ch47d99
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I am looking at putting a power jack on my Spree 318BHS. I would like to get some reviews of the different brands (Barker, Atwood, and UltraFab seem to be the leaders). I also would like to know what rating I need. My TT is 7000 GVWR with a tongue weight around 900 lbs. My TT dealer will sell/install an UltraFab for $225.
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robsouth
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All three are fine. I have a Barker 3500. Installation is very easy. Can you say "3 bolts & a hot wire"? What is the price sans installation?
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ch47d99
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I did not get a quote minus installation as that seemed like a good deal looking at various sites.
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4ABURN
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I love my barker 3500 working great I use it alot I hook on every weekend!!!
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Fliposo
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For $225, I'd ask for a Barker 3500 installed, with cover
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crab80
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225 is not a bad price provided it is not a rebuild which Ultrafab sells A lot of. This subject came up recently and Barker got the most votes. I like my made in USA Barker VIP3000. I`m sure they all work fine. You may prefer a 3500, just a little more power.
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NORCALer
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I just researched on this website and also ordered the Barker 3000 VIP. Paid $169 to my door and will be installing it this week. I just got it in the mail last night and I was all excited to see it. In regards to what model, it really boils down to what diameter jack shaft you have. Measure yours (outside diameter)and see if you have a 2 inch diameter or the 2 1/4 inch diameter. If you have the 2 inch diameter then order the Barker VIP 3000, if you have the 2 1/4 inch diameter order the Barker VIP 3500. The Atwood got really good reviews also, but most of the thumbs up went to the Barker.
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ch47d99
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Where did you get the Barker for $169?
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jwbagm
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i just installed an ultrafab 3502 on mine and so far so good only one time camping since the install,but man did it make hooking up the distrabution hitch a dream
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NORCALer
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ch47d99 wrote:Where did you get the Barker for $169?
Right here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/BARKER-3000-LB-VIP-RV-ELECTRIC-POWER-TONGUE-JACK-NEW_W0QQitemZ360202190016QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item53ddb93cc0
ebay doesn't always have the best price, but this time they did by a big margin. Showed up 5 days later in a brand new unopened box and everything inside was sealed. It's laying here right next to me. Go get it man! 
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