emsdad
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I have a TT that weighs 3600#. I am looking to get a power jack for it. This jacking up and down is for the birds. I am looking at either the Atwood or the Barker. I like the fact the Barker has the emergency crank on the top, but I have been told its under the level and water can get in there and mess it up? I have also been told that its next to impossible to find the internal ground? The Atwood has the emergency crank but its under the white case. I can get a Barker cheaper than the Atwood. What lifting capacity should I get? I have a 2 1/4". What brand is better?
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4aSong
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Go for the largest capacity your budget will allow. Should you buy a larger TT you can transfer it over. We have an Atwood 3500 which we have been very satisfied with.
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I have had the Atwood, Barker and now a 1 yr old Ulta Fab or whatever it is called. If it was me I would buy a 3500 Atwood. They are hard to beat !
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NHguy
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I'd get one with a light on it. And get a 3500 lb jack because it must lift the rear of the tow vehicle when attached to the tongue.
You can usuallly find a good deal on e-bay.
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JTCR
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Buy the barker made in USA and they will stand behind even when warrantee has expired.
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campinginthewoods
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Nothing wrong with Atwood jacks in my opinion but like it has been said get the biggest you can for the reasons stated.
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KC8WX
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4aSong wrote:Go for the largest capacity your budget will allow. Should you buy a larger TT you can transfer it over. We have an Atwood 3500 which we have been very satisfied with.
Same here. Got an Atwood 3500 this Spring, has a light and works well. I like the Ball Bearing Drive system. Sure makes using an Equal-i-zer much faster and easier!
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emsdad
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Looks like the Atwood may be the way to go. It is a little more than the Barker but I want quality. Thanks!!
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old guy
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if you are worried about water getting into the power head, do as I do, put a bucket over the power head and worry no more. When you get to camp, you can always use the bucket for picking berries or as a sand bucket on the beach.
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GATE3303
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i have the barker and had to use the manual crank due to a battery problem, it woked very easily. i usually keep a plastic bag over the jack to keep water from getting in. better safe than sorry... but barker has a stellar customer support and they stand by their product..i also like the light , ive been very satisfied.
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