R-pod Owners Forum : Replacement Trailer Jack https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Reviews and General Information : Replacement Trailer Jack Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 28 May 2026 16:54:09 +0000 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:40:03 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11344 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Replacement Trailer Jack : I splurged last year and got a... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11344&PID=144390#144390 Author: fwunder
Subject: 11344
Posted: 27 Jul 2021 at 3:40pm

I splurged last year and got a remote. Getting old is a great excuse for another remote. Should have done it before I got old.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0063ZBXZC/

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]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:40:03 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11344&PID=144390#144390 Replacement Trailer Jack : We have a sloped driveway. A caster... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11344&PID=144377#144377 Author: StephenH
Subject: 11344
Posted: 27 Jul 2021 at 11:00am

We have a sloped driveway. A caster wheel is not something I would want. I don't want the RPod rolling off into the lawn and down into the neighbor's yard. That would not be a good thing.

I also have a round foot that came with our electric jack. I don't use it. When I did use it, it dug into a recently paved driveway. The flip foot is a bit better in that it does not have the sharp edge since it is turned up. Consider where you intend to use it when making a choice on what to use for a foot or block.
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:00:56 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11344&PID=144377#144377 Replacement Trailer Jack : We replaced the flip-foot with... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11344&PID=144372#144372 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 11344
Posted: 27 Jul 2021 at 10:09am

We replaced the flip-foot with a double caster wheel. It's secured with a quick disconnect, so we can take it off while traveling. We store the caster in the garage while traveling and put it down when we're settled in camp.]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2021 10:09:27 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11344&PID=144372#144372 Replacement Trailer Jack : Our 2011 177 had nothing on the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11344&PID=144368#144368 Author: jato
Subject: 11344
Posted: 26 Jul 2021 at 6:07pm

Our 2011 177 had nothing on the bottom of the jack, just an open 2" pipe that would collect dirt if you didn't put something under it when jacking up.  For 10+ years I have used a piece of hemlock that is 6" x 6" x 12 " - not very heavy and has been very dependable.
]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2021 18:07:34 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11344&PID=144368#144368 Replacement Trailer Jack : I have one that I'm not using.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11344&PID=144364#144364 Author: StephenH
Subject: 11344
Posted: 26 Jul 2021 at 5:38pm

I have one that I'm not using. I am using a Husky Brute foot instead. It isn't the auto-flip, but it is handy, especially since I bent the jack and had to saw some off to get it back to operating, so I have about 6" less height when fully extended. The additional height of the foot is handy.]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2021 17:38:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11344&PID=144364#144364 Replacement Trailer Jack : Thanks for that info StephenH!I'm... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11344&PID=144362#144362 Author: Kidogo23
Subject: 11344
Posted: 26 Jul 2021 at 2:46pm

Thanks for that info StephenH! 

I'm not a fan of the flip-foot, so I won't be putting that on the new jack. It's part of what motivated me to change out the jack in the first place. I know I could have just changed the foot, but I decided to just go with the electric jack.
]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:46:38 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11344&PID=144362#144362 Replacement Trailer Jack : Remove the bolt that holds the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11344&PID=144359#144359 Author: StephenH
Subject: 11344
Posted: 26 Jul 2021 at 10:08am

Remove the bolt that holds the flip foot, then the collar will slip off once the foot is removed. Then you can put the collar and foot on the new jack if so desired and replace the bolt.]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:08:29 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11344&PID=144359#144359 Replacement Trailer Jack : I'm about to replace our... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11344&PID=144356#144356 Author: Kidogo23
Subject: 11344
Posted: 26 Jul 2021 at 9:54am

I'm about to replace our flip-foot jack with an electric. I'm wondering about the metal collar that sits above the flip-foot. How is that removed?]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2021 09:54:01 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11344&PID=144356#144356 Replacement Trailer Jack : I had a flip foot on my 171... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11344&PID=106773#106773 Author: PilotPodder
Subject: 11344
Posted: 02 Apr 2018 at 8:47pm

I had a flip foot on my 171 and one time got the bolt jammed that the foot moves on when you crank it down. It literally sheared off and shot across the campsite. Fortunately, I wasn't standing in the way. From that point on, I wanted to go electric. On the 179, I spent the big bucks and got a Husky and love, love, love it. I'll never go back. If you have WDH, it is so nice to not have to crank. ]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2018 20:47:12 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11344&PID=106773#106773 Replacement Trailer Jack : Just do a search on Amazon for... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11344&PID=106772#106772 Author: StephenH
Subject: 11344
Posted: 02 Apr 2018 at 8:29pm

