The tongue jack belongs to the towing side of my equipment purchases. Its mounting footprint and power connection make it a separate planning item from the hitch, trailer plug and other towing hardware.
I bought Bastion Electric Trailer Tongue Jack as part of my camper van equipment.
The tongue jack belongs to the towing side of my equipment purchases. Its mounting footprint and power connection make it a separate planning item from the hitch, trailer plug and other towing hardware.
Where it fits my build
While fitting the heater below the passenger seat, I worked underneath the van on the intake, exhaust, fuel filter and pump mounts. The black substance visible on the undercarriage was Fluid Film Black, which I had applied across the underbody while leaving the exhaust parts uncoated.
Much of that session was spent lying on my back. I recorded how cramped the space was and how tiring it became to hold my head up and work with both hands around the mounting points.
The underside of my van during the heater pipe and mounting work.A later view of the fuel-line and wiring route beneath the van.
My build notes
The diary separates the coating already present beneath the van from the heater work happening that day. The photos are useful for seeing the available working space and the location of the lines and attachments.
The available space under the van affected the pace of each mounting task.
Alternative products
Two alternatives to compare
The Lippert and RAM alternatives also use electric A-frame tongue-jack layouts. The housing, controls and drop-leg arrangement are the visible differences to compare.
Lippert 285318 Electric Tongue Jack
The Lippert 285318 is an electric A-frame trailer tongue jack. Its housing includes lights and a manual override arrangement.
The RAM EJ-3520-BBX is an electric trailer tongue jack with a drop leg. Its black housing combines the drive mechanism and controls above the mounting area.
