Tire changing
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Topic: Tire changing
Posted By: asreichler
Subject: Tire changing
Date Posted: 14 Sep 2013 at 12:26am
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What is the best way to lift the R Pod to change a flat tire? ------------- 2014 178 TV 2004 Dodge 2500 deisel |
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Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 14 Sep 2013 at 12:51pm
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I have not had to change a tire, but had to jack it up when I installed my riser kit. Per the instructions, I placed the jack under the frame, just behind the wheel. Bob ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 14 Sep 2013 at 1:29pm
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We have also had to jack up our 171 once and used a small floor jack on the frame just behind the wheel. Worked well. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: TIDALWAVE
Date Posted: 14 Sep 2013 at 3:54pm
 The Lippert axle has two vertical splines on the rear side of the axle just inboard of the hub. The jack should use these splines for lifting the axle. Don't lift the axle on the round tube portion!------------- TIDALWAVE |
Posted By: asreichler
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2013 at 7:06pm
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Thanks for the info. Any suggestions for what type of jack to carry while traveling. Allen ------------- 2014 178 TV 2004 Dodge 2500 deisel |
Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2013 at 7:17pm
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The scissors jack for my TV works great. A small floor jack might be better, but takes up valuable storage space. Bob ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2013 at 8:57pm
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I studied the jack problem and came to the conclusion that my factory jack in the Trailblazer will work perfectly if need and then I was able to remove a 20 lb hydraulic jack in the rear garage and save that much more weight. hopefully I will not have to use it. ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2013 at 9:56pm
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I have a hydraulic bottle jack with me in the TV all the time anyway, so I expect that is what I will use if I need to. ------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: asreichler
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2013 at 1:24am
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Thanks everyone Allen ------------- 2014 178 TV 2004 Dodge 2500 deisel |
Posted By: wallawallaron
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2013 at 8:26am
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Just on a side note. Might want to make sure your TV jack will raise the POD enough. You MAY have to carry some pieces of 2x6 for added lift. WWR ------------- WallaWallaron,2012 RP177 H.R.E.,2010 F-150.NRA Life Member 9/11 Never Forget |
Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2013 at 8:39am
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A while back someone posted a picture of a block of wood they made to put under the axle for jacking. Tried to find in the search section but was unsuccessful. It looked like a really nice set-up, so if your the podder who created this, I wouldn't mind if you could repost. Thanks, hogone ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2013 at 8:42am
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My TV's jack raises high enough, but I alway have a set of stabilizer jack pads, just in case. Good point for those that may have a different type of jack. Bob ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Posted By: wallawallaron
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2013 at 8:53am
I also use a jack pad. I like the one for my HILIFT jack. WWR ------------- WallaWallaron,2012 RP177 H.R.E.,2010 F-150.NRA Life Member 9/11 Never Forget |
Posted By: Bill-GA
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2013 at 9:40am
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As requested, here's a link to my solution ..... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3469&KW=Levitation&PN=3&title=jacking-up-my-rpod-for-inspection - http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3469&KW=Levitation&PN=3&title=jacking-up-my-rpod-for-inspection Note that I have flange on BOTH sides of axle. I bring a scissor jack along when I travel. ------------- Bill & Bev 13 yr old dachshund 'Elsa' 2010 RP-176T (tent & slide-out) 2011 Toyota Tundra 2WD TV |
Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2013 at 10:04am
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Bill, thanks. Thats exactly what I was looking for!! hogone ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |