18 or 24" power jack?
My camper is in storage about 60 miles away and was wanting to get a new power jack for the front a Barker 3500 I believe. Then I see they are available in 2 lengths 18" and 24". I would think the 1...
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You want to make sure the jack you get is long enough to lift the camper high enough that it will completely clear the ball on the tow vehicle, otherwise you'll be putting stacks of lumber under the jack so it will rise high enough.
If you are ever parked on a slight incline, a spot that has a dip in the wrong direction, or uneven ground, you may find the shorter jack does not have enough lift to clear.
Also, you need to make sure you have enough lift so you can put your distribution bars on. The higher the bumper of the truck raises, the easier the bars are to put on, unless you simply enjoy using a cheater bar to wedge those bars, or chains in (depending upon what system you're using).
Go with the longer one, you won't be disappointed.
If you are ever parked on a slight incline, a spot that has a dip in the wrong direction, or uneven ground, you may find the shorter jack does not have enough lift to clear.
Also, you need to make sure you have enough lift so you can put your distribution bars on. The higher the bumper of the truck raises, the easier the bars are to put on, unless you simply enjoy using a cheater bar to wedge those bars, or chains in (depending upon what system you're using).
Go with the longer one, you won't be disappointed.
