R-pod Owners Forum : Changing a flat tire http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Changing a flat tire Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:39:04 +0000 Sat, 07 Aug 2010 18:04:18 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1269 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Changing a flat tire : One of the first things that I... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1269&PID=11263#11263 Author: popgoesweasel
Subject: 1269
Posted: 07 Aug 2010 at 6:04pm

One of the first things that I bought for the pod was one of the large four position lug wrenches.  The spare has a different size from the working wheels!

Bottom line is that the frame is easily bent and easily broken.  Be careful when jacking up the corner stabilizers also.
]]> Sat, 07 Aug 2010 18:04:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1269&PID=11263#11263 Changing a flat tire : Great information! Thank you!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1269&PID=11262#11262 Author: medimike
Subject: 1269
Posted: 07 Aug 2010 at 4:52pm

Great information! Thank you! I know there is a 3" lift kit but do they make a 4" inch lift kit? If so, Where can I order either the 3" or 4"? Mike]]> Sat, 07 Aug 2010 16:52:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1269&PID=11262#11262 Changing a flat tire : I just talked with my dealer and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1269&PID=10647#10647 Author: rpodcamper.com
Subject: 1269
Posted: 15 Jun 2010 at 11:11pm

I just talked with my dealer and they told me to jack only on the frame right behind the wheel and only high enough to get the tire off and the new one on.  Also something to think about carrying is a bar to remove the lug nuts. 

Or the other idea is get AAA Plus RV and then call AAA to replace the tire. 
]]> Tue, 15 Jun 2010 23:11:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1269&PID=10647#10647 Changing a flat tire : Thanks for your replys and suggestions.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1269&PID=10592#10592 Author: John and Lisa
Subject: 1269
Posted: 12 Jun 2010 at 10:02am

Thanks for your replys and suggestions.  It is strange that this isn't specifically addressed by FR.]]> Sat, 12 Jun 2010 10:02:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1269&PID=10592#10592 Changing a flat tire : The debate is always there as... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1269&PID=10575#10575 Author: rpodcamper.com
Subject: 1269
Posted: 11 Jun 2010 at 4:45pm

The debate is always there as to how to do.  LIPPERT COMPONENTS, INC has in the instructions for adding the risers the following:



SUBJECT: 3” Riser Kit for Surveyor & R-Pod units equipped with Torsions
1.
Raise unit one side at a time by placing floor jack under frame between tires or behind axle if unit is a single axle. Lift side of unit so tires are just off the ground. Support that side with jack stands and repeat on other side of unit.
2.
Remove wheels from axles.
]]> Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:45:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1269&PID=10575#10575 Changing a flat tire : This is a much-debated topic.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1269&PID=10566#10566 Author: techntrek
Subject: 1269
Posted: 11 Jun 2010 at 9:16am

This is a much-debated topic.  The axle manufacturer says don't jack it up under the axle.  FR says don't jack it up using the 'pod's frame.  I'm still waiting on the levitation accessory that will solve the problem!  General concensus is jack it up using the frame.  If I ever need to do it I'll try to use a board to spread the load over more than one part of the frame.
 
Welcome to the forum!
]]> Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:16:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1269&PID=10566#10566 Changing a flat tire : I just bought a new r 174 this... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1269&PID=10563#10563 Author: John and Lisa
Subject: 1269
Posted: 11 Jun 2010 at 1:15am

I just bought a new r 174 this week.  My question is, how do you jack these things up to change a tire?  What kind of jack do you use since the camper didn't come with one, and where do you place it?  I have a lot of other questions I'll save for later.  Thanks.]]> Fri, 11 Jun 2010 01:15:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1269&PID=10563#10563