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Old 07-11-2015, 01:31 PM   #21
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Does someone have the ETI installed Electric Jack option where we can see how they set it up?
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Old 07-11-2015, 03:38 PM   #22
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Does someone have the ETI installed Electric Jack option where we can see how they set it up?
What part of the "set-up" do you want to see? Ours is factory ETI, here are pics without the propane cover in place. SInce the jack just bolts into the coupler ETI does not have any real way to change the installation. A lot of the discussion here is that when you have the front box, the propane tanks and an electric jack in such a small area the motor housing on the jack pushes the propane cover back slightly which then interferes with the box lid. I installed a slightly more streamlined propane tank cover which does not interfere.

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Old 07-11-2015, 04:07 PM   #23
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Part of the reason we got the Atwood Premier. It fits perfectly, its quiet, has a ball bearing drive, a robofoot, manual override, bubble level, lights, and no cutting of the tank cover.
I had the storage box and propane cover infront of the trailer. I followed Robert's mod and installed the Atwood Premier 4K electric jack yesterday. It fitted perfectly. The motor assembly is just slightly half an inch above the propane cover and does not touch anything. Thank you Robert for sharing your mod.

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Old 07-11-2015, 04:59 PM   #24
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The motor assembly is just slightly half an inch above the propane cover and does not touch anything. Thank you Robert for sharing your mod.
You're welcome Tonny. I think it's because the post is about 2" taller than most. Anyway, glad you're as happy with it as we are.
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Old 07-11-2015, 05:23 PM   #25
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You're welcome Tonny. I think it's because the post is about 2" taller than most. Anyway, glad you're as happy with it as we are.
Curse you Robert .. that is what I get for getting mine built just before yours. Wish I did some of your upgrades
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Old 07-11-2015, 05:25 PM   #26
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Curse you Robert .. that is what I get for getting mine built just before yours. Wish I did some of your upgrades
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Old 07-11-2015, 05:57 PM   #27
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If anyone had told me yesterday that Ian (master craftsman of all things mod) would be jealous of one of my fledgling efforts, I'd have said they were crazy..
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Old 07-11-2015, 06:06 PM   #28
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If anyone had told me yesterday that Ian (master craftsman of all things mod) would be jealous of one of my fledgling efforts, I'd have said they were crazy..
We should have him post pictures of "Buttercup". Under its own topic of course.
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Old 07-12-2015, 10:37 AM   #29
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Do you feel that you have adequate ground clearance with the robofoot attachment ?
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Do you feel that you have adequate ground clearance with the robofoot attachment ?

I'm not completely sure. The foot does hang down a bit from the hitch when retracted, and mine doesn't actually come up to 90 degrees- more like 80. I'm thinking a bungee strap to keep it tied up high when I'm underway. If that doesn't work out, I'll probably just retrofit it with a drop leg.

The other concern is when the campsite slopes upward in the front. Normally you'd just crank the tongue way down to achieve level. With the robofoot, you're slightly more limited in how far down it can go. I'll be trying it out in a few spots and see if it poses a problem or not.
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Old 07-12-2015, 12:35 PM   #31
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We DO NOT have room on our 2013 15. It wouldn't even be close to level on our slightly sloped driveway. We LOVE the jack(Atwood 3000). The foot also as stated does not retract to 90 degrees. On our 15 it would be the lowest hanging item in the hitch area. So.... We have a Robo Foot we'd let go cheap that will be a better fit on a 19 or 21 and will fit any jack with the two left to right holes on the extended post.
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Old 07-12-2015, 12:54 PM   #32
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We DO NOT have room on our 2013 15. It wouldn't even be close to level on our slightly sloped driveway. We LOVE the jack(Atwood 3000). The foot also as stated does not retract to 90 degrees. On our 15 it would be the lowest hanging item in the hitch area.
I'm not surprised. The smallest trailers (of any brand) typically have quite low tongue height, and don't need this sort of hardware, which was invented for the larger "trailer on stilts" style that has become common.
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I'm not surprised. The smallest trailers (of any brand) typically have quite low tongue height, and don't need this sort of hardware, which was invented for the larger "trailer on stilts" style that has become common.

I agree. Just looking at its design, it's clearly for a larger trailer with a higher tongue. One trip will let me know if it works on my 19.
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Our 3000 model with Robo Foot towed just fine behind our Frontier. As for upslopes, the foot does pose a small problem. However, the foot can be removed without tools (just a clip to remove a pin) or, although I haven't tried it yet, it looks as if the foot can be held in an upright position while lowering the jack. This would effectively shorten the jack plenty. But like I said, I haven't tried that yet.
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I'm not surprised. The smallest trailers (of any brand) typically have quite low tongue height, and don't need this sort of hardware, which was invented for the larger "trailer on stilts" style that has become common.
It came with the jack, I didn't order it and really didn't expect to use it, just thought I would try it and pass on my experiences with it to the forum. Couldn't find the jack without the inclusion of the Robofoot. I like the idea and if I had a bigger trailer, it would make a nice addition.
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... just thought I would try it an pass on my conclusions to the forum.
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Do you feel that you have adequate ground clearance with the robofoot attachment ?
Hello Bob,
I selected not to use the robofoot. I used 6" detachable caster wheel or 6" foot plate with pin. The robofoot is 11" tall and my top of trailer tongue height is 19". I assume that it will have enough ground clearance. I have not try to attach the robofoot to the jack.

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Old 07-13-2015, 04:22 PM   #38
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Huh....I had the Atwood 3000 installed by ETI (delivered in November), but there was no robofoot that came with it. I'm not sure I'd use it anyway, I prefer the yellow cone to keep the jack movement to a minimum. I do carry a wheel and a foot plate also.
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I inquired about buying the Atwood 3000 and 4000 without the robofoot.


Hello Robert,
It is only soldwith the robo foot.The unit could beused without it and by just putting a standard foot on it, but that will loseabout 5 inches off the total travel of the jack.Thank you. Jeff
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