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renhui 
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 Topic: Recommendation for "portable" jack for tire changePosted: 19 Aug 2023 at 11:29am |
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Hey guys,
Finally finished my first trips on my new to me Rpod. I've witnessed couple tire blowouts on the way, and was wondering if you carry a portable jack for emergency tire change over. I've got a 3 ton jack at home for all tire changeover, but it's too heavy to lug around. Thanks. |
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2016 Rpod 178 HRE
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mjlrpod
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Posted: 19 Aug 2023 at 12:16pm |
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I keep a bottle jack in my truck. Never needed so far, but I think it'll work fine.
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2017.5 Rp-172
2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
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gpokluda
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Posted: 19 Aug 2023 at 4:10pm |
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I use the Harbor Freight 12 ton bottle jack. Works fine but you should carry a couple of pieces if 2X6 as a base for stability.
https://www.harborfreight.com/12-ton-hydraulic-bottle-jack-56739.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=17890472041&campaignid=17890472041&utm_content=140972207193&adsetid=140972207193&product=56739&store=56&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0IGnBhDUARIsAMwFDLmeSPnjPDAxEUHrdvIZt8g0lBNNReE_UGZR7G-tLQ6-FkLWdDvIBXgaAnFSEALw_wcB
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Gpokluda
2017 Rpod 179(sold 2023) 2022 Escape 5.0TA 2022 Ford F150 4X4 3.5EB Kawasaki KLR650 |
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renhui
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Posted: 19 Aug 2023 at 5:18pm |
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Thanks for the replies guys.
The Harbor Heights seems like a decent model with 18inch max height. Will check locally for sure. hope I can find something decent for the HRE model.
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David and Danette
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Posted: 19 Aug 2023 at 6:56pm |
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We bought the 3 ton All-in-One Powerbuilt bottle jack for our camper and I am very happy with it. Used it to replace the leaf springs on our camper that and a couple of jack stands. It is a fairly popular jack with good reviews cost a little more but I think it's worth it. This would be my recomendation.
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2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
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jato
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Posted: 19 Aug 2023 at 8:04pm |
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Used to carry a bottle jack many years ago for my 177 until I had a flat and found out the bottle jack was too tall to fit under the jacking point. And my fingers weren't strong enough to dig through concrete or asphalt that was on the shoulder of the road. Since then (10 years ago) a two ton floor jack from HF was purchased, compact and has its own carrying case, weighs maybe 15-18 lbs. Remember when you have a flat you only have 4" to work with, at least that is all on a 177, so measure the length of that bottle jack before making a purchase.
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gpokluda
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Posted: 20 Aug 2023 at 12:35pm |
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Jato, where are you positioning the jack that it you only have 4" of clearance?
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Gpokluda
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David and Danette
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Posted: 20 Aug 2023 at 1:34pm |
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I was told to position jack under frame just behind the axle and not under the axle.
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renhui
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Posted: 20 Aug 2023 at 2:19pm |
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Appreciate the more replies. guys.
The all-in-one sounds like a great idea, keeping an eye for any sales. I always jack up under the frame, though I've seen ppl position under the axle. On a side note, realized I actually have a smaller bottle jack from many years ago, but it's not tall enough.
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gpokluda
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Posted: 20 Aug 2023 at 2:29pm |
I don't have my Rpod anymore, but I remember being told I could jack up the trailer by placing the jack under the mounting flange on the axle (not the axle tube). If I remember correctly, There was plenty of room for the 12 ton HF jack even with a flat tire. I now have a tandem axle which takes care of a lot of the clearance issues and the recommendation from Dexter is to jack up from the mounting flange as well.
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