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    Posted: 17 Aug 2015 at 9:14pm
This is an area you don't want to go cheap. Buy a 4500# rated jack and you won't be disappointed. Remember, with the WDH, you will be lifting the trailer tongue weight and part of your TV. Higher rating usually means better quality and less strain on the motor/gears. I personally use an Atwood, but Barker and Huskey are also good. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Aug 2015 at 7:43am
Originally posted by mcclurey

I have a 179 with WDH.  Can somebody help me with figuring out what size electric tongue jack to purchase?  I see they are rated by Lbs. / lift.  Don't want to buy an undersized but also don't want to buy oversize since the bigger the more expensive.  Also any brand preference recommendations would be appreciated.

Thanks!

This works great for me:


Interesting though, I paid $180 for mine 3 months ago and now it's $211
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Thanks for the info. I will take your advice and go with the 4500lb.
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One thing to watch for is the height of the section that extends above the A-frame, especially if you have a lift gate on your tow vehicle.  I had installed electric jacks on two previous travel trailers and I love them - especially as the years pile up. 

I installed a new electric jack on our #179 but didn't need to move the Pod for weeks after.  All went well as I backed up our Ford Expedition with the lift gate up, just as I had done on the old Surveyor.  The problem came when I lowered the tailgate and it wouldn't clear the jack.  Just a matter of inches, but it's not nearly as convenient to hook up now. 

Be sure to check that out if you have a lift gate. 
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Posts: 148 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Aug 2015 at 6:08pm
Same thing here, once hooked up the rear door on my Xterra won't clear the head of the tongue jack.  I just have to remember to close it before hooking up, no problem.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Aug 2015 at 6:12pm
If I'm on level ground its works OK with my Xterra but if the Xterra is on an up slope then it hits. If possible I move it so its level or a slight down slope with the trailer level and all is good. 
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