Just do a search on Amazon for "Jack Foot Plate" and you will come up with several options for foot plates from low ones to tall ones. Prices are under $20 for most choices. Just make sure you get one of the proper diameter to fit the leg on your jack.]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2018 20:29:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11344&PID=106772#106772 Replacement Trailer Jack : Originally posted by mcarterNot... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11344&PID=106763#106763 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 11344
Posted: 02 Apr 2018 at 6:55pm

Originally posted by mcarter

Not a fan of roller wheels on a Pod, why- they roll. You mess up they roll. Best to have a flat stand that does not permit roll. You're not going to move it easily on a roll wheel. Like a boat trailer. IMHO.
Not particularly fond of that either, except with the Purpleline, we need the nose to roll. The good news is that the Purpleline will hold the trailer stationary on up to a 30° degree slope. Not that I intend to do that, I will always chock the wheels and put down the stabilizers, but the Purpleline can add additional braking.
]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2018 18:55:44 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11344&PID=106763#106763 Replacement Trailer Jack : Not a fan of roller wheels on... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11344&PID=106760#106760 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11344
Posted: 02 Apr 2018 at 5:24pm

Not a fan of roller wheels on a Pod, why- they roll. You mess up they roll. Best to have a flat stand that does not permit roll. You're not going to move it easily on a roll wheel. Like a boat trailer. IMHO.]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2018 17:24:28 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11344&PID=106760#106760 Replacement Trailer Jack : Originally posted by d_roseThat... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11344&PID=106758#106758 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 11344
Posted: 02 Apr 2018 at 5:16pm

Originally posted by d_rose

That sounds good. Do you have a model or make on that so I can look it up? I live in a small town and have to order everything.

Thanks!
We got this one with our Purpleline trailer mover. It's good for 2,000 lb load. Kind of overkill, but they threw it in with the mover.
]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2018 17:16:59 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11344&PID=106758#106758 Replacement Trailer Jack : That sounds good. Do you have... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11344&PID=106753#106753 Author: d_rose
Subject: 11344
Posted: 02 Apr 2018 at 4:53pm

That sounds good. Do you have a model or make on that so I can look it up? I live in a small town and have to order everything.

Thanks!

]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2018 16:53:15 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11344&PID=106753#106753 Replacement Trailer Jack : We replaced our flip foot with... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11344&PID=106740#106740 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 11344
Posted: 02 Apr 2018 at 2:33pm

We replaced our flip foot with a swivel wheel. It uses a detachable clip to hold it in place when we're using it, and we just remove it altogether when we are traveling. That has the most clearance of all.
]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2018 14:33:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11344&PID=106740#106740 Replacement Trailer Jack : That's a good idea. I wasn't... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11344&PID=106737#106737 Author: d_rose
Subject: 11344
Posted: 02 Apr 2018 at 1:27pm

That's a good idea. I wasn't aware I could just remove or mod the flip foot. 

Yes, just generally I do not like the flip foot. It hangs down super low and I dry camp in some rugged places with rutted roads and I'm confident I'll hang it on a rock some day. I've scraped it accidentally a couple of times as well. From day one it never really easily lowered in to place automatically. I always had to kick it in to place. 

Do you have any links to a replacement for the flip foot?

Thanks!

]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2018 13:27:48 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11344&PID=106737#106737 Replacement Trailer Jack : Has the jack failed? Is it just... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11344&PID=106736#106736 Author: StephenH
Subject: 11344
Posted: 02 Apr 2018 at 1:22pm

Has the jack failed? Is it just the flip foot you are having problems with? If it is the flip foot, you can remove that and get a round or rectangular plate that clips on using the holes where the flip foot is attached. Some of them are adjustable so you can gain some extra height if needed.]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2018 13:22:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11344&PID=106736#106736 Replacement Trailer Jack : Hello all,I'm looking to... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11344&PID=106735#106735 Author: d_rose
Subject: 11344
Posted: 02 Apr 2018 at 1:04pm

Hello all,

I'm looking to replace the stock flip foot trailer jack on my 2016 177 Hood River. Does anyone have a manual crank model that has proven durable? Also, my TV has a back up cam so I do not need a model with a wheel. 

Thanks!
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