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CFWARREN

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Topic: Two New 179 Mods
Posted: 12 Jun 2015 at 8:31am

Yes, we tried that, it's attached with 3 bolts, so there's really only two ways it can go, with the head straight forward, or turned to the side. Turning the head to the side still doesn't give enough clearance.

2016 179 - Hood River Edition
2008 Nissan Xterra

techntrek

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Posted: 12 Jun 2015 at 9:37am

My husky just barely clears on my rig. I'd bet most people don't think about that until the first time they hitch up.

As for the tube - there are options out there for an adjustable tube, and one that is 61" long that will perfectly fit the frame width on the pods. Then you can just screw right into the frame to mount. That is what I did.

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

TigerPawd

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Posted: 12 Jun 2015 at 1:16pm

I have the same problem with my new jack, but just happened to be in situations where I didn't notice till I had had it for about six weeks - way too late to return it. Before this, three E-150 vans, one Ford Expedition, three different electric jacks - never a problem. Then I got this new jack for the Pod and the tail gate won't clear the jack. It used to be so nice to back up with the tail gate open, and end up right on the hitch.

No more!

I'm learning to live without that and to get more of the goodies out before hitching up, or to use the flip-up back window. Sure love the jack though.

Joan, Jerry and the two Pugs
2015 R-Pod 179

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CFWARREN Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 12 Apr 2015 Location: Spokane, Wa Online Status: Offline Posts: 148	Topic: Two New 179 Mods Posted: 12 Jun 2015 at 8:31am
	Yes, we tried that, it's attached with 3 bolts, so there's really only two ways it can go, with the head straight forward, or turned to the side. Turning the head to the side still doesn't give enough clearance.
	2016 179 - Hood River Edition 2008 Nissan Xterra

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 Jun 2015 at 9:37am
	My husky just barely clears on my rig. I'd bet most people don't think about that until the first time they hitch up. As for the tube - there are options out there for an adjustable tube, and one that is 61" long that will perfectly fit the frame width on the pods. Then you can just screw right into the frame to mount. That is what I did.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

TigerPawd Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 04 Feb 2015 Location: Corpus Christi Online Status: Offline Posts: 68	Posted: 12 Jun 2015 at 1:16pm
	I have the same problem with my new jack, but just happened to be in situations where I didn't notice till I had had it for about six weeks - way too late to return it. Before this, three E-150 vans, one Ford Expedition, three different electric jacks - never a problem. Then I got this new jack for the Pod and the tail gate won't clear the jack. It used to be so nice to back up with the tail gate open, and end up right on the hitch. No more! I'm learning to live without that and to get more of the goodies out before hitching up, or to use the flip-up back window. Sure love the jack though.
	Joan, Jerry and the two Pugs 2015 R-Pod 179