More Advice Needed
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Topic: More Advice Needed
Posted By: Tom A
Subject: More Advice Needed
Date Posted: 10 May 2018 at 8:23am
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Is there a scent free Grey Tank treatment that works? I am unclear about the jack location for a tire change. I understand that the axle tube is not the place to use, but what exactly is the right spot? And, what do you carry for a jack? Thanks. Tom ------------- 2018 Sequoia--2018 RP 190 |
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Posted By: MDPaddlersPod
Date Posted: 10 May 2018 at 8:31am
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I use the liquid (yellow color) stuff that comes in a bottle at Walmart. Works great and has no scent. ------------- MDPaddlersPod 2017 RPod 179 2002 Silverado1500 |
Posted By: GLBCamper
Date Posted: 10 May 2018 at 9:51am
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I use Happy Campers powder (follow directions.) No scent at all. Works great in black and gray tanks. You can get it on Amazon. ------------- Old: 2014 177 HRE 2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd 2016 F150 4x4 Sport |
Posted By: Tom A
Date Posted: 10 May 2018 at 10:40am
Thanks! Now if I can figure out what kind of wheel jack to get, I'll be all set. ------------- 2018 Sequoia--2018 RP 190 |
Posted By: Retiree-Pod
Date Posted: 10 May 2018 at 11:05am
| I tested my TV-Ford Expedition scissors jack on my Pod in the driveway. I am happy with that so I see no need for an additional jack for the Pod. |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 10 May 2018 at 8:35pm
 ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Tom A
Date Posted: 10 May 2018 at 8:38pm
Thanks so much Leo, but I'm not sure what Im seeing there. ------------- 2018 Sequoia--2018 RP 190 |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 10 May 2018 at 8:42pm
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It is tipped to one side The red arrow shows where to place the jack. ( not to computer savy) It is a photo of where to place the jack to safely jack up your pod. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Tom A
Date Posted: 10 May 2018 at 8:47pm
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Leo, Hmm, thanks again, but it looks as though you have taken a photo from some kind of manual-- I see what looks like some printed instructions in the picture. What did you take a picture of? Maybe I can find that. And again, I know what you mean about lack of computer skills, so I apprecite your efforts. Tom ------------- 2018 Sequoia--2018 RP 190 |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 10 May 2018 at 8:48pm
That's a little better ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 10 May 2018 at 8:53pm
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We carry small floor jack........just in case. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Subzilla
Date Posted: 11 May 2018 at 2:31pm
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A bottle jack works perfectly and takes up little room. The top of the jack fits perfectly right under the perch that is welded to the axle and then to bolted to the frame (IIRC)....either right in front or right behind the axle. Make sure the trailer is connected to your TV for stability. ------------- Mark Concord, NC 2017 RP 179 "Podzilla" 2011 Silverado 1500 4X4 |
Posted By: Tom A
Date Posted: 11 May 2018 at 3:08pm
Thanks. Would that "perch" be directly behind the center of the wheel? ------------- 2018 Sequoia--2018 RP 190 |
Posted By: Subzilla
Date Posted: 11 May 2018 at 3:13pm
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yes....right at the frame....it attaches the axle to the frame. Was really wanting to make a jack point by some metal fab and welding or bolting...on the list. But really, the bottle jack works great. ------------- Mark Concord, NC 2017 RP 179 "Podzilla" 2011 Silverado 1500 4X4 |