Hi Randy -
We had the Ultra-Fab Phoenix 4000 on our 2285. I can certainly attest to its speed and performance. We recently jumped ship on the 2285 and our new camper is fitted with the BAL auto leveling system. The system is great, but it is pretty slow compared to the Ultra-Fab. I miss that!! The saving grace is that you can pretty much walk away after initiating the auto level and/or auto reconnect.
Glad that you have found a better than stock replacement for the "smart jack"
Cheers
@R&V Spiker posted:Like many of you, I've had a love/hate relationship with the Lippert "Smart Jack" that came installed on our Lance trailers. I loved the memory features...BIG TIME! That said, the memory function was never spot on and couldn't be counted on when recalling the set height after unhooking the trailer. I found myself always having to get out and check before docking. The hate relationship was in regards to the reliability and I have read many posts from others expressing the same concerns. The 3500lb rating was also a concern as I sometimes find myself lifting the trailer and truck when I'm staying 1 night on my way to somewhere. The 3500lbs really struggled when facing downhill on a slight grade and was the final straw that found me looking for a new jack.
.........Conclusion
If you're fed up with your Lippert Smart Jack and don't mind spending a hefty sum for one that works extremely well, this jack is for you. If the 5500lb rating is not important, then maybe the 4k Phoenix is a good alternative though at this time, it's only $140.00 less than the 5500lb jack. The other benefit either one of these jacks provide that I did not mention is they will extend the warranty to 10 years if you register the jack on their webpage. 10 years is a loooong time and to me, indicates they have confidence in their product.
The only negative I can report has nothing to do with the jack itself. The shipping Goons seem to think dropping the carton on one end is okay. What I found was the foam encasing the head was compacted and cracked causing the head cover to crack. I had to return the first two before finally getting one that was undamaged.