I asked Barker a question related to this thread and received the short reply below:
In a message dated 2/13/2004 2:27:55 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[email protected] writes:
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR SAFETY REASONS
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To:
[email protected]
Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2004 9:46 AM
Subject: Question re Hi-Power 3000 Acme Jack
I would like to purchase one of your power jacks for a pop-up camping trailer with a tongue weight of 450-500 pounds. I need to have a dolly wheel on the post when I store my trailer. I push the trailer by hand into the garage, with the tongue going in first, because the ceiling of the garage is too low to accomodate the air conditioner that is near the back of the trailer.
In the owner's instructions it says that dolly wheels are not recommended.
Why is a dolly wheel not recommended?
Is it because of potential damage to the jack itself, or is it actually physically impossible to put on a dolly wheel when you might want to use one?
Is it physically possible to put a dolly wheel on the end of the post while the trailer is attached to the tow vehicle? (The coupler is 20 inches from the ground in my situation.)
Thank you for your help.