Electric Tongue Jack

BLTOH · 07-15-2012, 03:08 PM

I have a 2012 rockwood mini light 2104. i am wanting to upgarde to an electric tongue jack. When looking around i see numerous brands and weights. Is there a min or max i should be looking at? I found a 3000 barker for 220 is that decent? how to i determine which weight i should get for my camper? would like to get one and have it for this weekends camping trip if possible.

Auto4 · 07-15-2012, 04:45 PM

I just installed the Barker 3000 on my flagstaff 831bhds. My tongue weight is in the 1000 lbs range and the jack works great. I replaced a LCI jack that came with the unit. I purchased mine off EBay for $209 shipped and it was at my house in two days. One feature that is nice about the Barker that my other jack could not do is the head unit can rotate 90 degrees. This allows for the clearance on the tail gate you need to open it while hooked up.

Triguy · 07-15-2012, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BLTOH

Is there a min or max i should be looking at? I found a 3000 barker for 220 is that decent? how to i determine which weight i should get for my camper? would like to get one and have it for this weekends camping trip if possible.

I have a Barker 3500vip and my TW is around 650-700. Remember that you are picking up more than just the tongue. The jack also needs to lift the back of your truck a bit to get your bars hooked up.

Auto4 · 07-15-2012, 05:12 PM

I would have went with the 3500 but was afraid that the jack shaft would not fit in the existing hole of my trailer hitch Turns out I was wrong. On the the plus side I have a Reece Duel cam and can hook up with out the need to lift the rear of my truck with the jack.

BLTOH · 07-15-2012, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Triguy

I have a Barker 3500vip and my TW is around 650-700. Remember that you are picking up more than just the tongue. The jack also needs to lift the back of your truck a bit to get your bars hooked up.

Thats is the one i am looking at..its a barker 3500 vip 24inch..i dont recall what the tongue weight is for mine TT but from what i have researched i noticed the barker is being used for alot bigger units than mine is.

Triguy · 07-15-2012, 05:21 PM

You'll like the Barker. Leagues better than the LCI it replaced on my trailer.

BLTOH · 07-15-2012, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Auto4

I just installed the Barker 3000 on my flagstaff 831bhds. My tongue weight is in the 1000 lbs range and the jack works great. I replaced a LCI jack that came with the unit. I purchased mine off EBay for $209 shipped and it was at my house in two days. One feature that is nice about the Barker that my other jack could not do is the head unit can rotate 90 degrees. This allows for the clearance on the tail gate you need to open it while hooked up.

this can rotate once it is installed? i pull with a dodge grand caravan and right now i cant open the back end at all when hitched. that would be very handy feature for me.

i measured the hole on my TT and it looks like it is a 2 1/4. where is the emergency crank located? on the front or side?

BLTOH · 07-15-2012, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Triguy

You'll like the Barker. Leagues better than the LCI it replaced on my trailer.

looks to be a highly recommended brand.. when i first searched i looked at what is rated highly first and then go from there... is it necessary to get a cover for it? mine sits outside all year.

Triguy · 07-15-2012, 05:31 PM

I cover mine in the winter. I suppose I could put a bag on it during the summer but I'm not convinced of the need for one.

**bikendan** · 07-15-2012, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BLTOH

i pull with a dodge grand caravan

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first, i can't let your post go without commenting, due to safety for you and your family.

the fictional "dry" weight of the 2104 is 3419lbs. that's without the weight of "options" like awning, a/c, oven, microwave, spare tire and so on. my Roo 23SS weighed 400lbs. over its "dry" weight when it left the factory with these basic "options".
then you add the weight of cargo, battery, propane and water and you'll easily be over the 3500 or 3600lbs. tow capacity of the Grand Caravan.

i just felt you should know in case you didn't.
if you already are aware and still choose to tow it with a minivan...

Auto4 · 07-15-2012, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BLTOH

this can rotate once it is installed? i pull with a dodge grand caravan and right now i cant open the back end at all when hitched. that would be very handy feature for me.

i measured the hole on my TT and it looks like it is a 2 1/4. where is the emergency crank located? on the front or side?

Yes it can be rotated once it's installed. They send a Allen key with the jack. The emergency crank is located on the top underneath the level.

**Terier** · 07-15-2012, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BLTOH

looks to be a highly recommended brand.. when i first searched i looked at what is rated highly first and then go from there... is it necessary to get a cover for it? mine sits outside all year.

I use a cover mostly because it can't hurt.
Search - jack cover - Camping World

Hob · 07-15-2012, 06:16 PM

I don't see where I sent this before but I thought I did. The Barker at that price is pretty good. I put a 3000 pounder on my V-Lite 30 WTBS. I also raise the truck some to unhook and hook up my WD bars. I think if my tongue weighs out at 1000 pounds, 3000 pounds should raise the truck frame some too. If just a little more than my tongue weight is good, 2000 pounds more than my tongue weight is great.

awjoker · 07-15-2012, 06:38 PM

Another vote for the Barker. I have a 3500 VIP on my 2000 SunnyBrook (it's for sale) and the Sabre came with a new LCI. I believe in the Barker so much, I swapped them when I got the Sabre home.

You can (and I did) twist the head of the Barker 3500VIP to allow clearance for the tailgate or liftgate. One of the many reasons I like it better.

BLTOH · 07-18-2012, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by bikendan

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first, i can't let your post go without commenting, due to safety for you and your family.

the fictional "dry" weight of the 2104 is 3419lbs. that's without the weight of "options" like awning, a/c, oven, microwave, spare tire and so on. my Roo 23SS weighed 400lbs. over its "dry" weight when it left the factory with these basic "options".
then you add the weight of cargo, battery, propane and water and you'll easily be over the 3500 or 3600lbs. tow capacity of the Grand Caravan.

i just felt you should know in case you didn't.
if you already are aware and still choose to tow it with a minivan...

Yes I do know this.. the weight with everything included is actually less then 3500.. that was the first thing I made sure before purchasing.. I don't go out of a 2 hr radius of my house because I am so close to max weight. I am looking at getting a truck to haul with next year but need to pay off camper this year ..the tow weight of my vehicle is what decided my choice of camper.

BLTOH · 07-18-2012, 08:49 AM

I got the barker 3500 24" stoke ..just came in the mail yesterday. Will put it on today or tomorrow

Also wanted to add to my other response of my van..that I do pull with sway bars and have electric brake system.