Agree with Will, jacks outside in new england weather get screwed up, trust me, mine is in less than desirable shape for this reason. Unless you shove a wad of grease in there once a month or so, your gonna have issues with that jack, and it could be dangerous. I only use mine if i have to because its unpredictable. Id reccomend mounting it inside. You wont have to worry about it coming through your windsheild, people asking you stupid questions, weather damaging it, or anyone stealing it.