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mjlrpod
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Topic: ouR escaPOD mods Posted: 25 Jan 2020 at 8:58am |
The Bal adjustable 2 sided chocks came in. They are bigger than I imagined, and pretty heavy duty. I'm pretty happy with these. So much nicer than the cheese wedge chocks i've used till now.
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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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Olddawgsrule
Senior Member Joined: 20 Sep 2017 Location: New Hampshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 1014 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 20 Jan 2020 at 7:25am |
I like the Beech Lake Leveler, it has the grip mat! I use a piece of my old hiking bed mat under my Anderson's.. LOL
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GlueGuy
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 19 Jan 2020 at 5:02pm |
We have used the Anderson Leveler for a while now. I would not take it up to the 4" limit they advertise, but 3" is probably fine.
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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 19 Jan 2020 at 12:50pm |
2 is for if you are on level ground. If not, then an Andersen Leveler or Beech Lane Leveler works well if you need to raise the low side 4" or less. I have the Andersen leveler because the Beech Lane Leveler did not exist when I purchased my A. L. My first one broke, but was replaced with what looks to be a stronger version under warranty. This type leveler, when the trailer is leveled, also acts as a chock. I also have the BAL leveler, but I think that the BAL leveler is more suited to the lighter RPods. The jack screw is a weak link. If not lubricated, it can gall and sieze or it can strip out and drop the load. Plus, the tilting tire platforms can't be good for the tires.
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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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mjlrpod
Senior Member Joined: 27 Sep 2016 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 1214 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 19 Jan 2020 at 9:11am |
Ok, Thanks Stephen. I'm going to order probably 2, on amazon. I see people saying you only need one, but i'm thinking 2 is better. Cost alot more to buy a new camper than one of these.
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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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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 18 Jan 2020 at 4:02pm |
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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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Olddawgsrule
Senior Member Joined: 20 Sep 2017 Location: New Hampshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 1014 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 18 Jan 2020 at 3:03pm |
Kinda on the same track for time. Need to be in SD for end of May. Really wanting to do a run up the Maine Spur before and hit Quoddy State Park. I must walk the eastern most point of the US!
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mjlrpod
Senior Member Joined: 27 Sep 2016 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 1214 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 18 Jan 2020 at 1:40pm |
I like the double sided chock you have. I like that much better than the 2 single chocks I use on each side of the tire. They look to be made of aluminum? It looks like the center connector is a turnbuckle, so you can adjust the size of the opening ? I will be ordering them soon.
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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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StephenH
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 18 Jan 2020 at 12:34pm |
True. I hope to make a short, local trip sometime in late March or early April to do some initial testing. The longer trip we hope to start in May.
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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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Olddawgsrule
Senior Member Joined: 20 Sep 2017 Location: New Hampshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 1014 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 18 Jan 2020 at 12:31pm |
Depends what stock is set to do and what you have. You will have a lithium converter/charger (your WFCO). You have no need for a DC/DC. I don't.. The simplest for me is to go DC/DC directly to the battery. We'll both be doing real life trials as we head out in Spring.
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