If you're still cranking your fifth wheel jacks by hand, the LG-6 electric landing gear system from Stromberg Carlson ends that. This 12-volt dual-motor kit replaces your existing manual front jacks with a fully electric extend-and-retract system, operable from a wired hand control. Designed specifically for fifth wheel trailers, the LG-6 fits into standard drop-pin receiver tubes already present on most fifth wheel frames, making installation a bolt-on project for anyone comfortable with basic wiring and hand tools.
Manual landing gear is one of the most complained-about tasks in the RV lifestyle -- it's slow, it's hard on your back, and it can be downright dangerous on unlevel ground. The Stromberg Carlson LG-6 swaps that chore for a push-button experience. Both legs extend and retract simultaneously under motor power, leveling your trailer faster and with far less physical effort.
The LG-6 ships as a complete kit at 42 lbs and measures 46 inches long x 11 inches wide x 8 inches tall in the box, sized to accommodate the full leg assembly and hardware needed for a standard fifth wheel installation. Stromberg Carlson is a well-established name in fifth wheel accessories, and the LG-6 is their core electric landing gear offering -- purpose-built for the fifth wheel segment rather than adapted from a generic trailer jack.
Independent motors power each leg simultaneously for fast, even extension and retraction without manual synchronization.
Fits standard drop-pin receiver tubes found on most fifth wheel trailer front frames -- no custom fabrication required for compatible trailers.
Corded control pendant lets you operate extend and retract functions from a safe, comfortable position during hookup and unhooking.
Ships as a complete assembly including legs, motors, mounting hardware, and control wiring -- everything needed to replace worn-out or manual jacks.
The LG-6 is aimed squarely at fifth wheel trailer owners whose rigs either shipped with manual jacks from the factory or whose original electric jacks have worn out. Full-timers who hook and unhook frequently get the most immediate benefit -- the time savings add up fast when you're moving every few days. Weekend warriors benefit equally on arrival after a long drive when fatigue makes hand-cranking even more of a chore.
This is also a popular upgrade for older fifth wheel trailers built before factory electric landing gear became common. If your trailer frame has standard drop-pin jack receiver tubes -- which is the norm across most Forest River, Keystone, Grand Design, Heartland, and similar fifth wheel frames -- the LG-6 is designed to drop in without custom bracket fabrication.
Installation of the LG-6 involves four main steps: removing your existing manual jacks from the drop-pin receivers, inserting and pinning the new electric jack legs, routing the 12V power leads to your trailer's battery or breakaway circuit (typically using 10-gauge wire for the run length involved), and mounting the control pendant in a convenient location near the front of the trailer. Most owners with basic mechanical and electrical skills complete the job in two to four hours.
The LG-6 is a natural replacement for factory-installed electric landing gear that has reached end of life. Electric jack motors fail over time from moisture intrusion, corrosion at connectors, and simple wear on the motor brushes and gearbox. If your existing jacks are slow, noisy, or completely unresponsive, the LG-6 provides a fresh-start solution rather than chasing individual motor or gearbox repairs.