Electric jack - how do I select one?
I've searched and read several entries regarding pro's and con's of multiple brands. I've noticed each has their share of success and horror stories. I'll sort through that. In reading them, I've ...
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get one with lots of power so you don't wear it out lifting up the truck to put the weight distribution bars on.
And I recommend you get a long extension version - every once in a while you end up on a bit of a hill and you have to jack up the front pretty high to level things out.
I bought the Barker 3500 with 24" stroke about 1 year ago and it works great.
I don't know if the jack will work from just your trailer 7-pin connector without a charged battery on the trailer tongue connected to it. And I plan to never find out as I always travel with a charged battery for many reasons (including it is required by law as others have stated already).
Ed
And I recommend you get a long extension version - every once in a while you end up on a bit of a hill and you have to jack up the front pretty high to level things out.
I bought the Barker 3500 with 24" stroke about 1 year ago and it works great.
I don't know if the jack will work from just your trailer 7-pin connector without a charged battery on the trailer tongue connected to it. And I plan to never find out as I always travel with a charged battery for many reasons (including it is required by law as others have stated already).
Ed
