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Camper Bob 
podders Helping podders - pHp 
Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Location: Portland Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 913 |
 Topic: flat tirePosted: 25 Feb 2014 at 1:02pm |
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Your question made me realize that I do not have any way to lift the Pod to replace a defective tire. Just searched Amazon and purchased a Torin T90403 4 Ton Hydraulic Bottle Jack for $14.99. Now, come what may, I am now able to replace the tire on the road. Now I just have to remember when checking the two tires mounted on the trailer for air pressure to also check the spare. And I thought I had bought the last item to service the Pod with. Anyway, it seems like cheap insurance. I just heard from another Podder while on an extended trip he has blown a bearing. Not sure if it is on his tow vehicle or the Pod. Will let you know as I hear from him. Has everyone with at least 5K miles between axle servicing done it? Safe Travels.
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Camper Bob and Camper Sue
Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp 
Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 24 Feb 2014 at 9:42pm |
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Welcome! Levitation is often suggested since we've been told to not jack under the axle, and don't jack the frame of the pod itself. Either can be damaged. I think the best answer we've had here is using the flanges on the sides of the axle. |
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kymooses
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Joined: 01 Aug 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Online Status: Offline Posts: 1807 |
Posted: 24 Feb 2014 at 8:25pm |
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Levitation...final answer.
it's a hard question. i think most would chose a point on the axle close to the wheel assembly. even though we're told not to do so by the axle manufacturer.
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4513 |
Posted: 24 Feb 2014 at 6:41pm |
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I have not have to change a tire yet, but when I had the Pod inspected, we left it attached to the tow vehilce and my mechanic used his floor jack to check the wheel barrings on each side.I imagine the changing of the tire would be the same. |
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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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headcold
Senior Member
Joined: 13 Nov 2013 Online Status: Offline Posts: 125 |
Posted: 24 Feb 2014 at 6:34pm |
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I know that there is a place near the axle under which you place the jack, but I have always wondered whether you unhitch the pod from the tow vehicle when you jack it up. I envisage disaster both hitched and unhitched. Never tried either maneuver. Never want to.
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp 
Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 24 Feb 2014 at 3:45pm |
 Apparently, we don't have a "popcorn" smiley..
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Greg Smith
Newbie 
Joined: 11 Feb 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 11 |
Posted: 24 Feb 2014 at 3:25pm |
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How do you jack up the pod to change a tire?
Greg
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