Where toJack 179 to change tire
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Topic: Where toJack 179 to change tire
Posted By: HARLEYULTRA
Subject: Where toJack 179 to change tire
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2017 at 7:52pm
| Hi Friends. They say do not jack on axle or frame.Where do you jack & put a jack stand so you can change tire,do bearings, adjust brakes ect. Bill |
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Posted By: spydie
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2017 at 10:30pm
Who said not to jack on the axel? My instructions say (and I've done it many times on other trailers built just like this one with the same axel) to jack on the axel. ------------- 2018 R-pod 176 2017 RAM 1500 5.7L Hemi 
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2017 at 12:13am
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Look in my mods and you will see a block I made for jacking that cradles the shape of the axle but the weight is on the brackets that mount the axle to the riser block. That avoids any problems. I recently used it to lube my hubs. ------------- 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: Leo B
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2017 at 5:59am
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+1
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2017 at 6:46am
The axle manufacturer says not to jack on the axle, the frame manufacturer says not to jack on the frame.. It's in the Pod paperwork.. ------------- |
Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2017 at 6:48am
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For what it's worth, the documentation that comes with the Pod does indeed say not to use the frame as a jack point, and the documentation for the axle says not to use it either. I guess the best thing to do is never have a flat. Or buy one of the 12v RV levitationizers available on Amazon, but they're expensive.... StephenH's suggestion for a block to spread the weight a bit is good, and I agree, jacking the axle under where it attaches to the frame is best. TT ------------- 2010 176 FJ Cruiser |
Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2017 at 7:47am
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hmmmmm, my dealer jacks on the axle about where it meets the frame. I saw this and said" i thought your not supposed to jack on the axle" , he said, " i jack close to where the axle meets the frame" as if that makes a difference. He used no block, just a normal floor jack. Doesnt mean its right, just what he did ------------- 2017.5 Rp-172 2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2017 at 8:55am
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My mechanic uses a floor jack in the spot Stephen H suggests when he does the inspection on the bearing and tires etc Seems to be good. No problems in 7 plus years of rpods ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: spydie
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2017 at 9:24am
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I've been jacking on the axel (same type as used on the Pod, Torsion axels) for 20 years. I see no reason not to. The axel is plenty strong enough for these light trailers and that used to be the recommended spot even according to the axel manufacturer. My Pod is in the shop right now, so is all my paperwork/manuals (in the camper) but as soon as I get it back, I'll check where I saw the jack points in my manual. I could swear it said to jack on the axel. But I might have dreamed that! ------------- 2018 R-pod 176 2017 RAM 1500 5.7L Hemi
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Posted By: sailor323
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2017 at 4:07pm
| I position the jack under the riser bracket |
Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2017 at 1:25pm
| If you jack where the axle attaches to the frame, the axle won't bend. I assume the axle is capable of holding up that much weight without being crushed, which is the only way it could be damaged. |
Posted By: PracticalPodder
Date Posted: 15 Dec 2017 at 10:38am
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Hello, With regards as to where to PLACE the jack on an Rpod, in my case a 2018 178, should the jack be placed only on the bracket in the attached picture? Haven't quite figured out how to get the picture to appear (I might not be able to link to OneDrive). Copy and paste these links into your browser. Sigh, these links may not work. Let me know. https://1drv.ms/i/s!AoFQRUJHVZ-Rth8cYS-SKpw_6vrN Here is SteveH's homemade jacking block https://1drv.ms/i/s!AoFQRUJHVZ-RtiCIeE8jistTFQUv Or in the forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712&PID=82715&title=our-escapod-mods#82715 |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 15 Dec 2017 at 2:04pm
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That is the best spot that I could find. You should have received a PM with the specific link showing the jacking block I made to best jack up the pod without putting pressure on the axle tube.
------------- 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: mcarter
Date Posted: 15 Dec 2017 at 3:47pm
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+1, right under the riser bracket. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: HARLEYULTRA
Date Posted: 15 Dec 2017 at 4:13pm
| Hi from Bill. Both FR & Lippert tell you different things. You are right you jack under the bracket & put a jack stand between the jack & tire while you do service work & you can relieve pressure on the jack. |
Posted By: funks
Date Posted: 15 Dec 2017 at 5:32pm
Your right, the levitationizers on Amazon are expensive but well worth it.
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Posted By: geewizard
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2017 at 1:40pm
ditto ------------- 2021 Winnebago Micro Minnie 1708FB 2017 R-Pod 177 (Blue) HRE SOLD 2004 Outfitter Apex 8 camper 2014 Toyota Tundra DC |