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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Topic: Power Jack ? Posted: 29 Aug 2016 at 7:40am |
Another good idea. It is good to have a backup. I have a 16V cordless drill/driver from Aldi that I carry to use with the stabilizers. Do you think it would have enough power to work a jack, or would you say that 18 to 20V would be the minimum? I already know it does not have enough power for the BAL leveler, but that is not geared. |
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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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marwayne
Senior Member Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Edmonton AB Can Online Status: Offline Posts: 1002 |
Posted: 29 Aug 2016 at 11:43pm |
I use an 18 volt Ryobi, it lifts the tongue and truck when hooked up to put on the bars for the WDH.
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ToolmanJohn
Senior Member Joined: 23 Apr 2014 Location: Connecticut Online Status: Offline Posts: 451 |
Posted: 30 Aug 2016 at 8:29pm |
I just finished the install of the Quick Jack. Extremely easy as far as bolt on mods go.
1) hook up tow vehicle to stabilize R-Pod. I use my SUV as a big wheel chock... 2) unbolt old tongue jack (9/16 socket - 3 bolts) 3) drop quick jack into hole vacated by old jack 4) install star washers under the quick jack mount plate, and reinstall the 3 bolts Elapsed time 20 minutes, including hooking up the tow vehicle.. 5) The electrical....Well, they include a circuit breaker, but NO way to connect to power. 6) Auto parts store (or raid the electrical supply cabinet at work ..shhhhh don't tell) Purchase a 12-10 AWG splice crimp, and a 5/16" stud 12-10 AWG wire crimp (yellow). This is for the battery terminal. I decided to wire it "hot" and not through my battery selector switch. Used outdoor rated zip ties to neatly run the jack power wire (there is only one wire) along the trailer connector cable. Elapsed time to perform electrical about 15 minutes. And it works very well. It came with a jack foot pad that has several holes in it for adjusting how high it can lift the tongue off the ground. It has about 18 total inches of lift, but with the foot pad in one hole space higher I can finally get the R-Pod level in my driveway without bottoming the jack. It will be a big plus on a hot day when setting up or leaving a site, and when leaving or coming back from a trip. I won't break a sweat. Here's a couple pics. The old jack, and the new jack. I added a photo of the installed unit. I'm going to debate whether or not to install the power wire direct to the battery as it is now, or change it over to one of the switch terminals so it can be powered by the battery switch. |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Posted: 30 Aug 2016 at 9:43pm |
Congratulations on a successful installation. I wouldn't want to go back to a manual jack.
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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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Kickstart
Senior Member Joined: 20 Sep 2010 Location: Ocean Shores, W Online Status: Offline Posts: 267 |
Posted: 30 Aug 2016 at 10:12pm |
ToolmanJohn, if your Jack Quick is like mine, you'll find that it does a great job and is much quieter than many of the expensive brands. The nice included vinyl head cover is NOT water proof. I line mine with a gallon ziplock bag, and like many others cover the whole jack head with a plastic bucket when storing my trailer. I've been well satisfied with the Jack Quick over the last couple years, and those of us who live in the hinterlands sure get the use out of Amazon Prime!
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ToolmanJohn
Senior Member Joined: 23 Apr 2014 Location: Connecticut Online Status: Offline Posts: 451 |
Posted: 01 Sep 2016 at 7:18pm |
I like the bucket idea for covering it completely when not using the camper. I'll do it.
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TigerPawd
Groupie Joined: 04 Feb 2015 Location: Corpus Christi Online Status: Offline Posts: 68 |
Posted: 05 Sep 2016 at 2:33pm |
I got a Quick Jack HH3500 and it works great on our #179.
Except for one thing - through the years, I have had four different jacks on three different TTs without a problem on four different tow vehicles. No problem with any - till I tried to back up my Ford Expedition with the tail gate open for hookup to our Pod. That's always worked before and it did this time too - till I went to close the tail gate. This model of Quick Jack is several inches too tall, so the tail gate hits the top of the jack. I have had to switch back to poles on magnets, which is not nearly as convenient. Be sure to check measurements before ordering. Measure twice, order once. |
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Joan, Jerry and the two Pugs
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