jack much better than the original, heavier duty, works excellent and is reasonably quiet compared to the others. I see now it includes a remote control 3,500 lb 12V DC A-Frame Trailer Jack | Princess Auto

Easy replacement for the ETI supplied Atwood? How long did your Atwood last? Must say I didn't like the noises it was making on my first trip recently.
__________________
Hugh
hughharden is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-25-2016, 02:43 PM   #8
Site Team
 
rbryan4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
Trailer: 2015 19 "Past Tents", 2021 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB
Posts: 10,222
Ian, it looks like this one has a 7-pin cord so it's used while connected to the tow vehicle?
__________________
"You can't buy happiness, but you can buy an RV. And that is pretty close."
rbryan4 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-25-2016, 02:56 PM   #9
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Trailer: 1979 Boler B1700
Posts: 14,935
Quote:
Originally Posted by rbryan4 View Post
Ian, it looks like this one has a 7-pin cord so it's used while connected to the tow vehicle?
Yes, it is set up so you unplug the trailer from the tug and plug the jack in instead. I suppose the logic is that you only run the jack when unhitching or hitching up, and installation with no wiring work is appealing.

As an alternative, the 7-pin plug on the jack's cord could be changed to a 7-pin socket, to plug into the trailer's cable so the jack would run from the trailer's battery.

I would rather wire the jack to the trailer, so it can use the trailer's battery when the trailer is unplugged, and power from the tug when the trailer is plugged into the tug.
Brian B-P is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-25-2016, 03:20 PM   #10
Senior Member
 
Ian G's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: 2014 Escape 19', 1974 Boler
Posts: 470
Quote:
Originally Posted by hughharden View Post
Easy replacement for the ETI supplied Atwood? How long did your Atwood last? Must say I didn't like the noises it was making on my first trip recently.
My Atwood lasted about 3 months, I did get a replacement under warrantee but I also didn't like the noises so I have a new in box Atwood sitting here
__________________
Ian & Joan
2014 Escape 19', 1974 Custom Boler "Buttercup", 2021 Lexus GX 460
Escape Key Chains at our Camping Treasures web store || www.Proud-Canadian.com blog
Ian G is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-25-2016, 03:20 PM   #11
Senior Member
 
blue_bullet's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Fortine, Montana
Trailer: 2016 21 Escape "Wishbone", 2017 Chevy 2500HD Duramax
Posts: 210
Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian B-P View Post
Yes, it is set up so you unplug the trailer from the tug and plug the jack in instead. I suppose the logic is that you only run the jack when unhitching or hitching up, and installation with no wiring work is appealing.

As an alternative, the 7-pin plug on the jack's cord could be changed to a 7-pin socket, to plug into the trailer's cable so the jack would run from the trailer's battery.

I would rather wire the jack to the trailer, so it can use the trailer's battery when the trailer is unplugged, and power from the tug when the trailer is plugged into the tug.
This looks like an advantage to people like me. Against Dennis' advice we are going with the manual jack thinking we could go power later if needed. Then I learned I think from you, Brian, that #10 wire needs to be pre-wired on the trailer if you want to install an after market power jack at a later date. Looks like this arrangement would let me use the TV as the power source. Too late for the wiring. Our 21 has moved on to Quality Control. July 11 pickup date.

We did get the Jack E-UP to install on the manual jack if needed for tailgate clearance. Looks like it would work on this unit as well.
__________________
Rob
(“You are only young once, but you can stay immature indefinitely.” ― Ogden Nash)
blue_bullet is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-25-2016, 03:24 PM   #12
Senior Member
 
Ian G's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: 2014 Escape 19', 1974 Boler
Posts: 470
Quote:
Originally Posted by rbryan4 View Post
Ian, it looks like this one has a 7-pin cord so it's used while connected to the tow vehicle?
Yes it comes with a 7 pin that you can plug into the vehicle trailer plug, but you just cut that off and wire it directly to the trailer 12V system
__________________
Ian & Joan
2014 Escape 19', 1974 Custom Boler "Buttercup", 2021 Lexus GX 460
Escape Key Chains at our Camping Treasures web store || www.Proud-Canadian.com blog
Ian G is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-25-2016, 04:41 PM   #13
Site Team
 
rbryan4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
Trailer: 2015 19 "Past Tents", 2021 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB
Posts: 10,222
Looks like this is actually made by Stromberg Carlson, and is similar to their Jet 3500 series jacks. It's sold under a couple of other names as well, like Bighorn and XPW.

3500 lbs Electric Power Tongue Jack RV Boat Jet Ski A Frame Trailer camper 12V A | eBay

https://www.popscreen.com/prod/MTU3M...ectric350012v-

If it has Stromberg Carlson parts, those have a good reputation for reliability.
__________________
"You can't buy happiness, but you can buy an RV. And that is pretty close."
rbryan4 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-25-2016, 05:46 PM   #14
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Trailer: 1979 Boler B1700
Posts: 14,935
It could be made by anyone; it does look largely like the Stromberg Carlson, and more closely like the ones Robert linked. "Pro Point" is the better of Princess Auto's two house brands, and the manual (available on Princess Auto's website) is thoroughly branded for them, with no indication of the manufacturer.
Brian B-P is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off




» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Escape Trailer Industries or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:34 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright 2023 Social Knowledge, LLC All Rights Reserved.