Trailer jack recommendations.............

Geddes · 02-26-2011, 04:38 PM

I will purchase an electric trailer jack soon. 24 foot enclosed.......probably weighs the same as everybody's. Scooter,cabinets, tool box and 3000 pound car inside.

What brand ?

Price range?

Quality?

Warranty?

Any brand to stay away from?

Where to buy it?

Thanks all.

rallye bob · 02-26-2011, 05:18 PM

You can spend a lot, or a little...... All depends on how long you want them to last...
I started out with a cheap 3500 lb unit off e-bay ( it is new, and I payed about 130.00). I will see how long it lasts and make my next purchase, decision based on this info.......

Jim Wahl · 02-26-2011, 06:19 PM

I have all the stuff in my trailer as you (probably more). I finally bought an electric jack after going through several of the manual type. I bought one from a mom and pop trailer company out West on Ebay. I paid about $150 for one that I saw for up to $280 for the same exact one in other places. It is the black 3500# one with two built in lights on it. It plugs in to your 7 pin trailer hitch or you can wire it to your onboard trailer battery that powers your winch. Had it for over 6 months and no problems. Sorry I don't know the brand. Do your homework though, you can pay a lot or a little for the exact same unit! Jim

Philip Saran · 02-26-2011, 08:37 PM

I am adding an electric jack to my open trailer (has a five foot tall box)
and if the car is loaded I have trouble cranking with the hand crank
(bad back) the jack costs $210 and is wired into the 7 pin plug and
has a light. I don't know the name yet other than that the shop owner
said he did not use Atwood jacks anymore. I will know the name when
I pick up the trailer next Monday or Tuesday.

rallye bob · 02-27-2011, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Wahl

I have all the stuff in my trailer as you (probably more). I finally bought an electric jack after going through several of the manual type. I bought one from a mom and pop trailer company out West on Ebay. I paid about $150 for one that I saw for up to $280 for the same exact one in other places. It is the black 3500# one with two built in lights on it. It plugs in to your 7 pin trailer hitch or you can wire it to your onboard trailer battery that powers your winch. Had it for over 6 months and no problems. Sorry I don't know the brand. Do your homework though, you can pay a lot or a little for the exact same unit! Jim

Jim;
Sounds like the same one I got.......
One thing that I took into consideration when purchasing a jack is some have a head (motor) so big you can't lower the tail gate on the truck. The style jack I got the tail gate just clears....

Greg Barsamian · 02-27-2011, 09:22 AM

Have had good luck with Atwood Tongue Jacks!
It's strong, attractive, has a conveniently mounted light, easy to install,
has an optional hand crank in the event of a battery failure (if for some reason you forget the light on & kill the battery)
Wired it to a 12-volt battery on the trailer that our winch is also wired to, so we can connect & disconnect without plugging into the truck, however when the trailer is in use and plugged in, we use the12 volt source on the 7 pin plug to charge the battery while towing! (always considered this as having a "spare" charged group 24 battery available in case of an emergency)

Take a look around the pit area at trailers to see what manufacturers are installing on trailers?
ATC uses Atwood?

Ed Wright · 02-27-2011, 12:07 PM

I have been thinking about an electric jack for my 24' ATC. I was considering an Atwood. What's wrong with them?

novassdude · 02-27-2011, 12:40 PM

I wish I could get at mine to see who made it. I think it is atwood the top can lift off so you can use a crank if no power. It is around 10 years old and has always worked great. Best thing I ever added to a trailer.

Jerry Hatch · 02-27-2011, 02:51 PM

I bought a 30' Classic C in '04, it came through with a "Super Jack" (built by H & H manufacturing) rated at 3500#'s lifting capacity. It has performed flawlessly, also comes with a manual crank handle if needed. I've said many times the best money I've ever spent on an option was for the electric tongue jack.

R. Thorne · 03-03-2011, 08:44 AM

Hear it's noisy, but Harbor Freight has one on sale for $129.00.

