Power Tongue Jack - Barker or Bulldog?
After a few days of hooking and unhooking during my hitch install and adjustments, we have decided that an electric tongue jack is the next addition to our TT. I've been doing a lot of searching and ...
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The Barker VIP 3500 on my previous TT lasted through 13 years of use and abuse. The cover developed a crack about six years in, allowing water to enter and corrode the limit switches, and they sent me new ones free of charge. Made in Battle Creek, MI since 1953. When the no-name jack that came on my current Coachmen dies, I'll buy another Barker.
In fact, I might not even wait that long--the factory jack seems to labor when lifting the truck and trailer to hook up the spring bars...
Whatever brand you decide on, a cover is a good idea (see above). Even a small plastic pail will do the trick.
In fact, I might not even wait that long--the factory jack seems to labor when lifting the truck and trailer to hook up the spring bars...
Whatever brand you decide on, a cover is a good idea (see above). Even a small plastic pail will do the trick.
