Electric Tongue Jacks

Jim Kaekel · 06-02-2011, 10:54 AM

One regret I have when I ordered my 28' Classic Dominator trailer is that I didn't get an electric tongue jack. Does anyone have any recommendations regarding what brand to buy and where to get it?

FED 387 · 06-02-2011, 12:41 PM

Jim---2 brands come to mind Fulton & Reese--my daughter has a Fulton on her 27 foot boat trailer no problems in 5 years--I have had 2 Reese jacks first one motor died at about 10 years sent it into Reese to be rebuilt cost about $30 including shipping--second one has been on the trailer for about 15 years no problems---get a bolt on just remove your hand jack and its a simple bolt in uses the same holes just make sure you have a good sized cable going from the battery to the jack---also make sure ya get a jack with a built in light makes it easier when hooking up in the dark--I also made a canvas cover to keep the weather off o it too

jmcarter · 06-02-2011, 01:01 PM

Another thread on same subject....

http://classracer.com/classforum/sho...highlight=Jack

Philip Saran · 06-02-2011, 01:04 PM

I have a VP-3000 by Barker MFG, Battlecreek, MI on my
car trailer. Only had it a few months, but happy with it so
far. I have it wired into the 7 pin connector so it only works
with it plugged into the truck. It came from my local RV
store and was in the $230 range.

John Dinkel · 06-03-2011, 11:03 AM

Jim,

Get VP 3000, I have had one since 2003 with no problems.

trmnatr · 06-07-2011, 05:50 PM

What winch do you guys prefer? SuperWinch? Want to get one that will work when needed, I have seen some friends fight with cheaper winches. Figured some in this thread may have an idea, Thanks in advance

sc180b · 06-07-2011, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Kaekel

One regret I have when I ordered my 28' Classic Dominator trailer is that I didn't get an electric tongue jack. Does anyone have any recommendations regarding what brand to buy and where to get it?

Check out surpluscenter.com for electric tongue jack and winch....

Jim Wahl · 06-14-2011, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trmnatr

What winch do you guys prefer? SuperWinch? Want to get one that will work when needed, I have seen some friends fight with cheaper winches. Figured some in this thread may have an idea, Thanks in advance

I put a SuperWinch 5000 in when I got the Volare (3300 lbs). Worked great but after about a year it started squealing like a little girl while loading the car. Unloads fine, no noise. Sounds like a clutch or something, I don't profess to know how the winch works. If I did I would try to fix it. Anybody have any ideas? Jim

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Run to Rund · 06-14-2011, 10:37 AM

You should be able to take it apart easily; maybe it just needs grease on the gears or bushings.
http://www.superwinch.com/content/Home.index/4377.0.1.1

06-02-2011, 10:54 AM	#1
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,225 Likes: 131 Liked 529 Times in 107 Posts	Electric Tongue Jacks One regret I have when I ordered my 28' Classic Dominator trailer is that I didn't get an electric tongue jack. Does anyone have any recommendations regarding what brand to buy and where to get it? __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

06-02-2011, 12:41 PM	#2
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,399 Likes: 482 Liked 320 Times in 172 Posts	Re: Electric Tongue Jacks Jim---2 brands come to mind Fulton & Reese--my daughter has a Fulton on her 27 foot boat trailer no problems in 5 years--I have had 2 Reese jacks first one motor died at about 10 years sent it into Reese to be rebuilt cost about $30 including shipping--second one has been on the trailer for about 15 years no problems---get a bolt on just remove your hand jack and its a simple bolt in uses the same holes just make sure you have a good sized cable going from the battery to the jack---also make sure ya get a jack with a built in light makes it easier when hooking up in the dark--I also made a canvas cover to keep the weather off o it too

06-02-2011, 01:01 PM	#3
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,273 Likes: 2,304 Liked 3,099 Times in 954 Posts	Re: Electric Tongue Jacks Another thread on same subject.... http://classracer.com/classforum/sho...highlight=Jack __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

06-02-2011, 01:04 PM	#4
Philip Saran Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Parker, CO. Posts: 727 Likes: 160 Liked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Electric Tongue Jacks I have a VP-3000 by Barker MFG, Battlecreek, MI on my car trailer. Only had it a few months, but happy with it so far. I have it wired into the 7 pin connector so it only works with it plugged into the truck. It came from my local RV store and was in the $230 range. __________________ Phil Saran Parker, Colorado

06-03-2011, 11:03 AM	#5
John Dinkel Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pinckney, Michigan Posts: 507 Likes: 394 Liked 261 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Electric Tongue Jacks Jim, Get VP 3000, I have had one since 2003 with no problems. __________________ John Dinkel 3295 STK

06-07-2011, 05:50 PM	#6
trmnatr Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 168 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Electric Tongue Jacks What winch do you guys prefer? SuperWinch? Want to get one that will work when needed, I have seen some friends fight with cheaper winches. Figured some in this thread may have an idea, Thanks in advance

06-14-2011, 10:37 AM	#9
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 583 Likes: 8 Liked 54 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Electric Tongue Jacks You should be able to take it apart easily; maybe it just needs grease on the gears or bushings. http://www.superwinch.com/content/Home.index/4377.0.1.1