Tongue Jack Help/Recommendations

[Godspeed999]

This is actually for my 72yr. old father.

2010 RAM 1500 4th Gen 5.7 Hemi

Coachman Freedom Express 292BHDS - Freedom Express - Coachmen RV specs

Equalizer WDH

The factory jack burned out after 1 season and was replaced with an Atwood jack which seemed a lot more powerful. But after 2 seasons, it too has burned out. I think the trouble is a result of trying to place the WDH bars on the 'mounts' by utilizing the jack to lift the coupled truck and trailer high enough to get the bars on. He is using the lever tool, but it's just downright impossible with the amount of sag to do it without the aid of the jack.

Is this wrong?

Looking at other jacks, his RV dealer is talking to him about a Husky or a Bulldog.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

[Bill___Kate]

Spend a few extra bucks to get the highest capacity that will fit in the hole on the trailer (there are a couple of different standard sizes of hole). In my opinion, using the power jack to lift the hitch to allow the WD bars to be installed by hand is the safest way to hook up.

On our last trailer we had a cheapy no-name that only lasted a couple of Seasons. We replaced it with a Barker that was much heavier duty. New trailer came with a Barker ......

With a 1000 pound tongue weight, a power jack is the only way to go ....

[Godspeed999]

Thanks guys. I'm just looking at the Atwood site now. Not sure which of the four duty levels their jack is.

"Choose from Four Jacks
Atwood Power Jacks lift, not merely support, the following weights:
Lightweight ................. 1,500 lbs.
Standard .................... 2,500 lbs.
Deluxe ....................... 2,500 lbs.
Heavy Duty ................ 3,500 lbs."

I'll have to ask and perhaps just get him to step up to a higher rating.

[dcb17b]

yes

[coolbreeze01]

Our 2500# Atwood has been lifting enough weight to do the hitch bars/chains with our bare hands for 6 years now. Good luck.

[Godspeed999]

Is this the common method used for setting WDH bars in place?

[donn0128]

Get the highest capacity one you can find. I would not worry about raising the assembly, just be careful your not trying to lift too much.