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Craneman

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Calendar Event: Our Recreation Care Unit
Posted: 13 Apr 2014 at 12:41am

This is what we came up with last year when we tore the caps off the round ones after we installed the risers

Jo and moe

We did something like that last year

Jo and Gary, 2010-174,2011 F150

Jo and Gary
2010 174
2011 Ford 150

RCU

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Location: Omaha Nebraska
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Posted: 12 Apr 2014 at 11:53pm

Wow, got back from the shop and I really did not expect a response so soon. I just finished another mod today, I used a 5 x 5 inch pvc post cover and mounted directly behind the dump valves with a 4.5 inch pvc gutter insde to carry the sewer hose with wooden handles to pull it out like a tray. both ends get a post cap, one glued and the other with a bolt all the way through on the dump side. I can't really take credit for the design saw it while looking at large trailer modifications on the web. Anyway the one that wasa under the tongue was so cheesey and fell off once where the bolt holes broke out. I think due to summer heat. whoever asked about the Jack, got one off e bay for $90. new it works great. plus if I run into probs I have the emergancy crank and the new scissor jacks to lift it. Can't wait to get camping this year.

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techntrek

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Posted: 12 Apr 2014 at 5:50pm

Welcome. Dang, thieves will take anything. I just upgraded my generator and I'm still undecided how I'm going to secure it. My prior one had the frame exposed so I could attach right to it.

Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

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Posted: 12 Apr 2014 at 10:28am

Good idea about the power jack/weld, what kind of power jack do you use. I tried a cheap one from Harbor Freight (actually I tried 2) and didn't have any luck at all. One failed as I was trying to leave a campground, the other failed as I returned home, both on their first trip, thank God for bottle jacks. Still looking for the right power jack.

Old Dingo and/or Mrs. Dingo
181G
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Leo B

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Posted: 12 Apr 2014 at 10:15am

Welcome to the group! This is a great place to learn and share!

Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171

RCU

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Joined: 12 Mar 2014
Location: Omaha Nebraska
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Posted: 12 Apr 2014 at 10:08am

I ment to write power jack to thief.

Recreational Care Unit (RCU)

RCU

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Posted: 12 Apr 2014 at 10:05am

My lady and me of 30 yes are retiring this August. We purchased a 171 in 2010. What fun! Every where we go fellow campers are so curious about the 171. When we travel it is loaded for fun. Our kayaks, bicycles and our dogs. We both enjoy using the God given gift of good health.
I have completed a few conveniences, a 19" flat screen with blue ray in our bed area, a new 110v circuit with GFIC controlled circuit one outlets (1 on each side) of the dining area, a power tounge jack, four 7,500 scissor jacks, and a pair of risers.
I really love messing with the RCU. By the I tack welded all accessories to the RCU after losing a power to a thief while on a bike with the dogs.
RCU

Recreational Care Unit (RCU)

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Craneman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 12 May 2013 Location: Tokeland,wa Online Status: Offline Posts: 387	Calendar Event: Our Recreation Care Unit Posted: 13 Apr 2014 at 12:41am
	This is what we came up with last year when we tore the caps off the round ones after we installed the risers Jo and moe We did something like that last year
	Jo and Gary, 2010-174,2011 F150 Jo and Gary 2010 174 2011 Ford 150

RCU Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 12 Mar 2014 Location: Omaha Nebraska Online Status: Offline Posts: 21	Posted: 12 Apr 2014 at 11:53pm
	Wow, got back from the shop and I really did not expect a response so soon. I just finished another mod today, I used a 5 x 5 inch pvc post cover and mounted directly behind the dump valves with a 4.5 inch pvc gutter insde to carry the sewer hose with wooden handles to pull it out like a tray. both ends get a post cap, one glued and the other with a bolt all the way through on the dump side. I can't really take credit for the design saw it while looking at large trailer modifications on the web. Anyway the one that wasa under the tongue was so cheesey and fell off once where the bolt holes broke out. I think due to summer heat. whoever asked about the Jack, got one off e bay for $90. new it works great. plus if I run into probs I have the emergancy crank and the new scissor jacks to lift it. Can't wait to get camping this year.
	Recreational Care Unit (RCU)

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062	Posted: 12 Apr 2014 at 5:50pm
	Welcome. Dang, thieves will take anything. I just upgraded my generator and I'm still undecided how I'm going to secure it. My prior one had the frame exposed so I could attach right to it.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 07 Jul 2012 Location: Tarentum, PA Online Status: Offline Posts: 138	Posted: 12 Apr 2014 at 10:28am
	Good idea about the power jack/weld, what kind of power jack do you use. I tried a cheap one from Harbor Freight (actually I tried 2) and didn't have any luck at all. One failed as I was trying to leave a campground, the other failed as I returned home, both on their first trip, thank God for bottle jacks. Still looking for the right power jack.
	Old Dingo and/or Mrs. Dingo 181G 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4518	Posted: 12 Apr 2014 at 10:15am
	Welcome to the group! This is a great place to learn and share!
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

RCU Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 12 Mar 2014 Location: Omaha Nebraska Online Status: Offline Posts: 21	Posted: 12 Apr 2014 at 10:08am
	I ment to write power jack to thief.
	Recreational Care Unit (RCU)

RCU Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 12 Mar 2014 Location: Omaha Nebraska Online Status: Offline Posts: 21	Posted: 12 Apr 2014 at 10:05am
	My lady and me of 30 yes are retiring this August. We purchased a 171 in 2010. What fun! Every where we go fellow campers are so curious about the 171. When we travel it is loaded for fun. Our kayaks, bicycles and our dogs. We both enjoy using the God given gift of good health. I have completed a few conveniences, a 19" flat screen with blue ray in our bed area, a new 110v circuit with GFIC controlled circuit one outlets (1 on each side) of the dining area, a power tounge jack, four 7,500 scissor jacks, and a pair of risers. I really love messing with the RCU. By the I tack welded all accessories to the RCU after losing a power to a thief while on a bike with the dogs. RCU
	Recreational Care Unit (RCU)

Our Recreation Care Unit - Event Date: 12 Apr 2014