RV FEATURE
BLACK JACK TRAILER JACK INSTALLATION
The Black Jack is available in three different model options . We opted for BJTJ-1001 because it ’ s a complete kit that includes everything required to install the jack , except for the tools . If you have some spanners and perhaps a shifter , you should be fine . The brackets have numerous holes , allowing it to fit a multitude of drawbar sizes . High tensile bolts , washers and nuts are provided , and it ’ s just a matter of bolting up the bracket to the drawbar .
The Black Jack unit is then bolted to the bracket , at which point you can connect it to the caravan ’ s onboard 12V power source . The wiring kit is included . As expected , I found a positive cable , an earth cable to run to the chassis or the negative terminal on the battery , some cable joiners and a fuse .
And honestly … that ’ s all there is to it . Fitting the Black Jack is a very simply DIY task but , naturally , see a specialist if you ’ re not confident .
WHAT ’ S INCLUDED
The unit has two buttons : an on / off LED light switch for low light operation , and a button to extend and retract the shaft . Up top , you ’ ll find a handy built-in spirit level as well as a rubber grommet . This grommet hides a special winding point that you ’ d use in the event the van ’ s battery was depleted . Essentially , it ’ s a matter of inserting the provided tool and cranking the Black Jack up or down as required . This is a welcome feature .
The Black Jack Trailer Jack provides an impressive 560mm of vertical travel , which should allow you to hitch and unhitch from any towbar regardless of the conditions . The shaft itself has a number of holes , allowing you to adjust the starting height of the foot section as required – just insert the pin and lock it into place . Easy .
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