Electric power jack-any suggestions?

SoundGuy, sorry if I came across wrong I really wasn't trying to call you out on anything.

I was just curious as to how long ago you bought the UltraFab because my experience has not been good with the two that I have owned and the dealer that is my go to dealer for service quit selling them because of all the warranty returns.

Who knows, I've only had the Attwood for 6 months and I may be singing a different song next summer.

camperforlife wrote:
How many years ago did you buy the one that lasted 7 years?

Nice try :) but I didn't say my UltraFab tongue jack "lasted 7 years" but rather it served the purpose just fine in the 7 yrs I owned it. I sold it after selling our KZ Spree and I'd have no reason to believe it isn't still in service.

If you had read that independent testing report to which I linked earlier you'd know that UltraFab claims a reduction in claimed failure rate of 1.7% of sales in 2010 to just 0.7% in 2014, or 7 out of every 1000 manufactured and sold, a failure rate any manufacture would be proud of. Obviously if owners don't report a failure the manufacturer won't know about it. Whining on internet forums and so-called online consumer "reviews" by those who feel they've been "wronged" serves little purpose if they're not also willing to report any failure to the manufacturer. :S I have no dog in this race - the OP asked for a tongue jack recommendation and I simply gave mine, whether he chooses to go with an UltraFab or something else is entirely up to him. :)

SoundGuy wrote:

jabres wrote:
Why is it though that amazon link below has such terrible ratings on the product?

camperforlife wrote:
It probably because they had the same experience as me, lasted only 3 years with light use. My favorite dealer quit selling them and referred to them as a "two year" jack.

58% 5 star and 4 star rating is terrible? :h

I owned my original UltraFab for 7 yrs, used on 2 trailers, sold it privately after I had sold the last trailer on which it was used. No issues so far with my current 3502. :B

Easy solution though if you don't agree ... buy something else. :R

How many years ago did you buy the one that lasted 7 years? Was it prior to being made in China? While 58% rated it 4 stars or above a full one third of the buyers gave it 2 stars or less, that's a huge number. Yes you are correct about not agreeing and that's why I now have an Attwood which has an 86% 5 star rating.

Just finishing season 2 with my Harbor Freight. It's noisier than most but still does what it's supposed to. My TW in only 500# though. I keep a 1 gallon bucket over it at all times to keep the rain out/off of it. It will lift the rear of my truck loaded with "stuff" to make the engaging of the E2 WD hitch a breeze.

Don't know if I would have bought an HF jack if I used my trailer a lot. We camp 8 to 10 times a year. Not sure about its longevity but I viewed it as a $100 gamble!

LOL you guys a tough! This is like asking if a Chevy or Ford is better.

jabres wrote:
Why is it though that amazon link below has such terrible ratings on the product?

camperforlife wrote:
It probably because they had the same experience as me, lasted only 3 years with light use. My favorite dealer quit selling them and referred to them as a "two year" jack.

58% 5 star and 4 star rating is terrible? :h

I owned my original UltraFab for 7 yrs, used on 2 trailers, sold it privately after I had sold the last trailer on which it was used. No issues so far with my current 3502. :B

Easy solution though if you don't agree ... buy something else. :R

jabres wrote:
Thanks for all the responses! So it seems a lot of people are suggesting the "Ultra-Fab" Product. Why is it though that amazon link below has such terrible ratings on the product?
https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Fab-38-944017-Ultra-Electric-Tongue/dp/B000B8YLQU/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&qid=1472473379&sr=8-19&keywords=electric+tongue+jacks

It probably because they had the same experience as me, lasted only 3 years with light use. My favorite dealer quit selling them and referred to them as a "two year" jack.

Thanks for all the responses! So it seems a lot of people are suggesting the "Ultra-Fab" Product. Why is it though that amazon link below has such terrible ratings on the product?
https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Fab-38-944017-Ultra-Electric-Tongue/dp/B000B8YLQU/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&qid=1472473379&sr=8-19&keywords=electric+tongue+jacks

I'm happy with my Husky 3000. Ball drive, lights, and includes a really handy trailer connector storage bracket. And, the foot is adjustable, so there's about 6" of extra range. The early ones apparently had an issue where gears could break if you drove it past its limits, but the current ones have limit switches.

SoundGuy wrote:

Westcoasting wrote:
This is the model here http://www.ultra-fab.com/new_detail.cfm?mfgnum=38-944016

Unfortunately a dead link. However, that UltraFab 38-944016 isn't a 3500 series tongue jack but rather a 4000 series. Good deal though. :)

New link, hope i got it this time! It is a 3500lb jack. Seems like a good deal for someone.