Tongue Jack

Aussiecat · 03-28-2014, 07:40 PM

Has anyone used the Barker 3,000 lb Electric Tongue Jack on a Roo 23SS? I don't want to buy one and then find out when we pick up our new toy in July that we can't get the beds down because it's too tall.

ryand · 03-28-2014, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Aussiecat

Has anyone used the Barker 3,000 lb Electric Tongue Jack on a Roo 23SS? I don't want to buy one and then find out when we pick up our new toy in July that we can't get the beds down because it's too tall.

I would immagine that it would not be taller than your propane tanks. You could get a dimension from barker and compare it to your tanks and get your answer. Assuming you have front mounted tanks on the trailer tounge.

Aussiecat · 03-28-2014, 08:06 PM

The dealer said that the jack would have to be under 21.5 inches.

ryand · 03-28-2014, 08:12 PM

A quick google search of "barker 3000 mounted height" reveals a few results that indicate it is roughly 20" above the coupler. Your results may vary.

Aussiecat · 03-28-2014, 08:47 PM

Thank you, much appreciated.

CDNWhiskey · 03-29-2014, 08:23 PM

I had a similar challenge with my 23SS. I had to look for a unit marked as a short. Even then the clearance is close. Good luck.

**bikendan** · 03-29-2014, 08:32 PM

for my 23SS, i bought a refurbed UF 3500 because it fit quite nicely under the bunk door when dropped down.
plenty of clearance so no worries.

got it off of Ebay for a little over $100.

Archicamper · 03-29-2014, 08:40 PM

i think that Triguy has a Barker on his Roo. I'm sure he will chime in.

Triguy · 03-30-2014, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Archicamper

i think that Triguy has a Barker on his Roo. I'm sure he will chime in.

I do!

I replaced my LCI that came with the trailer after the gears stripped with a Barker 3500VIP. Quieter, smoother, faster and more power. Only problem I had was a faulty switch a year or two ago. Barker sent me a replacement for free (out of warranty, too

)

Back to the question at hand. It fits under my bunk on my 233S, but I'll check the height above the A-frame later today.

Triguy · 03-30-2014, 05:43 PM

Just getting back 'cause I said I would but this won't be of too much help for you. As I said earlier, I have the Barker 3500VIP jack and it is 23 1/4" above the A-frame. Too tall for your unit. Maybe this will help someone with a 23SS looking at the 3500.

I hope the 3000 works for you. Barker is a very good jack.

Aussiecat · 03-30-2014, 08:10 PM

From what I've been reading the 3,500 is six inches taller than the 3,000.

crown5 · 03-30-2014, 10:44 PM

I have a 2011 Roo 23SS. Last year I installed the VIP 3500. As I recall, there was only a couple inches between it and the open bunk. The Roo is still in winter storage or I'd give you an exact measurement.

Aussiecat · 03-31-2014, 06:18 AM

Did you have to increase the size of the mounting hole from 2 to 2.5 inches?

Aussiecat · 03-31-2014, 06:23 AM

What's the difference between the regular 3,500 and 3,500 VIP.

Triguy · 03-31-2014, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Aussiecat

Did you have to increase the size of the mounting hole from 2 to 2.5 inches?

You can get the 3500VIP to fit the 2" post. Just give them a call at 888-367-6978

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Originally Posted by Aussiecat

What's the difference between the regular 3,500 and 3,500 VIP.

I think they only have three current jacks. Two VIPs and the Hi Power, which has a different type of screw mechanism. I know nothing about that jack.

Aussiecat · 03-31-2014, 06:47 PM

Barker advised that the VIP is the shorter model.

crown5 · 03-31-2014, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Aussiecat

Did you have to increase the size of the mounting hole from 2 to 2.5 inches?

Nope, I didn't have to drill/cut/hammer/cuss

, etc... I took out the 3 bolts from the factory jack, dropped in the VIP, and was done.

Also, I found my receipt. I got it from PPL Motorhomes. It was part# 94-0115 at PPL. Their site indicates that 94-0115 is Barker part# 30828. That's the VIP 3500. 18". And according to PPL's site, it has a 2 1/4" diameter post.

thestrangebrew · 02-02-2015, 01:15 PM

I ordered the VIP3500 for my 2014 233s and it's too tall by about an inch. With the bunk down, it touches the level. If I take off the level and the plate it sits in, the bunk is flush up to the housing. I really wish I could somehow trim about 1.5" so the bunk would clear.

Archicamper · 02-02-2015, 01:38 PM

I just talked to Barker and the 3000 and the 3500 are the same height above the frame. I am going to remove the level and put the cover on to provide a little padding between the top of the jack and the bed.

Summer2Go · 02-05-2015, 07:53 PM

I have a pop up and never needed this feature. Now I 'm looking at a Roo 183, not too big. Do I really need this option?

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