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barbnphil

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Topic: Complete RPod Specs
Posted: 26 Jul 2017 at 3:43pm

Thanks everyone. The posts are very helpful and informative.

Phil and Barbara
New 2017.5 RPod Owner
2004 Titan
New to Poding and Camping

CharlieM

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Posted: 26 Jul 2017 at 11:23am

There are two common outer tube diameters: 2" and 2-1/4". Carefully measure the OD of your manual jack but I suspect it is 2-1/4". Also check to see if the mounting plate where the three bolts go through is triangular or round. Sometimes a round plate will not fit in place of an OEM triangular plate due to interference with other bolts. Don't skimp on the capacity of the new jack. 3500# is the minimum recommended. Remember the jack will have to lift part of your tow vehicle if you use a WDH.

Charlie
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OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD
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TheBum

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Posted: 26 Jul 2017 at 10:41am

That said, the Pod's jack mounting is a pretty standard three-bolt pattern. I installed an electric jack on our 179 and it took about 20 minutes, most of that being hitching up the TV to hold the tongue up while I swapped them out.

CharlieM

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Posted: 26 Jul 2017 at 10:35am

Short answer: No.

Long answer: Mfgrs do not post specs because it's too much trouble, errors may bring liability, and they change often. Always measure before you order anything. Even those that are posted such as weight, length and tank capacities are often wrong. Paraphrasing and old adage:"Measure twice, buy once."

Charlie
Northern Colorado
OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD
PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD

barbnphil

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Posted: 26 Jul 2017 at 9:06am

I am new to the owners forum and I'm sure I have a lot to learn. Constructive criticism is very much appreciated.

I just purchased a new electric jack. I didn't think about determining the diameter of the jack. After I received it, I realized that I hadn't determined the Pod tongue jack diameter. I haven't installed it yet and am having a little concern. Obviously I looked in many places, i.e. the brochure, the internet, Forrest river web, and the owner's forum.

(I do know that I can measure the diameter; however, for future reference it would be nice to have spec info available.)

Is there a location that would enable me to find detailed specs like this one?

Sincerely,

Thanks in advance

Phil and Barbara
New 2017.5 RPod Owner
2004 Titan
New to Poding and Camping

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barbnphil Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 25 Jul 2017 Location: Georgia Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Topic: Complete RPod Specs Posted: 26 Jul 2017 at 3:43pm
	Thanks everyone. The posts are very helpful and informative.
	Phil and Barbara New 2017.5 RPod Owner 2004 Titan New to Poding and Camping

CharlieM Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797	Posted: 26 Jul 2017 at 11:23am
	There are two common outer tube diameters: 2" and 2-1/4". Carefully measure the OD of your manual jack but I suspect it is 2-1/4". Also check to see if the mounting plate where the three bolts go through is triangular or round. Sometimes a round plate will not fit in place of an OEM triangular plate due to interference with other bolts. Don't skimp on the capacity of the new jack. 3500# is the minimum recommended. Remember the jack will have to lift part of your tow vehicle if you use a WDH.
	Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD

TheBum Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 26 Feb 2016 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 1407	Posted: 26 Jul 2017 at 10:41am
	That said, the Pod's jack mounting is a pretty standard three-bolt pattern. I installed an electric jack on our 179 and it took about 20 minutes, most of that being hitching up the TV to hold the tongue up while I swapped them out.

CharlieM Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797	Posted: 26 Jul 2017 at 10:35am
	Short answer: No. Long answer: Mfgrs do not post specs because it's too much trouble, errors may bring liability, and they change often. Always measure before you order anything. Even those that are posted such as weight, length and tank capacities are often wrong. Paraphrasing and old adage:"Measure twice, buy once."
	Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD

barbnphil Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 25 Jul 2017 Location: Georgia Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Posted: 26 Jul 2017 at 9:06am
	I am new to the owners forum and I'm sure I have a lot to learn. Constructive criticism is very much appreciated. I just purchased a new electric jack. I didn't think about determining the diameter of the jack. After I received it, I realized that I hadn't determined the Pod tongue jack diameter. I haven't installed it yet and am having a little concern. Obviously I looked in many places, i.e. the brochure, the internet, Forrest river web, and the owner's forum. (I do know that I can measure the diameter; however, for future reference it would be nice to have spec info available.) Is there a location that would enable me to find detailed specs like this one? Sincerely, Thanks in advance
	Phil and Barbara New 2017.5 RPod Owner 2004 Titan New to Poding and Camping