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    Posted: 21 Sep 2015 at 8:38pm
Welcome.  Good entrance!
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Posts: 4 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Sep 2015 at 3:17pm
We use a wireless system. I'm backing up and my wife is giving me hand signals.
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Posts: 1676 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Aug 2014 at 10:50pm
That really is a great use of a stiff noodle. I've seen the two balls on a pole apparatus, but the stiff pink noodle looks just as effective! 

Nicely done!

fred
2014 RPod 178 => MyMods and Buying Habits
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Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks!
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When the wife's not available, I use this low tech setup which utilizes a noodle on the jack tower and a clamp on the tailgate. Gets me pretty darn close. Cheap too. And no interference with any electronics.
Larry and Debbie w/Rosie the mutt. Old: '13 177, '06 Silverado V6
New: '15 Whitehawk 20MRB '14 Silverado V8
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I believe that pic was of a pod prototype.
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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WIFE??   I've heard many a divorce has resulted from backing instructions and two person kayaks.
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Supervised by a German/Aussie mix and a Labradoodle!
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Great Pic!
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Wilmaaaaaaa!



Sorry Rick, I couldn't help myself. Smile

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I have an extremely expensive device but it does work remarkably well. If it ever fails the expenses associated with the failure could apparently cost me half of my net worth. For this reason I am very cautious with how I use it. Clearness of instruction spoken with kindness and flexibility are written in BOLD print with the instructions. So far it has worked great. You can find them everywhere but quality consistency is apparently an issue with some. I have lucked out! They are known as Wilma's Incredibly Fine Experience or W.I.F.E. for short. Once the hitch is on it may stay forever. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine.
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Posts: 556 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Aug 2014 at 11:13am
I came up with my own solution for the license plate problem.  I fabricated a backer plate that fits behind the license plate and extends about 1.5 inches above the license plate itself.  I attached the Smart Hitch camera and sensors to that plate and everything blends in well and the registration tag is not obscured.  The company could not offer a solution, so it is up to the purchaser to do whatever works for them.

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