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mjh203
Newbie Joined: 10 Jul 2016 Location: Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 19 |
Topic: Power Jack ? Posted: 14 Aug 2016 at 9:50am |
I am looking for recommendations for a power jack for my R-Pod 178. Also, this is probably a question I should know the answer too but I don't so... If I have a power jack and my battery goes dead, will plugging the 7 way into my truck instantly give it enough juice to operate the jack?
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Tars Tarkas
Senior Member Joined: 14 Jan 2013 Location: Near Nashville Online Status: Offline Posts: 1447 |
Posted: 14 Aug 2016 at 12:50pm |
Maybe this isn't the solution for everyone, but I replaced the crank on my stock jack with a hex nut the same size as the shafts on the stabilizer jacks. I use an 18v cordless drill for both now. Less work and a lot less expense than buying a power jack. The drill has plenty of power for cranking the trailer up or down quite a few times.
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4517 |
Posted: 14 Aug 2016 at 1:06pm |
That's a good tip!
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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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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
Posted: 14 Aug 2016 at 8:17pm |
+1.
But if you decide to get a power jack I use a Husky brand jack with my current trailer. Get one that is rated at least 3000 pounds if you have a WDH since you will be lifting the rear of the TV, too. |
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Posted: 14 Aug 2016 at 8:37pm |
I purchased the Jack Quick model for our R179. The link will take you to pictures of it installed. It has a 3650 lb capacity and costs $111.61 on Amazon. It is a Prime item if you are a member.
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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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mjh203
Newbie Joined: 10 Jul 2016 Location: Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 19 |
Posted: 14 Aug 2016 at 8:52pm |
Thanks for the info!
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4517 |
Posted: 18 Aug 2016 at 1:52pm |
I followed StephenH's lead and purchased the the Jack Quick 3500 JQ-3500B 12v electric tongue jack. It is still on Amazon for the $111.61. We have the Amazon Prime so we got free shipping with 2 day delivery.It has the 3650 pound capacity. It was a very easy install and will make set up quite a bit easier.
Thanks StephenH for the info! |
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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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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Posted: 19 Aug 2016 at 10:02pm |
I am glad you found the information useful.
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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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Bovine0001
Groupie Joined: 24 May 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 40 |
Posted: 27 Aug 2016 at 10:48am |
how did you do that? My crank does not simply come off. |
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2014 Rpod 178
Mods in Order: 1: Added USB charging port 2: Added Spigot at Fresh Water to make easy empty 3: Solar Panel 4: Cut dinette bench panel to improve access underneath |
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JScottHouse
Newbie Joined: 09 Aug 2016 Location: Maidens VA Online Status: Offline Posts: 12 |
Posted: 27 Aug 2016 at 12:02pm |
Yes, plugging in the tow vehicle will provide the power for the jack .... Provided the seven way is wired with a charge wire.
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