Flat tire
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Topic: Flat tire
Posted By: cody91
Subject: Flat tire
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2014 at 6:08pm
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It seems many of us have posted about the optimum place to locate/store the spare tire on the Rpod but I haven't seen a lot of posts about actually using the spare tire to replace a flat tire. Has anyone out there actually had to replace a flat tire on their Rpod with the spare? If so, are there any bits of advice or tips you can provide? Where do you place the jack? What type of jack did you use? Thanks, Cody91 |
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2014 at 6:25pm
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I met with our tech about this Friday during our walk thru. We carry a small floor jack and he showed me where it should be place. A spot under the axle about 6-8 inches in from the tire. He advised that there a some wires zipped tied in there, he advise to slide them up so as not to pinch them. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: cody91
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2014 at 10:25pm
Thanks Leo for sharing your knowledge on this. I'll take a look at the axle on my Rpod 178. I guess it would be the same axle on your 179.
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 21 Jul 2014 at 6:05am
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I would send you a picture, but haven't been able to upload pictures yet. Not real computer savy. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
Date Posted: 21 Jul 2014 at 10:13am
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Seems like flat tires are a thing of the past for me. (Watch me get one tomorrow!) That said I always carry a spare on both my TT and utility trailer, and just for good measure, I throw in my "Slime Spair" kit (yes, that's how you spell it.) when traveling any significant distance. It has a 16 oz bottle of "Slime" and a compressor included, doesn't take much space and can be used to help out a stranded fellow traveler. It has some drawbacks; can't be used in a tire with pressure monitors, a "tubed" tire, and it's a mess when you get the tire permanently repaired, but it will get you home. I've used "Slime" in all my ATVs, garden tractors, and any other rubber tired implements, never a flat. (except when I put a 2" limb through both sidewalls on my ATV's front tire,imagine that!) ------------- Old Dingo and/or Mrs. Dingo 181G 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 04 Oct 2014 at 12:17am
I have been pondering this very same question, but, I must say the information I have received so far is mixed. None of the FR documentation indicates where the lift points are on the trailer. I asked my service tech at my dealer and the answer was "any where on the frame". Another school of thought is on the axle. We all know how the generic FR camper manual falls seriously short of satisfying POD owners. However, I was very surprised to learn that FR provided absolutely no guidance on this very important safety issue, where are the lifting points on the trailer? Whoever is keeping a list for FR improvements and/or things owners would like to see fixed, I think this is a good one. There is one hint hidden deep on page 60 of the "Lippert Components Towable RV Master Manual" that states "Follow trailer manufacturer's recommendations for lifting and supporting..." that don't seem to exits, but then on the next breath issues a warning to never lift by the axle.  |
Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 04 Oct 2014 at 8:16am
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a long time ago someone posted a block they made to put under/around the axle for jacking which looked pretty slick. i can't find the pic however. anyone remember this? hogone ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 04 Oct 2014 at 1:58pm
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The consensus here over the years is dont lift via the frame, and use wood under the axle, as mentioned.
------------- 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: Podster
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2014 at 7:49pm
Well, I confirmed this with Forest River-R-Pod Service Division. The recommendation is to jack on the axle even though the axle manual says to NEVER lift via the axle. Rhetorically of course, is it to much to ask FR to issue lifting point guidance on their vehicle? Thanks for your help on this Tech...I appreciate it.
------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2014 at 12:04pm
I've watched Forest River actually change someones tire, on the axle right at the connection point to the frame is what they did and advised others to do. But I still go with levitation with mine!  ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2014 at 4:43pm
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yeah, I still like the levitation suggestion. Just need to figure out the hoverboard technology from back to the future. ------------- 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: Bill-GA
Date Posted: 16 Oct 2014 at 11:22pm
Look up topic:
------------- Bill & Bev 13 yr old dachshund 'Elsa' 2010 RP-176T (tent & slide-out) 2011 Toyota Tundra 2WD TV |
Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2014 at 8:30am
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i tried searching bill, but can't find that post. maybe im not doing something right, very possible!!!! hogone ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
Posted By: Luv2Q
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2014 at 9:07am
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Jon, here's what I did: In the Search Keywords section: Enter "jacking up my RPod for inspection" in the Keywords field Select "match phrase" In the Search Options section: Find posts "yesterday" "and older" (I always use this) Under Search Forum, select either "Podmods, maintenance, etc" or "all forums" (what I usually use) Hope this helps .. ------------- John & Teri Tundra 5.7L V8 / RP 180 E2 WDH / Integrated controller (POS) replaced by Tekonsha P3 |
Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2014 at 9:11am
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tried that, maybe the post is too old; or likely me! hogone ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
Posted By: Luv2Q
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2014 at 9:28am
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Nope, it's still there. Here's the link to it: http://www.rpod-owners.com/search_results_posts.asp?SearchID=20141017092346&KW=Jacking+up+my+RPod+for+inspection ------------- John & Teri Tundra 5.7L V8 / RP 180 E2 WDH / Integrated controller (POS) replaced by Tekonsha P3 |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2014 at 1:02pm
I can't find it either, this is where the link takes me, thanks for trying...  ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2014 at 1:20pm
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i've tried everything i can think of ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
Posted By: Luv2Q
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2014 at 3:43pm
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This should be a better link: http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3469&title=jacking-up-my-rpod-for-inspection Hang in there! We'll find it. BTW, you can also find it by going to page 54. ------------- John & Teri Tundra 5.7L V8 / RP 180 E2 WDH / Integrated controller (POS) replaced by Tekonsha P3 |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2014 at 4:12pm
Got it! Thanks for the extra effort! ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2014 at 4:27pm
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i found it; i mean you found it Luv2Q!!!!! page 54 was much easier, thanks a bunch. hogone ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
Posted By: Blue's Pod
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2014 at 10:14pm
Thanks for the link to the pictures. Found another project for Bruce. 
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Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2014 at 2:36pm
Poor Bruce, and just after all that concrete he just poured! ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: Blue's Pod
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2014 at 3:28pm
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He spent the day working on the new project. This is a project he enjoys because it involves "POWER TOOLS" ------------- |
Posted By: Pod People
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2014 at 11:10pm
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------------- Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 https://postimg.cc/0zwKrfB9"> 
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Posted By: Pod People
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2014 at 11:17pm
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Sorry about the first non-post. You;d think I would learn!! I had my welder adapt my scissors jack to fit our diagonal axle orientation. We cut a 4" piece of 2"x2" angle iron and welded it onto the top of the jack head at the same 45 degree angle that matches the Pod's axle. It fits snugly against the axle and has 4" of solid bearing surface on 2 faces of the axle. so far I've only used it twice to jack up the Pod for wheel bearing/brake work. It seemed fine and worked well. Vann ------------- Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 https://postimg.cc/0zwKrfB9">
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Posted By: larrys39426
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2016 at 11:58am
Page 54. Where are you? In a book? On the web? ???
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