Hi. I bought a Ford Expedition in September and the back hatch door hits the switch on the electric tongue jack and can’t open. Can the control box be rotated slightly to allow clearance? Or, do I need to rotate the entire tongue at the attachment point? Is a 10,000 lb, 7 1/2” long hitch extender a safe option? Also, how do I update my vehicle on this site? Thanks in advance!
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Originally posted by BirdieGirl View PostHi. I bought a Ford Expedition in September and the back hatch door hits the switch on the electric tongue jack and can’t open. Can the control box be rotated slightly to allow clearance? Or, do I need to rotate the entire tongue at the attachment point? Is a 10,000 lb, 7 1/2” long hitch extender a safe option? Thanks in advance!
RobRob & Barb
2022 RAM 3500 Big Horn, 6.7 Cummins HO/Aisin
2022 Solitude 378MBS
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My son had the same issue with his SUV and pop up trailer. I just rotated the jack and it gave him about 3/4" of clearance to open the hatch.
JimJim and Ginnie
2024 Solitude 310GK - 2020 F350 Dually
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There are several styles of electric jacks. Some the head can be rotated easily, some require tapping, and some you are stuck with rotating the whole assembly something like 120 degrees.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5S4u0bikvI is an example of rotating one style.Joseph
Tow Vehicle: 2024 GMC K3500 Denali Ultimate Diesel
Coach: 303RLS Delivered March 5, 2021
South of Houston Texas
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You might find this discussion interesting... I was able to rotate my stock tongue jack with my 200MK/Ford Ranger and get enough clearance. When I updated the tow vehicle to a F-150, even that did not clear. After much research looking for a jack that would clear, with no luck, I finally went with the Jack-e-Up.
https://gdrvowners.com/towing-and-hi...gate-clearance
- Eric P. (2021 Transcend XPLOR 200MK)
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