So I have decided to switch out my manual tongue jack for an electric one and wondering if 3000 pound is enough or if I need the 3500 pound jack? I have a 24' gulfstream TT that is about 4100 pounds GVW. I have not weighed the tongue on a scale but assuming 10-15% tongue weight should be about 410-615 pounds. Would I be OK going with the cheaper and smaller model or do I need the 3500 pound capacity?

The 3K will do it, but I'd buy the 3500 just because. My 2500 does just fine though.

Check the size of the hole that your current tongue jack goes through. The "popular" Barker jacks are different between 3000 and 3500. Don't forget to add a good quality fuse in line with the power feed to the jack.

I have a 2 1/4 and the one I'm looking at (ultra fab), both the 3000 and 3500 fit my frame. Just wondering if it's worth the extra $$ for the larger jack.

This is an easy call. If money is tight, go with the cheaper one. It will do the job. If money is not tight, get the larger one. A year from now, you won't remember the few $$ you saved and you'll have what should be a better jack.

Don't forget you're lifting up the back of the tow vehical also when installing the WD bars.

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APT
Explorer
Jul 15, 2013
I am very happy with the Ultrafab 3502 refurbish for under $100 shipped. Either will do fine for your TT and TV. Remember, you are sometimes raising the rear the the TV along with the TT tongue, thus the 3000+ pounds instead of just 600.
ata3001
Explorer
Jul 15, 2013
Don't forget you're lifting up the back of the tow vehical also when installing the WD bars.
EldIr
Explorer
Jul 15, 2013
This is an easy call. If money is tight, go with the cheaper one. It will do the job. If money is not tight, get the larger one. A year from now, you won't remember the few $$ you saved and you'll have what should be a better jack.
Faribo
Explorer
Jul 15, 2013
I have a 2 1/4 and the one I'm looking at (ultra fab), both the 3000 and 3500 fit my frame. Just wondering if it's worth the extra $$ for the larger jack.
docnascar
Explorer
Jul 15, 2013
Check the size of the hole that your current tongue jack goes through. The "popular" Barker jacks are different between 3000 and 3500.

Don't forget to add a good quality fuse in line with the power feed to the jack.
coolbreeze01
Explorer
Jul 15, 2013
The 3K will do it, but I'd buy the 3500 just because. My 2500 does just fine though.

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