Flip Foot for jacks

From what I understand, when the foot is in position, it is "locked" as you say. My 179 did not come with one. When I called about it after seeing the brochure for the 2016 R-Pods stating that it was standard equipment, I was told that my 2016 R-Pod's serial number was 400 units prior to when they made it standard. i was quite disappointed that I actually got a 2015-1/2 R-Pod instead of the 2016. However, I ended up getting a Husky flip foot that is manually deployed and uses a heavy locking pin to switch from stowed to deployed. After shortening the extension tube, I have found that it works quite well on my driveway which, from its slope, would not have allowed the Fastaway flip foot to operate. I would have had to use a block and left the foot folded anyway.

The YouTube video I saw indicates that when the Fastaway foot deploys, the whole tube lowers into the foot until the through bolt seats at the bottom of the channel. This means that the tube is locked inside the foot, and should be quite stable. It should not only prevent side-to-side movement but also front-to-back movement. It should not collapse. However, I would still use wheel chocks, even on a "perfectly flat surface."

I have the Husky Brute Super Foot. It does not have the automatic action of the Fastaway. I would have preferred to get the Fastaway, but the Husky works well also. I do get concerned that the pull pin might not hold, much as you have concerns about the Fastaway holding. I think both will be okay. I still chock the wheels though, even on level ground.

What I would really like is a way to lock the trailer brakes when parked. The breakaway connector is not a viable option as it would then leave the brakes energized at all times which would neither be good for them nor the battery.

Just returned from our first outing in our 2017 R-Pod 172. We recently traded up from the 2009 R-Pod. First time setting the camper up and guess what! I had to completely remove the flip foot in order to get the jack stand firmly set. The hitch assembly was too close to the ground and there was not enough room for the flipjack to turn down and become firmly seated on the ground. Taking the the unit back to the dealer next week to have the hitch reconfigured.    So whether the flapjack locks is a good question, but first you must consider is it even going to be a viable option given the terrain and hitch height.

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