Power Tongue Jack X17Z?

[LongIslandCamper]

We are looking for Christmas ideas for my parents new camper and are looking at a power tongue jack. We are new to the RV scene so we are clueless.

Any ideas?

[Rustic Eagle]

Here's a couple:

Electric jack: http://tweetys.com/ultra-electric-jacks.aspx

Patio Mat: http://www.campingworld.com/category/patio-mats-rugs/47

Shore power extension cord-30amp: http://www.campingworld.com/shopping...h-handle/57721

Keep warm/cool: http://www.popupgizmos.com/

Bob

[jwstewar]

I highly recommend the Barker VIP series tongue jack. Mine has been flawless for 2 years now. Only issue I've had, I had a ladder fall over and bust the motor cover. I called Barker, they sent me a new one out free of charge - they even paid the shipping. Top notch company and I highly recommend it.

[Terry]

I have the Barker as well and I love it. One of my favorite add-ons - especially if you have spring bars.

[clutch]

Be sure and get on big enough to lift not only the trailer but also partly raise the back of the truck. It makes putting the spring bars on a LOT easier.

[jim44646]

Ditto on the Barker. I love mine

[hotrod51]

Bought my Barker this summer on EBAY I installed on our Eagle 230SL, switched to the new trailer we love it.

[Quahog]

I also added the Barker VIP and it's the best mod I've done yet. Makes raising and lowering the trailer an absolute breeze!

[tinlizzie23]

Never had a Barker, but hear they are good ones. I put an Atwood on my last TT, before getting the 5er, and it always worked great. I also currently have an Atwood on my car hauling trailer, and it too has given me no trouble for about 11 years.

[jim44646]

A patio mat is another great accessory. I got mine on sale at camping world. I wish I'd got one sooner.

[LongIslandCamper]

How does the power tongue jack get installed? Is it as easy is just pulling out some bolts to take the old jack out and then put in new bolts with the new jack with a socket set?

How is it powered exactly? Does it attach to the battery? Does it have it's own battery?

[Terry]

Basically it is three bolts come out and you remove the manual jack, then reattach the electric jack. It is grounded through the bolts and the you run a fused hot wire directly to the battery. I am over simplifying a little, but there is not much too it. If you go to the Barker site, I believe there is an online .pdf at the Barker site or look at my signature and it is in there.

[campingdog]

Are you getting this for the X17Z? If so, you really need to discuss this with the owner. The 17z has weight limits that could greatly be compromised by the addition by a power jack. If I was going to add this kind of weight to my 17Z I would get an extra propane tank or battery. Just wanted to make you are aware that this could be a problem because of the weight limits.

[Rustic Eagle]

Campingdog,

Welcome to the Jayco forums!

Your correct that when working with a limit CCC that weight becomes important, especially when it's added to the A-frame area (tongue). For reference, I believe that an electric jack weights in the neighborhood of 20lbs to 25lbs.

Bob

[Larry G.]

Took care of any questions/potential problems and had ours installed by our dealer.

Besides I would have screwed up something.

[LongIslandCamper]

Originally Posted by campingdog

Are you getting this for the X17Z? If so, you really need to discuss this with the owner. The 17z has weight limits that could greatly be compromised by the addition by a power jack. If I was going to add this kind of weight to my 17Z I would get an extra propane tank or battery. Just wanted to make you are aware that this could be a problem because of the weight limits.

Thanks for the input. Yes, the 17Z. My parents don't really keep anything in the RV when traveling. They try to put as much as possible in the truck. That should help offset any added weight of the power jack, right? We're still new to the game.