Electric Tongue Jack cover
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Topic: Electric Tongue Jack cover
Posted By: Madmojo
Subject: Electric Tongue Jack cover
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2017 at 6:19pm
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Hi WE had someone suggest that wew should cover the electric tongue jack to protect from weather. IS any one doing this? If so wha are you using? Thanks
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Posted By: rawest50
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2017 at 6:32pm
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I have the Stromberg Carlson jack. It looks like it is really sealed. The 2 toggle switch covers might were out but that will be from use. I have only had mine for a few months. Be interesting to hear others thoughts. ------------- 2017.5 RPod 179 2017 Jeep Unlimited Wrangler 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 Off Road Crew Cab 2 Weiner dogs Great wife puts up with my BS ❤️ Thoroughbred Racing. 
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2017 at 6:34pm
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Mine came with one. Not very durable but still there. Both etrailer and Camping world sell them, around 10 bucks. I keep mine on. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: Oharley
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2017 at 7:19pm
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I have a Stromberg Carlson as well and I just put a $1 plastic bucket upside down over it ------------- RP 179 2016 Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi 4x4 |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2017 at 7:22pm
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Oharley,
How's that work when you're towing:) ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2017 at 8:15pm
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Ours came with one.
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Oharley
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2017 at 9:36pm
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mcarter, when I'm towing I don't worry about having it covered. I use the bucket when the trailer is parked. The bail on the bucket slips under the motor and keeps it from blowing off on windy days ------------- RP 179 2016 Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi 4x4 |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2017 at 9:50pm
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Mine came with a cover. That got lost when we had our accident in December. I forgot to put it back on after we got the R-Pod hitched to the tow truck that had our Escape on it. I found a replacement, but it was huge. I modified it to make it fit more like the original one. Once it is on and the cords cinched up, it stays on just fine. How durable it is remains to be seen. I just think the jack head will last longer covered than uncovered since it will keep the sun's UV rays from degrading the plastic so quickly.
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: M0tl3y
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2017 at 7:35pm
Yes, I put an old bucket on it. My neighbor liked my idea and puts a bucket on his. When the bucket sun-rots, just put on a new one. Cheap and simple. It even keeps the tow chains off the ground and the tow chains stop it from flying away in the wind.   ------------- The 178 club |
Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 09 Jun 2017 at 1:34pm
| Ours came with a soft vinyl cover, which is nice because we can leave it on all the time, even when operating the jack. It never gets lost that way. |
Posted By: ToolmanJohn
Date Posted: 09 Jun 2017 at 9:05pm
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Bucket when in storage at home. Nothing while using the trailer. ------------- 2017 ATC 7X20 Custom Toy Hauler 2013 R-Pod 177 (SOLD) 2013 VW Touareg TDI |