Gooseneck trailer jacks

[brokenhornmw]

Hello name is Michael and I am looking for some info.

I own a 25ft gooseneck trailer that I put a heavy camper 3k in the front and use the remaining deck to carry my jeep.

I have to hand crank the Jacks to lift the trailer to connect to the truck. I want to install a 12v motor gbx so I do not have to hand crank.

Do you think this combo will work?

uxcell DC12V 6W 6RPM 8N.M Reversible Worm Gear Motor High Torque Speed Reducing Electric Gearbox Motor-JCF63R - - Amazon.com

 

[TheFarmerInAdell]

They make 12v Gooseneck trailer jacks to replace the hand crank ones. I think they even make hybrid ones that you can use either. I saw some a while ago, but can't seem to find them now.

I'm not sure the motor you posted would have enough strength to crank the jack. It only produces 6 ft-lbs of torque. Alot more effort than that is put into cranking that jack.

Do a search for 12v gooseneck trailer jacks (or "landing gear" as it is sometimes called).

 

[brokenhornmw]

Yeah I have seen them I dont want to replace the existing landing Jack's. Need to find an add on to replace crank handle to help load/unload trailer

 

[aczlan]

What I would do, is to find a socket that will fit over the the shaft that the handle on the jack fits into, then drill holes in the socket to match the holes in the shaft and put a bolt through it. Then put an adapter and hook it up to an 18 volt battery-operated drill. That will be the simplest and cheapest way to run your jacks up and down.

Aaron Z

 

[brokenhornmw]

sounds good but I am not sure that will work. These are the landing Jack's of the gooseneck. I know I have done that with RV stabilizing Jack's though

 

[brokenhornmw]

Talk in an hour flying to Phoenix

 

[Redlands Okie]

Long ways to go to get a electric jack.........

 

[flyerdan]

First thing I would do is find out how much torque is required to move it at the most burdened spot in it's travel and go from there. That's easy enough to do, and I'm sure you'll find it requires far more than the 6 ft.lb. item linked.

 

[ddbackhoe]

I have to hand crank the Jacks to lift the trailer to connect to the truck. I want to install a 12v motor gbx so I do not have to hand crank.

Here’s a place to look.
Search Results - Towshop Trailer and RV Parts

 

[not2old]

I've used a cordless drill to power the landing gear on my 5th. wheel for years. I just welded a large nut on the shaft where the crank goes. It's also at least twice as fast as factory powered landing gear. Make sure to have a suitable wrench available in case the drill quits.

 

[brokenhornmw]

I guess I never thought about it.
I will see if that can work.

 

[ddbackhoe]

I've used a cordless drill to power the landing gear on my 5th. wheel for years. I just welded a large nut on the shaft where the crank goes. It's also at least twice as fast as factory powered landing gear. Make sure to have a suitable wrench available in case the drill quits.

Is that on a 2 speed jack, single or dual? Trailer loaded or unloaded? You just pulled the handle off and welded a nut there? Isnt it just a round shaft with a ~ 1/4 hole? Hmmm, my horse trailer has hydraulic jacks but the dump and equipment don’t....This maybe a simple enough mod to keep a drill motor in the truck with an adapter.

 

[not2old]

It's a 25ft fifth wheel and it doesn't seem to matter about loaded or not. It's the standard hand operated landing gear, the same as most trailers, only one speed. The hand crank has an off-set of about a foot from the main shaft. I would expect it to work on any hand crank.

 

[ddbackhoe]

It's a 25ft fifth wheel and it doesn't seem to matter about loaded or not. It's the standard hand operated landing gear, the same as most trailers, only one speed. The hand crank has an off-set of about a foot from the main shaft. I would expect it to work on any hand crank.

You took the hand crank off and welded a nut to the straight shaft, right?

 

[brokenhornmw]

Mine is something like this but single speed

 

[not2old]

Yes, the hand crank comes off (it's not permanently attached like the one in the picture) and I welded a nut on the end of the shaft. I can post a picture if anyone wants it, but I'm out all day tomorrow and quite busy until Sunday. The landing gear is slightly different than the picture as it's a 5th wheel RV. I haven't bothered doing the same thing on my equipment trailer as I don't use it very often and don't find the hand crank a hassle.