trailer jack wheel
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Topic: trailer jack wheel
Posted By: waltFD
Subject: trailer jack wheel
Date Posted: 21 May 2014 at 12:21pm
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Used to pulling a tent trailer and use a wheel on the jack when parked. Noticed on R Pods that they don't have a wheel and the front jack is on a block of wood. We like the wheel - easier to get the trailer on the truck and to make slight adjustments when parked. Does anyone use a wheel? Is the R Pod too heavy to use a wheel? Thanks for any info. |
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 21 May 2014 at 12:31pm
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Welcome. You should be able to add an aftermarket wheel, http://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Accessories_and_Parts-sf-Trailer_Jack-pc-Jack_Wheel.aspx - like one of these . ------------- 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: Craneman
Date Posted: 21 May 2014 at 1:43pm
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I use a wheel on my 174 and it moves easily on concert floor . Moe ------------- Jo and Gary, 2010-174,2011 F150 
Jo and Gary 2010 174 2011 Ford 150 |
Posted By: ToolmanJohn
Date Posted: 21 May 2014 at 10:23pm
| Make sure to only use it on a level surface. If you remove a wheel chock on an incline with a bogey jack wheel on the jack, the trailer will move. |
Posted By: jan demarinis
Date Posted: 21 May 2014 at 10:25pm
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Just bought an aftermarket wheel. Thanks for the reminder about being level. I could just see the pod rolling away... |
Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 22 May 2014 at 8:49am
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We, upon receipt of our 171, replaced the jack with a Bal swiveling jack and wheel that attach to the side of the frame. Works just fine. Easy to move trailer when hitch is just a tad off the mark. Easy to move on our driveway to park it. Whole unit about $50. on Amazon. Safe Travels. ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: Markus5
Date Posted: 23 May 2014 at 11:49pm
| I put a flat pad on. You don't need a block in many cases. It does slide a bit if you need to horse it around. Bad for the back I suppose. But you can do it. |
Posted By: sammycamper
Date Posted: 26 May 2014 at 10:07pm
Sam ------------- 2012 rPod 173 2008 Trailblazer 4WD V6 |