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Graham&Rory
Newbie Joined: 26 Apr 2016 Location: Wyoming Online Status: Offline Posts: 10 |
Topic: Stabilizer jack question Posted: 13 Jun 2016 at 1:00pm |
Hi there-I have a question regarding the stabilizer jacks on my Pod (2016 182g HRE). When engaging my stabilizer jacks I simply get them pressed firmly up against the boards I bring for this, being careful not to use them too much so they are not lifting the camper. My question however is the trailer still has a little bit of sway even with all four down, the wheels chocked and the hitch jack down. Is this normal?
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hogone
Senior Member Joined: 09 Apr 2013 Location: St. Louis Online Status: Offline Posts: 1049 |
Posted: 13 Jun 2016 at 1:38pm |
will be interesting to see what others say, but my answer would be yes; mine does slightly as well. hogone
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Jon & Pam
2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
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ronahue
Senior Member Joined: 02 Jun 2015 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 316 |
Posted: 13 Jun 2016 at 1:50pm |
On pavement or concrete I just snug the stabilizers, on other surfaces I snug plus a half turn then check them the next morning for settling.
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Ron & Sharon
2015 R-Pod 179 2022 Nissan Frontier No trees were harmed in the sending of this message but a billion electrons were really agitated |
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john in idaho
Senior Member Joined: 04 Nov 2014 Location: Eagle Idaho Online Status: Offline Posts: 611 |
Posted: 13 Jun 2016 at 2:02pm |
I turn mine down with the battery powered drill, with the torque setting at 10 or 12. On dirt it does push into the ground a little bit, but I figure that is about the same as standing inside and moving around.
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4517 |
Posted: 13 Jun 2016 at 2:04pm |
It is normal, both my pods did that. After a while, you don't even notice it.
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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TheBum
Senior Member Joined: 26 Feb 2016 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 1407 |
Posted: 13 Jun 2016 at 3:54pm |
I put a tiny bit of weight on mine to make sure they're snug. The trailer raises between 1/4" and 1/2", but the vast majority of the weight is still on the wheels and tongue jack.
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Gregm
Senior Member Joined: 20 Dec 2015 Location: Statesville NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 103 |
Posted: 13 Jun 2016 at 4:02pm |
I always have a little sway More so on dirt but I use boards when not camping on concrete pad we also had this issue with A Viking pop up that we used to own
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Gregm
2014 171 2015 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner |
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sailor323
Senior Member Joined: 11 Jun 2015 Location: S Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 281 |
Posted: 13 Jun 2016 at 5:51pm |
Some sway is normal. The amount of sway depends on how far the stabilizers are extended. It is possible to limit the amount of sway by setting the jacks on large blocks.
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HongsterRP
Newbie Joined: 04 Dec 2013 Location: In the Wood Online Status: Offline Posts: 19 |
Posted: 14 Jun 2016 at 1:20pm |
I always bring with me 3 scissor jacks for extra support. I like mine firm.
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Posted: 14 Jun 2016 at 1:29pm |
Where do you place them?
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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