Electric jack for Rpod
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Topic: Electric jack for Rpod
Posted By: lblevins67
Subject: Electric jack for Rpod
Date Posted: 04 Oct 2015 at 4:44pm
| Does anyone have an electric jack on their Pod? Can anyone recommend a good brand to go with, or ones to stay away from? What's a fair price to expect to pay for a decent model? We are considering getting one. Thanks, Lisa |
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Posted By: CFWARREN
Date Posted: 04 Oct 2015 at 9:52pm
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Yes, very handy to have.....mine is the Barker VIP 3000 lb........but check your clearances, if you have a SUV with rear hatch door, you may or may not be able to open it while attached to the Pod. Amazon now has the 3500 lb model cheaper than the the 3000 lb model. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001V8UKFU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00 ------------- 2016 179 - Hood River Edition 2008 Nissan Xterra |
Posted By: lblevins67
Date Posted: 05 Oct 2015 at 1:37pm
Thank you for the answer and the link. Do you think I can install it, or should I go to a dealer? I know nothing about wiring, fuses, etc. but I can follow good directions to a T. How hard is it to install correctly and safely? Thanks again. Lisa |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 05 Oct 2015 at 2:53pm
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I installed a heaver-duty model on my Salem. A very easy job. Hook it up to your TV, remove 3 bolts to remove the jack, put the new one in its place, torque down the 3 bolts. Then run the positive lead to the battery. ------------- 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: 2noose
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2015 at 7:44pm
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E-Trailer.com has one for $139.00 that plugs into your truck plug. This would work great when the trailer battery is dead. You just plug jack into your truck, raise, connect to trailer, unplug jack and plug trailer cable to truck. No wiring. ------------- CAMP ON |
Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2015 at 1:21am
Mine cost me a buck fifty.
 ------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
Posted By: 2noose
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2015 at 9:19am
 That's great! How did you attach the adapter to the jack and what is the voltage on the drill? I like KISS approach.------------- CAMP ON |
Posted By: Craneman
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2015 at 12:17pm
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I copied marwayne`s idea!!!!!!!
Moe  ------------- Jo and Gary, 2010-174,2011 F150 
Jo and Gary 2010 174 2011 Ford 150 |
Posted By: lblevins67
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2015 at 12:17pm
I went to their website, and I can't find the one you are talking about. Can you give me a part number or the exact name? Thanks!! Lisa |
Posted By: Craneman
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2015 at 12:21pm
My back up~~!!!
 ------------- Jo and Gary, 2010-174,2011 F150
Jo and Gary 2010 174 2011 Ford 150 |
Posted By: lblevins67
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2015 at 12:24pm
That's very clever! How do you get the crank handle off? Once you remove it to use the drill, can the crank handle be reinstalled? Lisa |
Posted By: 2noose
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2015 at 1:26pm
 The reason you couldn't find it is because they no longer have a picture of it on the site.had to search twice myself to find it. Item no. Is UF38-944037. Check it out, I believe it's the only one without a picture. I'm considering getting one myself.------------- CAMP ON |
Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2015 at 4:36pm
  ------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |