Tongue Jack Recommendations
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Topic: Tongue Jack Recommendations
Posted By: Commander203
Subject: Tongue Jack Recommendations
Date Posted: 05 Nov 2015 at 12:10pm
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I’ve had my Pod two months and only been out once so far. After taking it out and playing with it in the back yard, I’m already tired of cranking on the tongue jack. I really hate that little swing up foot at the bottom on the current jack. Any recommendation for a reliable 12 volt tongue jack.
I see Camping World has the Husky 5000 pound tongue jack on sale for $277. Has anyone used this jack for a while with an opinion? ------------- Mike & Erin 2013 Tundra 4.6L V8 (Tow PK) 2006 Honda Goldwing GL 1800 2005 Honda VTX 1800N |
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Posted By: Grandpa Hiker
Date Posted: 05 Nov 2015 at 12:36pm
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I installed the Husky Brute 4500 pound jack on my 179 last April. Easy install & it works great. I'm very satisfied. ------------- Rob & Becky 2014 Ford Explorer 3.5 SOHC V6 2015 R-179 Pod aka Piddle Pod "Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass, it is about learning to dance in the rain!!" |
Posted By: Kickstart
Date Posted: 05 Nov 2015 at 1:19pm
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Whatever you get, watch out for your Tundra tailgate. Many of these jacks heads are large enough to not allow you to drop the tailgate all of the way when hitched. At least that's how it was with our RP 175 and now with the Kodiak. You can get around this by mounting some jacks sideways. You may have to redrill a mounting hole or two to do this.
I went cheap with a Jack Quick it's done the job OK. My cuz has a Husky w/remote and likes it a lot. I'm not a Camping World mail order fan. I've had a couple nightmares with their service. So, never again! I've had better luck with price, service, and returns (when needed) with Amazon. Just my personal experience--end of rant. ------------- '10 RP 175-Replaced by 2014 Kodiak 173 QBSL '12 Toyota Tundra '05 Sportster (half a Harley) Retired-We're on Beach Time! |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 05 Nov 2015 at 1:28pm
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I did the same as Grandpod Hiker at about the same time. No problems with mine - I even used it to get both sides up on jack stands (one side at a time) when I changed all of my springs a few weeks ago. For the pod you can go with a lighter-weight option if you want to save a few bucks. ------------- 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: Commander203
Date Posted: 05 Nov 2015 at 1:43pm
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Thanks for the info, I'll be in the vicinity of a Camping World store the weekend and will pick up one.
Techntrek, what is the lightest weight you think that would still be efficient? ------------- Mike & Erin 2013 Tundra 4.6L V8 (Tow PK) 2006 Honda Goldwing GL 1800 2005 Honda VTX 1800N |
Posted By: Commander203
Date Posted: 05 Nov 2015 at 1:45pm
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Hey Kickstart, thanks for the tip on the tailgate, also I like your signature. Especially the last line, I intend to be that way in six months. Can't wait... ------------- Mike & Erin 2013 Tundra 4.6L V8 (Tow PK) 2006 Honda Goldwing GL 1800 2005 Honda VTX 1800N |
Posted By: Grandpa Hiker
Date Posted: 05 Nov 2015 at 3:34pm
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Commander203, I went with the 4500 because it also has to lift the back of my Explorer up 5"- 6" and the Pod at the same time in order to get the bars of my E-2 WDH in place. The 3500 would probably do it but for a little more $$ I feel more comfortable using the 4500. BTW, I recall reading on the forum where someone had a issue with their tailgate not clearing the jack and their solution was to put a flat washer under the jack mounting flange at the front bolt. This caused the jack to slightly tilt back just enough so their tailgate would clear the jack but not affect the operation of the jack. Of course this solution would only work if the tailgate barely hits the jack. ------------- Rob & Becky 2014 Ford Explorer 3.5 SOHC V6 2015 R-179 Pod aka Piddle Pod "Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass, it is about learning to dance in the rain!!" |
Posted By: Commander203
Date Posted: 05 Nov 2015 at 4:46pm
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Yes sir Grandpa, that was what I was thinking when I considered the 5000 pound jack. I too have the E-2 WDH. That's another reason I was considering going with a DC powered jack, cranking up the back of the truck in Texas heat takes a bit of a toll on me. At this point my tailgate clears the jack which comes in quite handy. When I change jacks and if that becomes an issue, I'll keep the washer trick in mind.
I'm definitely about saving a few dollars when possible, I have a tendency to over kill on projects. If 4500 pounds works that's the way I'll go. Thanks a lot!! ------------- Mike & Erin 2013 Tundra 4.6L V8 (Tow PK) 2006 Honda Goldwing GL 1800 2005 Honda VTX 1800N |
Posted By: Commander203
Date Posted: 05 Nov 2015 at 4:56pm
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WOW, just checked the price of the Husky jack on the Camping World website. The 4500 pound jack is about $14.00 higher than the 5000 pound jack. So I guess the 5000 pound jack is the one, saves 14 bucks with free shipping. I hope they have it in the store we're going to this weekend. ------------- Mike & Erin 2013 Tundra 4.6L V8 (Tow PK) 2006 Honda Goldwing GL 1800 2005 Honda VTX 1800N |
Posted By: Commander203
Date Posted: 05 Nov 2015 at 6:20pm
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Got to love the internet, just found the 4500 pound jack on another site for about 50 bucks cheaper than the other place. Just placed the order, thanks for the advice from everyone. ------------- Mike & Erin 2013 Tundra 4.6L V8 (Tow PK) 2006 Honda Goldwing GL 1800 2005 Honda VTX 1800N |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 05 Nov 2015 at 9:27pm
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WDH hookup, a good reason to go with the higher-rated jack. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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