Kirk W Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 What brand of tongue jack would you suggest I buy? I have been looking at them and they have a wide range in prices and some deviation in specs as well. My little trailer only has a GVWR of 3800#. Any thoughts? Brands? Specs? Brands to avoid? Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilishjim Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 I'm clueless Kirk but do make sure it's heavy enough built that accidently backing into it won't let it bend over like quite a few I have seen and make sure it has a manual crank in case the battery is dead. You might check to see which one has a parts list available in case of malfunctions. Jim Spence 2000 Dodge 3500 1 ton QC 4x4 dually 5.9 diesel LB BD exhaust brake, 6 spd manual trans 34CKTS Cedar Creek 5er, Trail-Air hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarome Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 I know it gets mixed reviews, but for your size of rig I would still stick with the Ultra-Fabs. The real trick is to not over extend, but on the other side, they are fairly solid for the use you intend. Just my 2pence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNRon Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 We were very happy with an ultra fab on our TT. I was also very impressed with their customer service when I overextended it an broke an internal pin. They told me how to fix it and sent me a new pin, plus a spare I requested, for free. Ron and Pat, and 2 Portuguese Water Dogs 2013 Silverado 3500 SRW Duramax w/SuperGlide 2005 NuWa HitchHiker DA 31.5 LK w/MorRyde IS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Bigfoot Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Kirk Are you looking for a manual jack or electric? For manual Tractor supply has some pretty heavy duty jacks that would do the job with ease. As for electric please keep me informed as I am starting to look for one myself. My trailer is heavier than yours ( in the 9-10 K range) but maybe the info could help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted October 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 I've been looking on Amazon and they have jacks from $89 to more than $300 with pretty much the same ratings. Thus far, the one by Ultra-Fab seems to be leading! Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Bigfoot Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Looks like it should do the job with ease. I like the free shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilishjim Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Does your TT have the round hole for installation Kirk ? I see they sell a socket for installing in a drill or an impact driver. Do NOT ever use impact driver lol yep talking from experience I totally ate the threads up on a regular scissor jack changing out the springs on my 5th wheel but for me it was worth it making the job so much easier. Jim Spence 2000 Dodge 3500 1 ton QC 4x4 dually 5.9 diesel LB BD exhaust brake, 6 spd manual trans 34CKTS Cedar Creek 5er, Trail-Air hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dartmouth01 Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 I got this one from Amazon last year (almost exactly 1 full year), paid $114 at that time, and it works fine for my 26' toyhauler. I'm sure a more expensive one would be quieter, perhaps a little faster (this one is fast enough), and more feature rich, but I'm more than happy with this one. I always have a bottle jack with me in the truck, so if this jack happens to give up the ghost during a trip, I have a back up option. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B9HOQVC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted October 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Are you looking for a manual jack or electric? Electric. I have a manual and am tired......... Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjim Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 I just bought one from a Harbor Frt. store that look like the one dartmoouth01 linked to from Amazon. I bought in Albq. off the shelf for $129. plus tax. I use it on my 30ft Sunnybrook. It has been adequate in limited us so far and was an easy install. I am not crazy over the position of the light switch but it its not a big deal. P.S. I'm not excited about the auxiliary crank set-up but it works an I hope to never need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted October 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Anyone know anything about the jacks from Ram?? Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarome Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Electric. I have a manual and am tired......... Amen brother.. manuals get old quicker than bacon. LOL Wish I knew more about makes and models. For 100 bucks.. how bad could it be? It only has to go up and down how many times a year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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