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Medicine Wolf
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Topic: New Rpod owner- Stabilizing jack question Posted: 30 Apr 2017 at 12:34am |
I am new to the camper world coming from an adventure tent based trailer. I just purchased a 2010 r-pod 151. It has only been used a half dozen times or so and was kept covered and looks to be in great shape. The guy had everything for it but did not have stabilizer jacks. My question is do I need them? Could it damage the trailer if I don't use them? It's only 16 feet long and its just myself and my dog int he trailer. If the answer is yes could you link to some you would recommend? Also the bearings were greased last year according to the guy and the trailer has been sitting for most of that time only being used once. Should I have them greased just in case? Thanks in advance....
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computerfixitguy
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Posted: 30 Apr 2017 at 1:22am |
grease never stops being grease unless it's dirty.
however you might enjoy the sway of the trailer as your dog moves or the wind blows. if not, get some jacks.
Derek
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Leo B
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Posted: 30 Apr 2017 at 5:52am |
Welcome to the group!! Congrats on your 151!! Agree with Derek
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
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Tars Tarkas
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Posted: 30 Apr 2017 at 8:32am |
It's possible, when you're camped, with the TV unhooked, to put so much weight in the back that you'll tip the trailer tongue up. Very awkward and disconcerting.... That, aside from general stability, is probably more than enough reason for stabilizers on the rear. They aren't absolutely necessary on the front. The jack will keep the front end from dipping, but they're nice on the front corners too for the solid feeling they give the whole rig when you're walking around inside.
TT
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podrunner
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Posted: 30 Apr 2017 at 9:27am |
We also have a 151 that we purchased used a few years ago. In my research, it seems that the 151 and 152 did not come with front stabilizer jacks. These early production models only had the stabilizers on the rear. I purchased a set of jacks on Amazon, drilled a couple of pilot holes and they were easy to install. I just checked my Amazon history, and it was a pair of 20" scissor jacks that I purchased. I do believe you need them as our trailer was quite wobbly with out them.
Enjoy your RP 151.
Happy trails
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Pod People
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Posted: 30 Apr 2017 at 4:42pm |
I agree with Podrunner. We also have an older model-2009 173 model R Pod that originally had no front stabilizer jacks. after a couple of trips, I bought a pair and added them to the front. Easy job, much improvement and highly recommended. enjoy your new pod!! Vann
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Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179
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Medicine Wolf
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Posted: 30 Apr 2017 at 8:26pm |
Thanks for the input..I ordered 2 for the rear and see how that goes...I don't feel confident about drilling into metal but Im guessing there might be pre drilled holes since it was supposed to come with them from the factory...I was advised on my old 18 gallon fresh water tank in adventure trailer to not drink from the tank....So i bought a couple fo 5 gallon jugs...Do most people drink from the faucets or take their own drinking water? If I dont drink from it do i still need to treat and clean the tanks?
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osage
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Posted: 30 Apr 2017 at 10:08pm |
we just buy two 1 gallon jugs and refill them at the camp sites
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Grandpa Hiker
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Posted: 01 May 2017 at 4:03am |
We bring a couple of jugs of water filtered through our refrigerator filter system. Even though we do not drink water from the tank, I still do the Clorox - vinegar routine every spring when I do de-winterization.
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Rob & Becky
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ToolmanJohn
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Posted: 01 May 2017 at 5:13am |
If you decide to get stabilizers, get one for each corner, 4 . THey take very little time to use and stabilize the camper. No shake and shimmy.
Grease the bearings once a year should be fine. There should be specs for how often to lube them. With a flashlight, you may be able to find a part number on the hubs looking behind them, and find online what the maker of the hubs recommends.
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