02-26-2011, 04:38 PM	#1
Geddes Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Barnesville, Ohio Posts: 91 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Trailer jack recommendations............. I will purchase an electric trailer jack soon. 24 foot enclosed.......probably weighs the same as everybody's. Scooter,cabinets, tool box and 3000 pound car inside. What brand ? Price range? Quality? Warranty? Any brand to stay away from? Where to buy it? Thanks all.

02-26-2011, 05:18 PM	#2
rallye bob Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Genoa, Illinois Posts: 488 Likes: 9 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Trailer jack recommendations............. You can spend a lot, or a little...... All depends on how long you want them to last... I started out with a cheap 3500 lb unit off e-bay ( it is new, and I payed about 130.00). I will see how long it lasts and make my next purchase, decision based on this info.......

02-26-2011, 06:19 PM	#3
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,846 Likes: 647 Liked 679 Times in 126 Posts	Re: Trailer jack recommendations............. I have all the stuff in my trailer as you (probably more). I finally bought an electric jack after going through several of the manual type. I bought one from a mom and pop trailer company out West on Ebay. I paid about $150 for one that I saw for up to $280 for the same exact one in other places. It is the black 3500# one with two built in lights on it. It plugs in to your 7 pin trailer hitch or you can wire it to your onboard trailer battery that powers your winch. Had it for over 6 months and no problems. Sorry I don't know the brand. Do your homework though, you can pay a lot or a little for the exact same unit! Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 D2 National Open Stock Champion 1981 D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

02-26-2011, 08:37 PM	#4
Philip Saran Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Parker, CO. Posts: 726 Likes: 160 Liked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Trailer jack recommendations............. I am adding an electric jack to my open trailer (has a five foot tall box) and if the car is loaded I have trouble cranking with the hand crank (bad back) the jack costs $210 and is wired into the 7 pin plug and has a light. I don't know the name yet other than that the shop owner said he did not use Atwood jacks anymore. I will know the name when I pick up the trailer next Monday or Tuesday. __________________ Phil Saran Parker, Colorado

02-27-2011, 09:22 AM	#6
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,394 Likes: 667 Liked 399 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Trailer jack recommendations............. Have had good luck with Atwood Tongue Jacks! It's strong, attractive, has a conveniently mounted light, easy to install, has an optional hand crank in the event of a battery failure (if for some reason you forget the light on & kill the battery) Wired it to a 12-volt battery on the trailer that our winch is also wired to, so we can connect & disconnect without plugging into the truck, however when the trailer is in use and plugged in, we use the12 volt source on the 7 pin plug to charge the battery while towing! (always considered this as having a "spare" charged group 24 battery available in case of an emergency) Take a look around the pit area at trailers to see what manufacturers are installing on trailers? ATC uses Atwood?

02-27-2011, 12:07 PM	#7
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 389 Times in 168 Posts	Re: Trailer jack recommendations............. I have been thinking about an electric jack for my 24' ATC. I was considering an Atwood. What's wrong with them? __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

02-27-2011, 12:40 PM	#8
novassdude Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: usa Posts: 751 Likes: 204 Liked 133 Times in 49 Posts	Re: Trailer jack recommendations............. I wish I could get at mine to see who made it. I think it is atwood the top can lift off so you can use a crank if no power. It is around 10 years old and has always worked great. Best thing I ever added to a trailer.

02-27-2011, 02:51 PM	#9
Jerry Hatch Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lubec, Maine Posts: 72 Likes: 7 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Trailer jack recommendations............. I bought a 30' Classic C in '04, it came through with a "Super Jack" (built by H & H manufacturing) rated at 3500#'s lifting capacity. It has performed flawlessly, also comes with a manual crank handle if needed. I've said many times the best money I've ever spent on an option was for the electric tongue jack. __________________ In God I trust.

03-03-2011, 08:44 AM	#10
R. Thorne Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 179 Likes: 45 Liked 99 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Trailer jack recommendations............. Hear it's noisy, but Harbor Freight has one on sale for $129.00.