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Old 04-21-2013, 07:46 AM   #1
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ram electric tongue jack

In the market for a new jack found some great deals on RAM jacks any opinions or experiences would be appreciated.
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Old 04-21-2013, 11:26 AM   #2
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I just bought a 3500 lb. Barker power jack. It has a 2 year warranty on it.

I should have it tomorrow, can't wait to get it installed!
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Old 04-21-2013, 01:09 PM   #4
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Have not heard that particular brand mentioned here if I recall correctly. Most seem to have Barker and Attwoods.
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Old 04-21-2013, 03:40 PM   #5
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good to know thanks for feedback
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Old 04-21-2013, 04:19 PM   #6
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I have an atwood. It works great. Has enough power to lift back end of truck up to put on my WDH bars.
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Old 04-21-2013, 05:53 PM   #7
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My Barker is great. I have not heard of that brand either.
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Have an Atwood and it works great, but the best thing I can still open my tailgate when hitched. Fiends with other setups can't open their tailgates when hitched. Makes a difference when hauling our dogs in their crates back there.
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Have never heard of that brand. I've had an Atwood on all my previous TTs, and one on my car hauling trailer. In around 15 years, not one problem with any of the jacks. Not saying that RAM is not as good, but I like to stick with brands known to be good, regardless of good $$ deals. JMHO
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Barker 3500 here, no issues.
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Old 05-01-2013, 01:46 PM   #11
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I have an Atwood on my SLX RB285 and have had not on problem. The wife thanks me everytime we hook up or unhook.
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I was at the local RV dealership the other day, the new KZ Spree travel trailers all had RAM electric jacks. I guess if KZ Spree is using them, the must be okay?
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I was at the local RV dealership the other day, the new KZ Spree travel trailers all had RAM electric jacks. I guess if KZ Spree is using them, the must be okay?

Ok or cheap???
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Have an Atwood and it works great, but the best thing I can still open my tailgate when hitched. Fiends with other setups can't open their tailgates when hitched. Makes a difference when hauling our dogs in their crates back there.
Hi What size Atwood did you get? I have dogs in crates also and would like to open tailgate when hitched? I have a 2012 26RKS with an F150 Ford.
If I move the hitch out to the last hole I can get the tailgate by the jack handle but would I like the trailer closer in the hitch so it hauls better.
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I have a RAM 3500 jack which I bought from Amazon. I have only had it a couple of months, but so far it has worked fine. The bubble in the built-in level disappeared, but that is no big deal since I consider that type of level to be pretty useless anyway.
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