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ToolmanJohn
Senior Member Joined: 23 Apr 2014 Location: Connecticut Online Status: Offline Posts: 451 |
Topic: Flip Foot for jacks Posted: 15 Jun 2016 at 9:25pm |
I was looking at the Fastway flip foot for the tongue jacks. I understand that it flips out of the way when raised up and automatically flips down when lowered...
BUT, can anyone tell me if it "locks" rigidly to the tongue jack tube when supporting the trailer weight? It looks like the tongue tube is "locked" inside a channel, that's great. BUT is it also locked from the front to back? If you were parked on a perfectly flat surface, and did NOT use wheel chocks (for example) and the jack was down on the ground supporting the trailer, could the trailer be rocked and would the foot fold or collapse? I can't tell from YouTube videos or online pics.
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StephenH
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Posted: 16 Jun 2016 at 9:31am |
From what I understand, when the foot is in position, it is "locked" as you say. My 179 did not come with one. When I called about it after seeing the brochure for the 2016 R-Pods stating that it was standard equipment, I was told that my 2016 R-Pod's serial number was 400 units prior to when they made it standard. i was quite disappointed that I actually got a 2015-1/2 R-Pod instead of the 2016. However, I ended up getting a Husky flip foot that is manually deployed and uses a heavy locking pin to switch from stowed to deployed. After shortening the extension tube, I have found that it works quite well on my driveway which, from its slope, would not have allowed the Fastaway flip foot to operate. I would have had to use a block and left the foot folded anyway.
The YouTube video I saw indicates that when the Fastaway foot deploys, the whole tube lowers into the foot until the through bolt seats at the bottom of the channel. This means that the tube is locked inside the foot, and should be quite stable. It should not only prevent side-to-side movement but also front-to-back movement. It should not collapse. However, I would still use wheel chocks, even on a "perfectly flat surface." |
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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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ToolmanJohn
Senior Member Joined: 23 Apr 2014 Location: Connecticut Online Status: Offline Posts: 451 |
Posted: 16 Jun 2016 at 10:36am |
That's what I was looking to hear I was concerned that the foot might have the capability of collapsing or moving when the load was applied to it . I just wanted to know and be assured that it is rigid thank you
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StephenH
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Posted: 16 Jun 2016 at 10:00pm |
I have the Husky Brute Super Foot. It does not have the automatic action of the Fastaway. I would have preferred to get the Fastaway, but the Husky works well also. I do get concerned that the pull pin might not hold, much as you have concerns about the Fastaway holding. I think both will be okay. I still chock the wheels though, even on level ground.
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StephenH
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ToolmanJohn
Senior Member Joined: 23 Apr 2014 Location: Connecticut Online Status: Offline Posts: 451 |
Posted: 17 Jun 2016 at 5:58am |
Yes, of course the wheel chocks will get used when camping. I was using the example of no chocks to get an idea of how rigid the foot is in a forward/backward state. On a level surface, the tongue tube alone on a block of wood will hold the camper. It is a rigid tube. I wanted to know if the foot had some mechanism for rigidity when it folds down.
Thanks to all.
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Posted: 17 Jun 2016 at 2:28pm |
What I would really like is a way to lock the trailer brakes when parked. The breakaway connector is not a viable option as it would then leave the brakes energized at all times which would neither be good for them nor the battery.
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StephenH
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Westgl
Newbie Joined: 07 Jun 2016 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 35 |
Posted: 24 Jun 2016 at 5:19pm |
the flip foot is slotted on both sides so it locks into position, once the flip foot moves down far enough in the slot to lock up. I tested it by pulling a little while still hooked up, it will not flip once jacked up and in that slot. Once you relieve pressure off of the flip foot by raising the jack then it move up the slot and out of the locked position, and presses against a collar that starts the flipping of the flip foot backwards toward the rear of the coach
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bmc1105
Newbie Joined: 29 Jan 2016 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 3 |
Posted: 24 Jun 2016 at 7:35pm |
Just returned from our first outing in our 2017 R-Pod 172. We recently traded up from the 2009 R-Pod. First time setting the camper up and guess what! I had to completely remove the flip foot in order to get the jack stand firmly set. The hitch assembly was too close to the ground and there was not enough room for the flipjack to turn down and become firmly seated on the ground. Taking the the unit back to the dealer next week to have the hitch reconfigured. So whether the flapjack locks is a good question, but first you must consider is it even going to be a viable option given the terrain and hitch height.
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Westgl
Newbie Joined: 07 Jun 2016 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 35 |
Posted: 24 Jun 2016 at 7:42pm |
Humm I noticed my flipflop was very tight the first few times I used it until it broke in now it's no problem
something to consider making sure you pick a good flat site may be important |
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2017 RPOD 179 Hood River Edition Dual 6 volt Batts Dual propane Tanks Batt Disconnect Bed leg extension Dinette modification Renogy 100w solar Motorcycles several currently |
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Westgl
Newbie Joined: 07 Jun 2016 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 35 |
Posted: 24 Jun 2016 at 7:43pm |
Dang phone correction
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