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mfoster711
Explorer II
Jun 28, 2014

Powered jack recommendations

Any recommendations on a brand/type of powered aframe jack? My trailer did not come with one and that will be my first mod. Here are all the power jacks ETrailer sells and I was going to order one from them:

Etrailer power jacks

Dumb question:
Also, are the weight ratings on these jacks specific to the hitch weight of the trailer or the whole trailer? I assume if I have a hitch weight of 600lbs then all of these listed are fine since the lowest rating is 2500 lbs.

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  • old_guy's avatar
    old_guy
    Explorer
    Jun 28, 2014
    the first jack I ever bought was a barker. had to put switches in once and it lasted me 20 years. I gave it to my son and he used it for two years, he traded in his TT so he gave it to his cousin., who used it until he traded off his TT. with a track record like that I will buy nothing unless it is a barker.
  • fla-gypsy's avatar
    fla-gypsy
    Explorer
    Jun 28, 2014
    Get a minimum of a 3500 lb jack of any of the major brands. I use an Ultra-fab and it has been excellent for 9 years
  • samsontdog's avatar
    samsontdog
    Explorer
    Jun 28, 2014
    I have had Atwood , Barker, Ultra Fab. The first two were very good but the new Ultra Fab never lasted two years and repaired twice. It was junk !! Get the 3500
    Barker or Atwood and you will be happy !
  • Sandia_Man's avatar
    Sandia_Man
    Explorer II
    Jun 28, 2014
    Along with the tongue weight a power jack must be able to lift the rear of the TV in order to install WD/SC bars. I purchased a 3500# Barker and have had no issues over the last 6 years lifting our 10K TT and 3/4 ton crewcab. Most any brand will do the job, Atwood has a large following with their brand of power tongue jacks.

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