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02-18-2013, 03:16 PM
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Electric Tongue Jack Question
I have a Jayco Jay Flight 26 bh I think the weight is roughly 5000 pounds..If I were to get one of them push button automatic tongue jacks what size or weight would I need to get it rated for and does anyone have any recommendations as to which one to get and which ones to stay away from????? Thanks in advance...
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02-18-2013, 03:34 PM
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Since you asked for recommendations, I would go with a Barker 3500. Built in Michigan, not Asia.
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02-18-2013, 05:58 PM
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Not to mention the Barker also has a 2 year warranty.... Just like our Jayco's!!!!
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02-18-2013, 06:15 PM
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Thank you guys ..
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02-18-2013, 08:29 PM
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Electric Tongue Jack Question
If you've never had an electric tongue jack, be prepared to be in heaven. I'll never own a trailer without one again. Makes hooking up or disconnecting a 2 minute affair, tops, with my equalizer hitch.
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02-18-2013, 08:48 PM
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That was the first "toy" I bought for our 1985 TT. Every trailer after that had one.
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02-18-2013, 08:55 PM
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I agree they are great! I also agree on the Barker. I have had mine for over 2 years and have not had any problems.
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02-19-2013, 03:37 AM
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I own this jack and I really like it. I wouldn't go back to cranking by hand ever again! http://www.amazon.com/Husky-87247-45.../dp/B004OK77L2
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02-19-2013, 12:02 PM
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get the most powerful one you can... you will not regret it. In an emergency I can actually change the rear truck tire using it <not recommended tho>
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02-19-2013, 12:03 PM
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Not to be different, but I have had several Atwood electric jacks over the years, with not one problem, period. There are several different weight ranges to choose from. JMHO
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02-19-2013, 12:17 PM
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Yup, I've got an Atwood too. Love it!
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02-19-2013, 01:51 PM
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Electric Tongue Jack Question
Our new Jayflight came with an Atwood and so far it works peachy.
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02-19-2013, 02:25 PM
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The only problem for the Barker, to me at least, is you can not put a wheel on it. I have to move my HTT into a very tight space and having the ability to put a wheel on the jack and move it those last couple of feet really helps. Without the wheel I would have to spend way to much money on a heavy electric dolly. I just ordered that Huskey looked like the best one for my money.
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