Replacing hitch jack
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Topic: Replacing hitch jack
Posted By: poohbill
Subject: Replacing hitch jack
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2023 at 9:01pm
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The trailer hitch jack and mounting platform were accidentally bent by the crew during their replacement of our door. Neither we nor the shop rep were notified (nothing on the bill detail) but found a cheap replacement bolted in place as we hitched to the trailer in their lot. The original was better quality and welded to the frame, then painted, so I'm leaving the trailer with the shop rep to learn the details from their crew and propose a solution. And recommendations for a good maker of manual cranks, something I might point them to for overnight ordering? Thanks. It's only coincidence that I was down at a weekend offroad RV show a few days back and saw what well-built manual cranks look like these days. ------------- 2016 179 Gastropod 2017 Ridgeline |
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2023 at 10:53pm
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It would be strange if the original were welded to the A frame. On our 2016 179, it was bolted. That made it easier to replace the manual jack with an electrical jack. I hope you come to a satisfactory agreement with the shop that damaged the original. ------------- 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: 26 Sep 2023 at 6:30am
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+1 with Stephen. I have replaced two tongue jacks, both were bolted to the frame. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2023 at 9:17am
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Unless this falls into the "Let no two pods be built the same" rule. ------------- 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: poohbill
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2023 at 11:47pm
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It must. Mine was bolted and welded three sides, which is why the dealer has to now replace the tongue. etrailer was able to ship this new jack in two days and the dealer will mount it. Trailer Valet Jxc Trailer Jack - Drill Powered - 5,000 I'm told they are mounting a galvanized tongue, but since I know nothing abount replacing tongues, I only hope I can spray it black with the same paint I use to touch up the frame. ------------- 2016 179 Gastropod 2017 Ridgeline |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 28 Sep 2023 at 12:47pm
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https://www.wikihow.com/Paint-Galvanized-Steel - https://www.wikihow.com/Paint-Galvanized-Steel
This should be of use. ------------- 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: poohbill
Date Posted: 29 Sep 2023 at 4:08pm
 The Dealer did it right.------------- 2016 179 Gastropod 2017 Ridgeline |