bobbyg123
Duvall, WA
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It's been a year since my Ultra Fab tongue jack died and I'm tired of hand cranking. I'm looking to purchase a Barker 3500, but not sure whether to get the 18" or 24" stroke.
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old guy
Oregon (pronounced Or e gun)
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24" never may need it but if you do, it will be priceless
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Sandia Man
Rio Rancho, NM
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A 24" would give you the added length for most any scenario, but we use a 8" tongue jack stand from CW with our 18" Barker 3500, and never encountered a situation where we needed more. Either way, you will be happy with your Barker.
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sndman7
Solomons Island MD
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When I had a TT the second thing I purchased for the trailer was a Barker 3500 with 24" shaft and was very happy that I had the extra lift, its worth it.
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fla-gypsy
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24" and at least a 3500# model. The bigger the better!
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dlos
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I just went through the same decision, went with the 24" and am very glad I did, the extra reach has already proven to be necessary.
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APT
SE Michigan
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If you are spending $200, spend $250 for the longer one. But I an happy with my $100 refurbished Ultrafab 3502 for under $100 shipped and 4x 2x4s nailed together.
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Perrysburg Dodgeboy
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Get the 18 and just buy a 6X6X6 cinder block at Lowe's and spend the remainder of the savings on a new rod and reel + a six pack. 
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ExRocketScientist
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With the 24" there is one less thing to have to worry about -- where did that cinder block go? This is especially helpful if you would need it to unhitch, and you are dropping it at a dealer for service using the night drop (ask me how I know. ).
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Cecilt
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I went 18" for the mere fact I tow a golf cart and have to leave my tailgate propped open so the extra 6" height of the 24" would have been problematic. No problem putting some lynx levelers with a 6x6x6 on top. I prefer to keep the shaft length short anyways. Just seems stressful to see a long extended shaft holding up the tongue. Did I just write that 
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