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Thunder_Mountai
Explorer II
May 24, 2013

Electric trailer tongue jack?

First post in this area. Have Outback trailer shown in signature. Tongue weight of about 450# if I remember right. Would like to replace crank jack with electric model. Darn the prices are expensive for those 2500# jobs. Suggestions anyone?
  • Thanks for the information. Had forgotten about lifting trailer and truck to set the WD bars. Would need some additional capacity to do that with everything loaded. Will check the links and brands suggested.
  • bought my UF 3500 off of Ebay for about $120. it's still working after 5 years of use.
  • I've got a #650 TW trailer and have a #3000 electric jack (Ultra Fab).

    You want the additional capacity when you lift the tongue and the TRUCK when you set your WD bars.. ;)

    All I can say is my jack works great for the last 8+ years and expect it to go forever.. :)

    I don't even remember what I paid for it, but I think I paid around $175 for it?? Well worth it for me! Don't regret the purchase one single bit..

    Mitch
  • It can take a fair amount of power to break the hitch loose form the TV sometimes. A 2500# or higher will serve you well.
    After you've installed it you'll realize it's the best money you've ever spent on your trailer!
  • I've never bought an electric tongue jack - why do you need a 2500# one?

    Bill

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