My current electric jack is about to quit (Ufab). It has become wobbly and clicks or skips every so often as it inclines. I am considering a Barker VIP 3500 capacity for about $240 from Amazon or the Husky Brute 4500 Capacity, for about $206 both free ship and both 2.25 posts.Everyone really praises Barker, but I can't find much about Husky because maybe it is new?Any experience with either is appreciated. Is 1000 lb. capacity drop worth the Barker name. My tongue weight is about 1200 lbs. hooked to a 3/4 T Suburban and using an Andersen hitch which requires some lifting to get the chains off. Both tout ball bearing quiet operation.Thanks for the input if you have it.

I have been doing a little research on this as well. The trailer I have coming has an electric jack, but I don't know if it's the best quality and I'm doing my research in case I have to replace it.The Barkers are definitely highly rated, but there are others that get high marks as well. If I were to buy one today, I would get the Barker 3500# high power with the 24" rise. I haven't seen a Barker with any higher capacity than 3500#. That's definitely high enough capacity for me and my setup, but with your heavier tongue weight and a 3/4 ton with, I'm assuming, stiffer suspension, I might be tempted to go with higher capacity as well... Not sure, just thinking out loud.That's a very good question for the experienced electric hitch buyers/users on the forum. The Husky hitches seem to be fairly well- regarded... I wonder if their electric jacks are built as well. I'll be interested to see the experienced replies...Dean

If I were to replace my current Atwood, I would look for something much quieter.We're early risers, and the stupid thing can wake up the whole campground when I hitch up in the morning.

brulaz wrote:If I were to replace my current Atwood, I would look for something much quieter.We're early risers, and the stupid thing can wake up the whole campground when I hitch up in the morning.I have the Atwood as well and let me tell you ... when hitching up it seems that all eyes are focused on me as if I'm commiting a crime. Last time at the CG I felt like I should get some police tape and wrap it from the truck mirror to the a-frame. :oIt's working just fine but I'm thinking about replacing it with a quieter model and the Barker or Husky were at the top of my list. Let me know which one you choose!

Bulldog 4000(made by Fulton) has a 5 year warranty. Quiet and has worked well for me. Barker has great reputation for customer service.

I also have the Bulldog 4000# with an equalizer type hitch, meaning that when I unhook, I have to lift the tongue while attached to the ball to get the equalizer bars off the hanger. That raises both the trailer front & the back of the pick-up. Have used this on two winter trips and a one year around the USA trip, BUT just recently it stopped extending the entire way (18" originally, now only about 12" or so). I asked a tech about it and he thinks the scew shaft may have bent or is binding at 12". It is still under that 5 year warranty and I will be contacting Bulldog shortly. Otherwise totally happy with it, and it doesn't require lubrication which I also like. My suggestion with equalizer type hitches is to get the heaviest jack you can.

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mrkoje
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Aug 17, 2013
brulaz wrote:
If I were to replace my current Atwood, I would look for something much quieter.

We're early risers, and the stupid thing can wake up the whole campground when I hitch up in the morning.

I have the Atwood as well and let me tell you ... when hitching up it seems that all eyes are focused on me as if I'm commiting a crime. Last time at the CG I felt like I should get some police tape and wrap it from the truck mirror to the a-frame. :o

It's working just fine but I'm thinking about replacing it with a quieter model and the Barker or Husky were at the top of my list. Let me know which one you choose!
brulaz
Explorer
Aug 17, 2013
If I were to replace my current Atwood, I would look for something much quieter.

We're early risers, and the stupid thing can wake up the whole campground when I hitch up in the morning.
Caboose66
Explorer
Aug 17, 2013
I have been doing a little research on this as well. The trailer I have coming has an electric jack, but I don't know if it's the best quality and I'm doing my research in case I have to replace it.
The Barkers are definitely highly rated, but there are others that get high marks as well. If I were to buy one today, I would get the Barker 3500# high power with the 24" rise. I haven't seen a Barker with any higher capacity than 3500#. That's definitely high enough capacity for me and my setup, but with your heavier tongue weight and a 3/4 ton with, I'm assuming, stiffer suspension, I might be tempted to go with higher capacity as well... Not sure, just thinking out loud.
That's a very good question for the experienced electric hitch buyers/users on the forum. The Husky hitches seem to be fairly well- regarded... I wonder if their electric jacks are built as well.
I'll be interested to see the experienced replies...

Dean

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