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    Posted: 05 Nov 2015 at 9:27pm
WDH hookup, a good reason to go with the higher-rated jack.
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Got to love the internet, just found the 4500 pound jack on another site for about 50 bucks cheaper than the other place. Just placed the order, thanks for the advice from everyone.
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WOW, just checked the price of the Husky jack on the Camping World website. The 4500 pound jack is about $14.00 higher than the 5000 pound jack. So I guess the 5000 pound jack is the one, saves 14 bucks with free shipping. I hope they have it in the store we're going to this weekend.
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Yes sir Grandpa, that was what I was thinking when I considered the 5000 pound jack. I too have the E-2 WDH. That's another reason I was considering going with a DC powered jack, cranking up the back of the truck in Texas heat takes a bit of a toll on me. At this point my tailgate clears the jack which comes in quite handy. When I change jacks and if that becomes an issue, I'll keep the washer trick in mind.

I'm definitely about saving a few dollars when possible, I have a tendency to over kill on projects. If 4500 pounds works that's the way I'll go.

Thanks a lot!!
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Commander203,
I went with the 4500 because it also has to lift the back of my Explorer up 5"- 6" and the Pod at the same time in order to get the bars of my E-2 WDH in place. The 3500 would probably do it but for a little more $$ I feel more comfortable using the 4500. 

BTW, I recall reading on the forum where someone had a issue with their tailgate not clearing the jack and their solution was to put a flat washer under the jack mounting flange at the front bolt. This caused the jack to slightly tilt back just enough so their tailgate would clear the jack but not affect the operation of the jack.  Of course this solution would only work if the tailgate barely hits the jack.
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Hey Kickstart, thanks for the tip on the tailgate, also I like your signature. Especially the last line, I intend to be that way in six months. Can't wait...
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Thanks for the info, I'll be in the vicinity of a Camping World store the weekend and will pick up one.

Techntrek, what is the lightest weight you think that would still be efficient?

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I did the same as Grandpod Hiker at about the same time. No problems with mine - I even used it to get both sides up on jack stands (one side at a time) when I changed all of my springs a few weeks ago. For the pod you can go with a lighter-weight option if you want to save a few bucks.
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Whatever you get, watch out for your Tundra tailgate. Many of these jacks heads are large enough to not allow you to drop the tailgate all of the way when hitched. At least that's how it was with our RP 175 and now with the Kodiak. You can get around this by mounting some jacks sideways. You may have to redrill a mounting hole or two to do this.

I went cheap with a Jack Quick it's done the job OK. My cuz has a Husky w/remote and likes it a lot. I'm not a Camping World mail order fan. I've had a couple nightmares with their service. So, never again! I've had better luck with price, service, and returns (when needed) with Amazon. Just my personal experience--end of rant.
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I installed the Husky Brute 4500 pound jack on my 179 last April. Easy install & it works great. I'm very satisfied. 
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