Stabilizer Jacks Down in Storage?
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Topic: Stabilizer Jacks Down in Storage?
Posted By: Podster
Subject: Stabilizer Jacks Down in Storage?
Date Posted: 09 Oct 2014 at 1:38pm
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It would seem like the right thing to do, do you'all deploy your POD stabilizers when it's sitting in storage? ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 09 Oct 2014 at 1:55pm
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For our 171, no. Since the bed is in the back there's almost no reason to go into the rear 1/3, so it won't tip up. No need for front stabilizers for any model in storage (and the early pods didn't even come with them). ------------- 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: fwunder
Date Posted: 09 Oct 2014 at 2:31pm
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I would say no also. My reason is because I store mine near my house on relatively soft ground. Tires sink just a bit and it's hanging up on the stabilizers. Would do the same if tire went flat on you. fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 09 Oct 2014 at 9:14pm
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I do. hogone ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2023 F150 2017 HD Streetglide CHEESEHEAD |
Posted By: ron_whitt
Date Posted: 09 Oct 2014 at 9:23pm
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North of 49 the frost goes down min. of 3.5 ft. If it thaws and refreezes and the jacks were down, the ground would push some of the jacks up thereby putting pressure on the ones that would not be pushed up. (If this makes any sense.) So I've been told not to put the jacks down, it might put stress on the body frame with the jacks raising at different times and heights. And lets not talk about the real spring thaw...... ------------- Ron & Shirley 2020 Tacoma 2012 177 rpod |
Posted By: ToolmanJohn
Date Posted: 10 Oct 2014 at 6:22am
Yes. I park it behind my house for the Winter, block the wheels, and put the stabilizers down on bricks to protect my patio.
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Posted By: J&Jcf
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2014 at 7:24pm
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I live in Florida and do not put them down. This helps prevent ants and other pest from entering
the pod . I use bug spray on wheels and tongue jack to prevent pests from using them to enter and establish a nest. I had carpenter ants try to establish a home in previous TT. They were hard to get rid of. ------------- J. - 2011 rpod 171 |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2014 at 7:39pm
Oh wow, I didn't think of that...pests could very well be a problem here in Southern Texas as well. ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |