Changiing a Flat.
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Topic: Changiing a Flat.
Posted By: Don Halas
Subject: Changiing a Flat.
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2015 at 12:25pm
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If I have to change a flat will the stabalizer jacks be suitable? If not, are there jack locations on the trailer frame for my car jack? |
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2015 at 12:42pm
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No, that are not made to be used for that. We carry a small floor jack, had our mechanic mark an X where we should jack it up from. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Don Halas
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2015 at 1:00pm
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Floor jack? That sounds like a lot of weight and storage. Thanks for you speedy reply. |
Posted By: J-Cat
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2015 at 1:46pm
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The trailer stabilizers are not to be used to jack the trailer (read warning notices posted on the stabilizers). I bought an 8 ton bottle jack which is relatively inexpensive, compact, and not too heavy. The location to place the jack is a bit of a science project but you can search this forum for information regarding this. The main thing is to make sure the load is transferred to the frame and not just the torsion axle. I would recommend you try it at home first to make sure you have everything you need (a short wood plank or two under the jack may come in handy). I also had to buy a thin wall 13/16" deep socket to be able to reach the recessed lug nuts on my 179. I bought a 24" breaker bar to keep in the trailer for emergency tire change and I do check the lug nut torque (100 ft-lbs) before leaving on every trip. As a side note, I also keep an extra 3/4" socket in the trailer for the nuts on the spare tire carrier which are not the same size as the wheel lug nuts. Good Luck ------------- Jerry & Cathy 2015 RP-179 HRE 2013 Tacoma SR5 4x4 |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2015 at 2:51pm
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It is a small one, probably 2' long, fairly compact. Ride in the back well of our Grand Caravan. We also carry the 3/4 inch and 13/16 " sockets for the lug nuts. Just in case. Plus a tire patch kit to plug a nail hole or something simple to get it off the highway. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2015 at 8:56pm
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We carry a bottle jack. And a multi head tire iron.
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Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2015 at 9:24pm
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Wife picks it up just high enough for jack stand. ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2015 at 9:48pm
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I want video. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2015 at 5:32am
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: GLBCamper
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2015 at 12:01pm
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I have also wondered about the best location to jack it up. Can anyone post the exact location (ideally with a pic)? Sorry if it has been discussed, but the search process often doesn't yield the expected results. ------------- Old: 2014 177 HRE 2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd 2016 F150 4x4 Sport |
Posted By: JohnBG
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2015 at 7:21pm
I was wondering the same thing myself. ------------- 2010 R-Pod RP-171 2010 Honda Ridgeline TV |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2015 at 9:22pm
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If you ask FR they will tell you one thing, if you ask Lippert they will tell you another. The consensus among owners is to use a block to spread the lift point stress placed directly under the axle where it connects to the frame. You can find a pic in this document showing the lift point during axle bearing maintenance. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2M4imcnGBJodjBTSE10NkxDcTA/view - 2015-178 Lippert Axle Bearing Service.pdf ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2015 at 9:32pm
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The red arrow is where my mechanic said to put my jack. That is where he does it when he the yearly inspection. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: GLBCamper
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2015 at 9:36pm
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Exactly what I needed! Thanks. ------------- Old: 2014 177 HRE 2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd 2016 F150 4x4 Sport |
Posted By: GLBCamper
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2015 at 9:41pm
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So I'm still confused about jack placement. The axle is diamond shaped and so has no flat surface for the jack. I guess that's fine since it sounds like it should be on the frame and not the axle. But I don't see any part of the frame where you could put a bottle Jack. I have looked closely at the document posted and the spot where the red arrow is is just a pair of vertical plates about 1/4" wide and extending just about 2" out from the axle (at least on my pod.) It doesn't seem like it would support a Jack, even with a board to spread the load. ------------- Old: 2014 177 HRE 2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd 2016 F150 4x4 Sport |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2015 at 7:23am
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Yep, owners are kinda left out in the weeds on this one, you won't find any jack point reference from FR. Many POD owners have overcome this issue with relative ease. At this point, like Leo B did above, you may want to seek the counsel of a local tire or mechanic shop to get some hands on advise based on your particular situation. Good luck Sir.
------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: JohnBG
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2015 at 2:06pm
What "red arrow"?  ------------- 2010 R-Pod RP-171 2010 Honda Ridgeline TV |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2015 at 2:15pm
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A few post back, the picture that Podster put the link to. Maybe triple A or Coachman would be an option? ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: GLBCamper
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2015 at 8:28pm
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We're in Oregon. It's Les Schwab country! ------------- Old: 2014 177 HRE 2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd 2016 F150 4x4 Sport |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2015 at 9:26pm
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I have a cousin in Oregon, Hillsboro area. Hope to get over that way to seem him within a couple years. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |