Check hitch pins!
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Topic: Check hitch pins!
Posted By: Subzilla
Subject: Check hitch pins!
Date Posted: 13 Jun 2017 at 2:47pm
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The video guy is a little talky but it got me to thinking that I need to check my pin condition. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubP0bsXZju8&feature=youtu.be Seems that a $1 part could sure wreck (literally) your day. ------------- Mark Concord, NC 2017 RP 179 "Podzilla" 2011 Silverado 1500 4X4 |
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Posted By: cjscinta
Date Posted: 13 Jun 2017 at 3:33pm
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I thought the idea of putting the clip on opposite the pin angle was a good idea. The heavy part of the pin falls down and it will keep the clip in place even if it becomes weak over time. A little harder to get in and out but safer. ------------- 2017 R-pod 179 |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 13 Jun 2017 at 4:38pm
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I don't use those type of pins to tow Pod, I do use them on utility trailers around county. I use a hardened pin with a master lock on Pod hitch. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 13 Jun 2017 at 5:12pm
| I use a Trimax locking pin. |
Posted By: Weekend Warrior
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2017 at 3:25pm
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I made the stupid mistake of pulling my RPOD 180 without any pin in the hitch. I was only going a short distance and didn't give it much thought. WRONG! As I crossed the railroad tracks, the trailer jumped off the ball on I was dragging my trailer for about 20 feet. I ruined the fold away stand. Luckily a guy stopped to help me lift the tongue up and we put the hitch back on the ball. I ended up replacing the fold away stand ($48) and I figured I got off easy that day. It could have been ugly out on an interstate in heavy traffic. Now I never drive off without my hitch pin heavy steel lock inserted. ------------- |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2017 at 5:50pm
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+1 agree with Mike! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2017 at 7:51pm
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Always raise your tongue after hitching to ensure the ball is seated and locked in place. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2017 at 8:30pm
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Ditto!!
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: ToolmanJohn
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2017 at 5:44am
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+1 techntrek absolutely correct. Lifting the trailer tongue-tow vehicle combo using the tongue jack is an extra step for most Podders who don't use a weight distributing hitch. For those using weight distributing, it is usually a step needed to install the WD bars. Once the coupler is on the ball and closed TEST IT by raising the tongue jack again to make sure it lifts the rear of the tow vehicle. ------------- 2017 ATC 7X20 Custom Toy Hauler 2013 R-Pod 177 (SOLD) 2013 VW Touareg TDI |
Posted By: WAdams
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2017 at 2:00am
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Same here. I also agree with Mike. ------------- William L Adams |